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

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Christchurch by plane, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MSP - CHC
    23h 34m
    $1,108–3,908

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane RST - CHC
    33h 57m
    $1,957–6,576

  3. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hokitika, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane MSP - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Countdown Memorial Aveshuttle bus
    34h 31m
    $1,344–4,280

  4. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane MSP - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    30h 40m
    $1,606–5,907

  5. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane MSP - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    31h 4m
    $1,733–6,053

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration22h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,544.7 km
  • Duration: 23h 34m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Christchurch, New Zealand?

United Airlines, Delta, and five other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 3 times a day.

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