China to New Zealand Β· 5,951 miles (9,578 km)

Guangzhou (CAN) to Christchurch (CHC) flights

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30,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Guangzhou (CAN) to Christchurch (CHC) starts at 30,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. One airline flies nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Christchurch (CHC): China Southern Airlines. The two airports are 5,951 miles (9,578 km) apart. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hong Kong, Brisbane and Sydney and more.

How many miles CAN to CHC costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines30,000$13.50–20
Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines35,000$53.50–220

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from CAN to CHC

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    China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

Book CAN to CHC with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CAN to CHC with one stop

9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
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  • Via Brisbane (BNE)China Southern Airlines, then Air New Zealand and Qantas
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    Air New Zealand logo
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  • Via Sydney (SYD)China Southern Airlines, then Emirates, Jetstar and 2 more
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  • Via Melbourne (MEL)China Southern Airlines, then Jetstar, Air New Zealand and 1 more
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  • Via Auckland (AKL)China Southern Airlines, then Jetstar and Air New Zealand
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    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Adelaide (ADL)China Southern Airlines, then Air New Zealand
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    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Perth (PER)China Southern Airlines, then Air New Zealand and Jetstar
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  • Via Tokyo (NRT)China Southern Airlines, then Air New Zealand
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CAN to CHC: common questions

How many miles does CAN to CHC cost?

In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (35,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from CAN to CHC?

China Southern Airlines flies nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Christchurch (CHC).

How far is Guangzhou from Christchurch by plane?

Guangzhou (CAN) and Christchurch (CHC) are 5,951 miles (9,578 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CAN to CHC award flights?

3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Guangzhou and Christchurch?

The most direct connections are through Hong Kong (HKG), Brisbane (BNE), Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Auckland (AKL). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Cathay Pacific through Hong Kong.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.