Cathay Pacific: Hong Kong's flag carrier and a Oneworld alliance member, consistently rated among the world's best airlines. These Business Class fares route via Hong Kong, with lie-flat seats on the long-haul leg, lounge access, and checked baggage and meals included. Oneworld frequent flyers (like Qantas or Airpoints via partner arrangements) can earn points and status credits too.
Price drop on the Auckland leg from last time
About the Destination
China: Beijing's imperial palaces and the Great Wall sit alongside Shanghai's soaring skyline and Bund promenade - two very different introductions to China, both easily reached in Business Class comfort.
Cathay Pacific has loaded Business Class return fares to Beijing and Shanghai from both Auckland and Christchurch, starting from $3862 return ex Christchurch to Beijing. Travel dates run from October 2026 through to July 2027 on the Auckland routes, and October 2026 to March 2027 on the Christchurch routes.
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Summary
Auckland - Beijing return in Business Class (20 Oct 26 - 31 Jul 27) from $3889 return
Auckland - Shanghai return in Business Class (21 Oct 26 - 31 Jul 27) from $3909 return
Christchurch - Beijing return in Business Class (2 Nov 26 - 11 Mar 27) from $3862 return
Christchurch - Shanghai return in Business Class (2 Nov 26 - 19 Mar 27) from $3865 return
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