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How to get fromSouth America to Christchurchby car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from South America to Christchurch by car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Drive to Tarija, fly to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane TJA - CHC
    2d 3h
    $1,023–2,476

  2. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane VVI - CHC
    46h 14m
    $1,055–2,521

  3. Drive to Alcantari Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Alcantari Airport (SRE)car car
    2. Fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SRE - CHC
    2d 3h
    $1,581–4,259

  4. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane VVI - HKK
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Countdown Memorial Aveshuttle bus
    2d 11h
    $1,191–2,793

  5. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane VVI - NSN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2d 4h
    $1,453–4,020

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration42h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$910Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,275.4 km
  • Duration: 2d 3h

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

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

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