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How to get fromChristchurch to Punta Arenasby plane, bus, car ferry, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Punta Arenas by plane, bus, car ferry, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane CHC - PUQ
    24h 54m
    $553–1,603

  2. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)plane plane CHC - RGL
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Barriabus bus
    31h 52m
    $529–1,430

  3. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Puerto Natales, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Puerto Natales (PNT)plane plane CHC - PNT
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandezbus bus
    37h 55m
    $816–2,317

  4. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Porvenir, car ferry

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Porvenir (WPR)plane plane CHC - WPR
    2. Take the carferry from Porvenir to Punta Arenascarferry car ferry
    37h 17m
    $665–1,978

  5. Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane NSN - PUQ
    31h 54m
    $813–2,565

  6. Train to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane BHE - PUQ
    33h 10m
    $772–2,097

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration22h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$571Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,736.3 km
  • Duration: 24h 54m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Punta Arenas, Chile?

Jetstar, LATAM Chile, and Air New Zealand fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) once daily.

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