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How to get fromOttawa to Christchurchby plane, train, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YOW - CHC
    28h 19m
    $1,110–3,810

  2. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YYZ - CHC
    29h 41m
    $1,082–3,592

  3. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YUL - CHC
    26h 23m
    $1,654–11,521

  4. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YOW - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    35h 15m
    $1,608–5,709

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YOW - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    34h 54m
    $1,635–5,355

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration29h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,782.8 km
  • Duration: 28h 19m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 5 times a day.

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