Cathay Pacific Business Class to China: Auckland to Beijing from $3939, Shanghai $3940, Qingdao $4005, Wuhan $4010, Guangzhou $4013 Return - Sep 2026 to Jun 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: Five very different cities on offer here - Beijing’s imperial palaces and the Great Wall, Shanghai’s skyline and Bund promenade, Qingdao’s beaches and famous brewery, Wuhan’s Yangtze River energy, and Guangzhou’s legendary Cantonese food scene.
Cathay Pacific has loaded Business Class return fares from Auckland to five cities in China, starting at $3939 return to Beijing and $3940 return to Shanghai, with Qingdao, Wuhan and Guangzhou all under $4020. Travel dates span September 2026 through to the end of June 2027, so there’s plenty of choice across spring, summer and autumn.
Pricing is remarkably consistent across the whole window - almost every date pairing below sits within a few dollars of the cheapest fare, so pick the dates that suit rather than chasing the absolute lowest price.
Connection Information
Summary
Auckland - Beijing return in Business Class (2 Sep 26 - 30 Jun 27) from $3939 return
Auckland - Guangzhou return in Business Class (8 Sep 26 - 30 Jun 27) from $4013 return
Auckland - Qingdao return in Business Class (23 Sep 26 - 30 Jun 27) from $4005 return
Auckland - Shanghai return in Business Class (15 Sep 26 - 30 Jun 27) from $3940 return
Auckland - Wuhan return in Business Class (22 Sep 26 - 30 Jun 27) from $4010 return
Auckland - Beijing return on Cathay Pacific in Business Class
Dates: 2 Sep 26 - 30 Jun 27
- Cheapest :$3939 return
Auckland - Guangzhou return on Cathay Pacific in Business Class
Dates: 8 Sep 26 - 30 Jun 27
- Cheapest :$4013 return
Auckland - Qingdao return on Cathay Pacific in Business Class
Dates: 23 Sep 26 - 30 Jun 27
- Cheapest :$4005 return
Auckland - Shanghai return on Cathay Pacific in Business Class
Dates: 15 Sep 26 - 30 Jun 27
- Cheapest :$3940 return
Auckland - Wuhan return on Cathay Pacific in Business Class
Dates: 22 Sep 26 - 30 Jun 27
- Cheapest :$4010 return
All fares are return, in Business Class, and were available at the time of posting. Conditions apply.
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