Award flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Shenzhen (SZX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for CHC→SZX. Lowest economy: 69,900 points + $368.24 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest business class: 72,500 points + $69.90 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 299,300 points + $1,598.39 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
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The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 69,900 pts + $368.24 | 1 stop |  EK | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 82,500 pts + $194.90 | 2 stops | EK VA ZH | 7 | 5 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 107,100 pts + $194.90 | 2 stops | EKVAZH | 3 | 5 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 164,700 pts + $368.24 | 1 stop | EK | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 72,500 pts + $69.90 | 1 stop | EK SQVAZH | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,598.39 | 1 stop | EK | 1 | 4 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,598.39 | 1 stop | EK | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Christchurch (CHC) to Shenzhen (SZX) at a glance
- From
- Christchurch International, Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC)
- To
- Shenzhen Bao'an International, Shenzhen, China (SZX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Emirates (EK), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Virgin Australia (VA), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
- Most dates with space
- 8 of 39 departure dates checked (Qantas Frequent Flyer, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,891 miles (9,480 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Shenzhen (SZX)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $372.29 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 107,100 pts + $194.90 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 72,500 pts + $69.90 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,617.21 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Search Christchurch (CHC) to Shenzhen (SZX)How many points you need from Christchurch (CHC) to Shenzhen (SZX)
- In economy, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 69,900 points + $368.24; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
- In premium economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 107,100 points + $194.90; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 72,500 points + $69.90; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In first class, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 299,300 points + $1,598.39; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Questions about award flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Shenzhen (SZX)
How many points does it take to fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Shenzhen (SZX)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 69,900 points + $368.24 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Nov 6, 2026, 08:28 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 8 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 6, 2026, 08:29 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 72,500 points + $69.90 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Oct 23, 2026, 16:56 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 6 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 6, 2026, 08:28 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Christchurch (CHC) to Shenzhen (SZX)?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 5 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 6 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 8 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 4 dates, first class 3 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Christchurch (CHC) to Shenzhen (SZX) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia and Shenzhen Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Shenzhen (SZX)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $194.90 with Aeroplan (82,500 points + $194.90) to $368.24 with Qantas (69,900 points + $368.24); in business class from $69.90 with Aeroplan (72,500 points + $69.90) to $1,598.39 with Qantas (182,900 points + $1,598.39). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Christchurch (CHC) to Shenzhen (SZX)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
When do award seats open for flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Shenzhen (SZX)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Dec 2, 2026; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.