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How to get fromPortland to Christchurchby plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PDX - CHC
    21h
    $710–2,410

  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SEA - CHC
    23h 59m
    $849–2,624

  3. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane EUG - CHC
    25h 3m
    $780–2,506

  4. Bus to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, Gresham to Redmond Hubbus bus
    2. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane RDM - CHC
    26h 31m
    $710–2,224

  5. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YVR - CHC
    27h 28m
    $1,534–2,916

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$701Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,819.2 km
  • Duration: 21h

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Christchurch, New Zealand?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) twice daily.

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