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How to get fromSeattle to Christchurchby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Christchurch by plane, train, or ferry

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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 6m
    $710–2,410

  2. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YVR - CHC
    23h 28m
    $1,364–2,755

  3. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PAE - CHC
    21h 21m
    $768–2,654

  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
    24h 52m
    $883–2,675

  5. Ferry to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YWH - CHC
    25h 17m
    $1,174–3,675

  6. Fly from King County International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BFI - CHC
    23h 12m
    $910–3,110

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration19h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$712Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,990.1 km
  • Duration: 21h 6m

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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