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How to get fromSeattle to Christchurchby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Christchurch by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SEA - CHC
    21h 23m
    $1,316–4,016

  2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

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    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PAE - CHC
    21h 38m
    $718–2,452

  3. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LKE - CHC
    28h 11m
    $910–3,110

  4. Train to Portland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PDX - CHC
    25h 15m
    $909–3,008

  5. Fly from King County International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BFI - CHC
    23h 14m
    $910–3,010

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration20h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$776Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,992.3 km
  • Duration: 21h 23m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Christchurch, New Zealand?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and four other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 3 times a day.

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