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How to get fromChristchurch to Quitoby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Quito by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane CHC - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    27h 29m
    $578–2,028

  2. Fly to Tumbes, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tumbes (TBP)plane plane CHC - TBP
    2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2d 2h
    $819–2,227

  3. Fly to Ipiales, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Ipiales (IPI)plane plane CHC - IPI
    2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    42h 24m
    $633–2,243

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration28h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$559Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,574.8 km
  • Duration: 27h 29m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Quito. However, you can take the line 29 bus to Memorial Ave near Spitfire Square, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the line 29 bus to Memorial Ave near Spitfire Square, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Tumbes (TBP), drive to Huaquillas, then take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe.

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