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How to get fromSan Diego to Christchurchby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Christchurch by plane or train

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SAN - CHC
    17h 40m
    $768–2,532

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LAX - CHC
    22h 15m
    $685–2,566

  3. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane CLD - CHC
    25h 51m
    $877–2,951

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration19h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$763Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Diego to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11,083.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 40m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Christchurch, New Zealand?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and five other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) once daily.

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