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How to get fromManhattan to Christchurchby plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Christchurch by plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane JFK - CHC
    23h 25m
    $1,130–3,737

  2. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane EWR - CHC
    25h 47m
    $1,149–4,120

  3. Fly Laguardia Airport to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LGA - CHC
    26h
    $1,410–4,918

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PHL - CHC
    26h 32m
    $1,548–6,564

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane JFK - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    30h 14m
    $1,428–5,236

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane JFK - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    30h 52m
    $1,735–5,582

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration22h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,718.6 km
  • Duration: 23h 25m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Air New Zealand fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) twice daily.

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