Rome2Rio

How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Christchurchby plane, bus, or shuttle

Find Transport to Christchurch

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Christchurch by plane, bus, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Christchurch International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SDU - CHC
    23h
    $1,205–3,173

  2. Bus, bus to Presidente Itamar Franco Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal São Dimasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora to Aeroporto Regional Presidente Itamar Francobus bus
    3. Fly from Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IZA - CHC
    40h 40m
    $935–2,354

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

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane GIG - CHC
    27h 2m
    $1,106–3,006

  4. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane GIG - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    33h 23m
    $1,504–4,605

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration23h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,199Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rio de Janeiro to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11,793.6 km
  • Duration: 23h

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

LATAM Chile, Jetstar, and Air New Zealand fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) twice a week.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.