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How to get fromSan Francisco to Christchurchby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Christchurch by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SFO - CHC
    17h 12m
    $1,422–3,325

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SJC - CHC
    22h 35m
    $826–2,729

  3. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SMF - CHC
    23h 53m
    $856–2,907

  4. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MRY - CHC
    26h 37m
    $872–2,750

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OAK - CHC
    21h 41m
    $864–2,918

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane SFO - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    25h 3m
    $1,020–3,824

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration15h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$667Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,181.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 12m

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

United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Fiji Airways fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 6 times a week.

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