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China Southern Airlines is a Guangzhou-based Chinese full-service airline; it left SkyTeam at the start of 2019 and is not in a global alliance.
China Southern Airlines overview
China Southern Airlines was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Guangzhou. It is controlled by the state-owned China Southern Air Holding Company and is one of China's largest airlines, with a fleet of roughly 700 aircraft. The carrier was a SkyTeam member from 2007 until it left the alliance on 1 January 2019, and it now relies on bilateral partnerships.
Its main hubs are Guangzhou Baiyun, Beijing Daxing and Shenzhen, with several secondary hubs elsewhere in China. China Southern serves more than 200 destinations. Its international network includes North American cities such as Los Angeles, New York JFK and Vancouver, European destinations including London Heathrow, Amsterdam and Paris, and a significant presence in Australia and New Zealand.
| IATA code | CZ |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Main hub | Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) |
| Alliance | Independent |
| Founded | 1988 |
- ICAO code
- CSN
- Hubs and bases
- CAN · PKX · SZX
- Cabins
- Business · Premium Economy · Economy
- Official website
- csair.com
Where China Southern Airlines flies
China Southern runs a large domestic network and international services mainly from Guangzhou to Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America, the Middle East and India. Guangzhou is promoted as a connecting point between Oceania or Southeast Asia and Europe or North America.
Popular China Southern Airlines routes
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Destination guides for China Southern Airlines travelers
Amsterdam
Canals, Golden Age art and bike-friendly streets, with nonstops from across North America and a fast train from Schiphol.
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Delhi
Mughal monuments, Old Delhi's bazaars, and a fast metro, with nonstops from New York, Newark, San Francisco and Toronto.
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India
Flights to India
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London
Royal landmarks, free museums and theaters in Britain's capital, with the most nonstop flights from North America of any European city.
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Los Angeles
Beaches, studios and world-class museums spread across a sunny basin, served by LAX plus handy Burbank and Long Beach airports.
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New York
Three airports, 24-hour subway, and five boroughs of museums, Broadway, parks and food that never runs out of new corners to explore.
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China Southern Airlines sets baggage allowances by fare, cabin and route, so the same flight can include different allowances on different tickets. Your exact allowance is shown with the fare before you pay, and our agents can add bags at the airline’s published rate when they issue your ticket. See our extra baggage service for details.
China Southern Airlines cancellation policy
What happens when you cancel a China Southern Airlines ticket depends on the fare rules attached to it, which you see before booking. Tickets bought for travel to or from the US generally allow a free cancellation within 24 hours of booking when the flight is at least seven days away; after that, flexible fares may be refundable and others may convert to credit or be non-refundable. If China Southern Airlines cancels your flight, you are entitled to a refund. Our cancellation desk reviews your ticket free of charge.
China Southern Airlines date change policy
Whether a China Southern Airlines ticket can be changed, and for what fee, depends on its fare rules; you will usually pay any fare difference. We compare the options before you commit. More on our date change service.
China Southern Airlines check-in information
Check-in times and methods for China Southern Airlines vary by airport and route, including online, app and airport check-in. For international departures from the US, plan to arrive about three hours before departure, and confirm the exact deadlines in your booking confirmation.
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China Southern Airlines — frequently asked questions
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Is China Southern in SkyTeam?
No. China Southern left SkyTeam on 1 January 2019 and is not currently a member of any of the three global alliances, although it has partnerships with individual airlines.
Where is China Southern's main hub?
China Southern's main hub is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), with further hubs at Beijing Daxing (PKX) and Shenzhen (SZX).
What cabins does China Southern offer?
On long-haul widebodies China Southern generally sells business, premium economy and economy; some aircraft also have first class.
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