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How to get fromNew Zealand to Canberraby plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from New Zealand to Canberra by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Canberra International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane CHC - CBR
    8h 50m
    $446–2,510

  2. Fly Auckland to Sydney International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AKL - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    9h 35m
    $287–620

  3. Fly Auckland to Canberra International Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane AKL - CBR
    8h 26m
    $364–711

  4. Fly Wellington to Canberra International Airport

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane WLG - CBR
    8h 41m
    $559–715

  5. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CHC - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    9h 29m
    $319–619

  6. Fly Wellington to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane WLG - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    9h 40m
    $372–624

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,215.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between New Zealand and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 4 hours.

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