Cathay Pacific Business Class to China: Auckland & Christchurch to Beijing, Shanghai from $3862 Return - Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
About the Airline
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.
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
Auckland - Beijing return on Cathay Pacific in Business Class
Dates: 20 Oct 26 - 31 Jul 27
- Cheapest :$3889 return
Auckland - Shanghai return on Cathay Pacific in Business Class
Dates: 21 Oct 26 - 31 Jul 27
- Cheapest :$3909 return
Christchurch - Beijing return on Cathay Pacific in Business Class
Dates: 2 Nov 26 - 11 Mar 27
| Return Price | Travel Dates |
|---|---|
| $3867 | 2 Nov to 12 Nov |
| $3867 | 5 Nov to 14 Nov |
| $3910 | 7 Nov to 15 Nov |
| $3866 | 9 Nov to 9 Dec |
| $3866 | 12 Nov to 12 Dec |
| $3866 | 16 Nov to 22 Nov |
| $3866 | 26 Nov to 1 Dec |
| $3908 | 26 Dec to 31 Dec |
| $3866 | 11 Jan to 21 Jan |
| $3865 | 14 Jan to 10 Feb |
| $3908 | 15 Jan to 24 Jan |
| $3908 | 16 Jan to 27 Jan |
| $3865 | 18 Jan to 29 Jan |
| $3865 | 21 Jan to 5 Feb |
| $3908 | 22 Jan to 29 Jan |
| $3908 | 23 Jan to 28 Jan |
| $3908 | 24 Jan to 4 Feb |
| $3865 | 28 Jan to 4 Feb |
| $3908 | 29 Jan to 4 Feb |
| $3905 | 30 Jan to 21 Feb |
| $3905 | 31 Jan to 28 Feb |
| $3862 | 1 Feb to 23 Feb |
| $3905 | 7 Feb to 21 Feb |
| $3908 | 13 Feb to 18 Feb |
| $3862 | 15 Feb to 20 Feb |
| $3895 | 18 Feb to 28 Feb |
| $3905 | 26 Feb to 3 Mar |
| $3910 | 6 Mar to 11 Mar |
- Cheapest :$3862 return
Christchurch - Shanghai return on Cathay Pacific in Business Class
Dates: 2 Nov 26 - 19 Mar 27
- Cheapest :$3865 return
All fares are return, in Business Class, and were available at the time of posting. Conditions apply.
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