China Southern Airlines is offering a deal from Rome to Auckland, New Zealand starting at just €661. This deal includes 2x 23kg checked luggage. The only caveat is that you will have two long layovers during the daytime in Guangzhou. Departures are available from September to November.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can proceed to China Southern or check what OTAs have to offer.
You will fly both segments with China Eastern Boeing 787, featuring a 3-3-3 configuration in economy class.
Search & Book
This deal will expire on September 22, 2024. A minimum stay of six days or a Saturday overnight stay, and a maximum stay of three months applies. Departures are available from September to November.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on China Southern’s website.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class T from Rome to Guangzhou and booking class V from Guangzhou to Auckland. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal:
- 5,734 Award Miles on Flying Blue
- 5,734 Award Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 2,890 Avios on The British Airways Club
- 2,312 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 1,156 Award Miles on American AAdvantage
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Information & Tips for New Zealand
New Zealand is known for its dramatic landscapes, including fjords, volcanoes, beaches, and lush forests. Popular sights include Fiordland National Park, Queenstown, Rotorua’s geothermal areas, and the Hobbiton movie set. The local currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). Prices are generally moderate to high, especially in tourist hotspots. Weather varies widely: the North Island is milder and more humid, while the South Island can be colder, especially in winter (June–August). Layered clothing and rain gear are recommended year-round.
New Zealand’s transport infrastructure is fairly developed, but getting around can vary in convenience. Within cities, public transport exists—mainly buses in most places and trains in Auckland and Wellington—but coverage can be limited outside central areas. Between cities, options include domestic flights, long-distance buses, and rental cars, with trains available on a few scenic routes. Roads are generally in good condition, but travel times can be long due to winding, rural highways and limited motorways. Driving is often the most practical option for flexibility.
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