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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane RDU - CHC
    25h 2m
    $1,109–3,909

  2. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane FAY - CHC
    29h 15m
    $1,051–3,670

  3. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane CLT - CHC
    27h 33m
    $1,280–4,170

  4. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane RIC - CHC
    27h 45m
    $1,348–4,676

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane RDU - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    31h 47m
    $1,507–5,608

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane RDU - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    32h 15m
    $1,814–6,054

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration23h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,074.6 km
  • Duration: 25h 2m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Christchurch, New Zealand?

United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and four other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 3 times a day.

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