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How to get fromChristchurch to South Americaby plane, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Christchurch to South America by plane, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Tarija, drive

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane CHC - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    47h 28m
    $573–1,513

  2. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane CHC - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    45h 9m
    $533–1,333

  3. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane CHC - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    2d 10h
    $1,123–2,983

  4. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane CHC - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    2d 2h
    $583–1,463

  5. Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane NSN - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 3h
    $710–2,127

  6. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane HKK - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 7h
    $651–1,451

  7. Train to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane BHE - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 5h
    $830–1,938

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration35h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$529Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,275.4 km
  • Duration: 47h 28m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and South America?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to South America. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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