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China Southern Airlines Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest China Southern (CZ) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: CZFounded 1988HQ: Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong
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About China Southern Airlines

Explore the latest China Southern (CZ) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

China Southern was founded on July 1, 1988, and is headquartered in Guangzhou, Guangdong. China Southern's main hubs are Beijing-Daxing and Guangzhou. The secondary hubs are Chongqing, Shanghai-Pudong, Shenzhen, and Ürümqi. The company is based in Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Changchun, Chengdu-Shuangliu, Changsha, Dalian, Guiyang, Haikou, Hangzhou, Harbin, Seoul-Incheon, Jieyang, Kunming, Sanya, Shenyang, Wuhan, Xi'an, Zhengzhou, and Zhuhai. The company has 639 aircraft. It mainly operates scheduled international, domestic, and regional services.

Airline codeCZ
Main hubCAN
Alliance-
Destinations226
Countries48
Fleet682
Updated: October 2026

Popular China Southern Airlines routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
CAN to SVOGuangzhou to SVO10h 15m12NONSTOP
CAN to LHRGuangzhou to London12h 55m7NONSTOP
CAN to AMSGuangzhou to Amsterdam12h 30m7NONSTOP
CAN to LAXGuangzhou to Los Angeles12h 40m5NONSTOP
CAN to LGWGuangzhou to London12h 20m5NONSTOP

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226 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving Guangzhou

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RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
CAN to SVOGuangzhou to SVO10h 15m12NONSTOP
SVO to CANSVO to Guangzhou9h 35m12NONSTOP
CAN to LHRGuangzhou to London12h 55m7NONSTOP
CAN to AMSGuangzhou to Amsterdam12h 30m7NONSTOP
LHR to CANLondon to Guangzhou11h 45m7NONSTOP
CDG to CANParis to Guangzhou11h 40m7NONSTOP
AMS to CANAmsterdam to Guangzhou11h 30m7NONSTOP
LAX to CANLos Angeles to Guangzhou15h 45m5NONSTOP
CAN to LAXGuangzhou to Los Angeles12h 40m5NONSTOP
CAN to LGWGuangzhou to London12h 20m5NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

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Aircraft

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CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyAirbus A319 A319-10076-79 cm45 cm11 cm
Premium economyAirbus A319 A319-10089 cm45 cm11 cm

China Southern Airlines baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

Hand luggage may not exceed eight kilograms and may not be larger than 115 cm (sum of all dimensions). Items of hand baggage must be placed under the front row passenger seat or in a closed baggage compartment. Checked-in baggage must not exceed 45 kg, and the length, width and height must not exceed 20*40*55 cm.

China Southern Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

Small pets are allowed. Small live animals carried in luggage include dogs, cats, birds, or other pets kept in the household. All small live animals carried in checked baggage must be carried in a container. The size of the cage used for transportation of a tiny animal must not be larger than 90x60x66 cm or smaller than 5x15x20 cm. The maximum weight may not exceed 32 kg. To transport small animals, passengers must apply at the time of reservation and at least 72 hours before departure and receive a response from China Southern Airlines.

Flying with pets on China Southern

Infants

On the day of travel, infant passengers under two years of age must be accompanied by an adult passenger age 18 or older with total legal capacity in the same class. To ensure passenger safety, infants less than 14 days old are not allowed on the flight. Infants under two years of age on the travel date are charged the fare applicable to infants and cannot occupy a separate seat. On domestic flights, infants are set 10% of the infant fare applicable to the same class as the ticket purchased by the accompanying adult; China Southern Airlines has different infant fares for international flights

China Southern Infants policy

Check in rules

Check-in can be done at airport check-in counters as well as online/mobile/WeChat check-in, at check-in kiosks, SMS check-in. Check-in at the airport ends 30-45 minutes before departure for domestic flights and 45-60 minutes before departure for international flights. Online check-in is available for domestic flights from most cities of the country from 14:00 the day before departure, usually up to 60 minutes before departure.

China Southern Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

Children from the age of five years are allowed to travel independently. Unaccompanied minors are defined as children who are five years of age or older but under 12 years of age on the date of travel and who travel unaccompanied by an adult passenger who is 18 years of age. Unaccompanied minors are adolescents 12 years of age or older but under or over the age of 18. Unaccompanied Minor Service must be requested at the time of booking and at least 48 hours before departure.

Unaccompanied minors in China Southern

On-time performance

91.61%On-time arrivals
8.44 minAverage delay
99.87%Completion rate
0.13%Cancellation rate

China Southern Airlines FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with China Southern Airlines.

What cabin allowances apply by class on China Southern Airlines?

First and Business permit two bags, and Premium Economy and Economy one, each up to 8 kg. Lap infants are excluded from this allowance.

What cabin-bag size limit applies on China Southern Airlines?

The limit is 55 × 40 × 20 cm.

Can I bring an extra laptop bag or handbag free on China Southern Airlines?

Yes, except for lap infants. One small bag must fit under the seat in front.

What folded stroller size can enter China Southern Airlines’ cabin?

The sum of dimensions must not exceed 115 cm. Larger strollers must be checked.

Is gate-checked baggage guaranteed on the same China Southern Airlines flight when cabin storage is full?

No. It may travel separately; counter check-in of baggage is recommended.

Can I check spare batteries or power banks on China Southern Airlines?

No. Carry them in cabin baggage and check applicable additional acceptance requirements.

Can I use or charge a power bank during a China Southern Airlines flight?

No. Keep it off throughout and do not use it to charge devices or operate other functions.

Does China Southern Airlines accept damaged, recalled or illegibly rated batteries?

No. These batteries are prohibited.

Does China Southern Airlines accept batteries above 160 Wh?

They are generally prohibited. Lithium-powered wheelchairs have separate rules.

How should I protect batteries against short circuits on China Southern Airlines?

Use individual retail packaging, bags or cases, or tape exposed terminals.