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How to get fromToronto to Christchurchby plane, bus, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Toronto to Christchurch by plane, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YYZ - CHC
    24h 55m
    $970–3,303

  2. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YTZ - CHC
    26h 49m
    $1,005–3,524

  3. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BUF - CHC
    31h 34m
    $995–3,505

  4. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YYZ - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    33h
    $1,339–4,892

  5. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YYZ - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    32h 53m
    $1,607–5,330

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration24h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$965Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,437.6 km
  • Duration: 24h 55m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Christchurch, New Zealand?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) twice daily.

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