How long is the flight from Christchurch to South America?

A quick flight from Christchurch to South America can take about 25h 01m. LATAM Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,746. There are 9881 km between Christchurch and South America. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South America ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit South America when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Christchurch to South America?

The most popular flight routes from Christchurch to South America are Christchurch - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, Christchurch - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez and Christchurch - Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to SA?

When flying from Christchurch to South America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to South America?

For a flight from Christchurch to South America, you will be flying from Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 9.5 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to South America that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to South America flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to South America?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to South America.

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ChristchurchBuenos Aires

CHC Christchurch - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

CHCEZE

Christchurch

Mon 23/11

06:15-09:00

2 stops42h 45m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,650

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC Christchurch - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Sat 5/12

14:10-09:50

3 stops59h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,739

ChristchurchSantiago

CHC Christchurch - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

CHCSCL

Christchurch

Wed 30/12

09:00-07:45

2 stops38h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,799

ChristchurchSantiago

CHC Christchurch - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

CHCSCL

Christchurch

Mon 15/2

06:00-11:20

1 stop21h 20m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,817

ChristchurchSantiago

CHC Christchurch - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

CHCSCL

Christchurch

Mon 14/9

20:40-15:30

2 stops33h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,855

ChristchurchSantiago

CHC Christchurch - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

CHCSCL

Christchurch

Tue 10/11

13:15-14:50

2 stops17h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,975

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ChristchurchSantiago

CHC Christchurch - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

CHCSCL

Christchurch

Fri 4/12

14:15-14:50

1 stop16h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,993

ChristchurchSantiago

CHC Christchurch - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

CHCSCL

Christchurch

Fri 4/12

14:20-05:35

2 stops55h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,069

ChristchurchSao Paulo

CHC Christchurch - GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

CHCGRU

Christchurch

Wed 4/11

06:00-19:50

2 stops29h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

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00:00-15:00

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ChristchurchSao Paulo

CHC Christchurch - GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

CHCGRU

Christchurch

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2 stops29h 45m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,089

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to South America?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to South America (average of $1,373). Flying from Christchurch to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,476). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing South America

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and LATAM Airlines from Christchurch to South America by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,091 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,091 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,091 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

LATAM Airlines

7.4

Good

1,987 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

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1,091 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to South America?
For a flight from Christchurch to South America, you will be flying from Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 9.5 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to South America?
A quick flight from Christchurch to South America can take about 25h 01m. LATAM Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,746. There are 9881 km between Christchurch and South America. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Christchurch to South America?
The most popular flight routes from Christchurch to South America are Christchurch - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, Christchurch - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez and Christchurch - Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini.
Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to South America that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to South America flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to South America?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to South America.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to South America?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to South America by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to South America?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to South America (average of $1,373). Flying from Christchurch to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,476). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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