There are 5 ways to get from Chengdu to Christchurch by plane, train, or subway
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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane CTU - CHC
18h 2m$757–2,408Train to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane MIG - CHC
20h 28m$673–2,235Train to Luzhou Yunlong Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Luzhoutrain
- Fly from Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane LZO - CHC
22h 16m$699–2,156Train to Nanchong Gaoping Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Nanchong Northtrain
- Fly from Nanchong Gaoping Airport (NAO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane NAO - CHC
20h 55m$688–2,249Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane TFU - CHC
18h 48m$808–2,310
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Christchurch is to train and fly which costs $700 - $2,200 and takes 22h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Christchurch is to fly which takes 18h 2m and costs $750 - $2,500.
The distance between Chengdu and Christchurch is 10818 km.
It takes approximately 18h 2m to get from Chengdu to Christchurch, including transfers.
Christchurch is 5h ahead of Chengdu. It is currently 14:21 in Chengdu and 19:21 in Christchurch.
There are 1754+ hotels available in Christchurch.
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Christchurch, New Zealand?
China Southern Airlines and Air China fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) twice daily.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–2,400
Flights from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
Flights from Luzhou Yunlong Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,100
Flights from Nanchong Gaoping Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,300
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,300
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,300
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Luzhou Yunlong Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
Train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $14–16
- 1st Class Seat
- $22–25
- Business Class Seat
- $30–45
Train from Chengdu East to Luzhou
- 2nd Class Seat
- $33–37
- 1st Class Seat
- $55–60
- Business Class Seat
- $75–110
Train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $15–22
- Adult - 1st Class
- $18–26
Train from Chengdu East to Nanchong North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $22–35
- Adult - 1st Class
- $30–45
Train from Chengdu East to Nanchong North
- Adult - second class
- $19–27
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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