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

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Quito by plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport 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
    26h 48m
    $578–1,928

  2. Fly Christchurch International Airport 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 1h
    $869–2,327

  3. Fly Christchurch International Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane CHC - GYE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Puerto López to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Manta to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    42h 31m
    $817–1,983

  4. Fly Christchurch International Airport 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
    41h 42m
    $792–2,654

  5. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Pasto, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Pasto (PSO)plane plane CHC - PSO
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal Ipialesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    44h 49m
    $815–2,080

  6. Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane NSN - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    32h 16m
    $894–2,616

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration24h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$569Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,578 km
  • Duration: 26h 48m

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 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, 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 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, 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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