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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

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PDX - CHC
    20h 42m
    $1,010–3,510

  2. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    26h 24m
    $842–2,834

  3. 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
    24h 14m
    $1,652–3,301

  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 7m
    $855–2,817

  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 29m
    $996–2,842

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,019Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Christchurch, New Zealand?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and five other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 3 times a day.

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