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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Christchurchby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Christchurch by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SBP - CHC
    21h 47m
    $606–2,208

  2. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SBA - CHC
    24h 13m
    $614–2,089

  3. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SFO - CHC
    22h 48m
    $1,536–3,559

  4. Train to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MRY - CHC
    27h 7m
    $833–2,762

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$618Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,077.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 47m

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

United Airlines and Air New Zealand fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 5 times a week.

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