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How to get fromUnited States to Christchurchby plane or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from United States to Christchurch by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LAX - CHC
    18h 52m
    $818–2,427

  2. Fly Phoenix to Christchurch International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PHX - CHC
    20h 2m
    $808–2,908

  3. Fly San Diego International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SAN - CHC
    20h
    $809–2,814

  4. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IAH - CHC
    20h 41m
    $1,010–3,412

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BUR - CHC
    19h 54m
    $917–3,121

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SNA - CHC
    22h 49m
    $877–3,040

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane LAX - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    26h 1m
    $1,166–4,426

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration18h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$764Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,126.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 52m

What companies run services between United States and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 4 times a day.

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