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How to get fromChristchurch to Rio de Janeiroby plane, bus, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Rio de Janeiro by plane, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane CHC - SDU
    32h 48m
    R$2,215–6,015

  2. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane CHC - GIG
    24h 9m
    R$3,323–9,030

  3. Fly Christchurch International Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane CHC - GRU
    2. Take the bus from Guarulhos International Airport to Jacareíbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareí to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    27h 41m
    R$3,145–8,710

  4. Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane NSN - GIG
    29h 57m
    R$4,535–14,116

  5. Train to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane BHE - GIG
    32h 25m
    R$3,537–9,118

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration32h 6mAverage Duration
TicketR$2,219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,793.7 km
  • Duration: 32h 48m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Jetstar, LATAM Chile, and two other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) twice daily.

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