There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Christchurch by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane SEA - CHC
21h 15m$710–2,610Train to Portland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane PDX - CHC
24h 53m$792–2,789Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB
- Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane LKE - CHC
29h 56m$960–3,410Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane PAE - CHC
21h 22m$768–2,754Fly from King County International Airport
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane BFI - CHC
23h 13m$960–3,310
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Christchurch is to fly which costs $700 - $2,700 and takes 21h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Christchurch is to fly which takes 21h 15m and costs $700 - $2,700.
The distance between Seattle and Christchurch is 11990 km.
It takes approximately 21h 15m to get from Seattle to Christchurch, including transfers.
Christchurch is 20h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 9:33 PM in Seattle and 5:33 PM in Christchurch.
There are 1747+ hotels available in Christchurch.
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) twice daily.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 9m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Los Angeles, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Vancouver, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,600
Flights from Portland International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 9m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,600
Flights from Portland International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Vancouver, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,700
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Christchurch International Airport via Coal Harbour Spb, Ganges Harbor, Vancouver, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,400
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Christchurch International Airport via Coal Harbour Spb, Nanaimo, Vancouver, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Christchurch International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 2m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,700
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Los Angeles, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 42m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,800
Flights from King County International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Portland International Airport, San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
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