China Southern Airlines Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

CZ / CSN · China

Prepay for extra checked baggage online via the China Southern website's prepaid baggage portal, or purchase at the airport. Piece-based system for international routes (3 area zones) with charges per additional piece, overweight, and oversized. Weight concept for domestic China routes. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage Policy Official website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

China Southern Airlines Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Weight-based on domestic; piece-based 3 × 32 kg on all international/regional itineraries.

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic	40kg	Weight concept. Verbatim 40kg from domestic table. Each piece 2–32 kg, total dimensions 40–203 cm (L+W+H) per piece, min size 5×15×20 cm. Child same as adult; infant not occupying a seat has no free checked allowance except one collapsible stroller free. Domestic segment of international transport follows international allowance. Allowance subject to ticket display.
International/Regional — All itineraries	3 × 32 kg	Verbatim on page: '3 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm'. Piece concept per IATA Resolution 302. Applies to all international/regional itineraries. Sky Pearl member extra per member rules. Voluntary/involuntary cabin change follows fare-date rules. Infant not occupying a seat: 1 × 10 kg (22 lbs) per piece, sum of three sides ≤115cm (45 in) plus one collapsible stroller free for all cabins.

Weight-based on domestic; piece-based 2 × 32 kg on all international/regional itineraries (identical for Full Flex / Flex / Standard).

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic	30kg	Weight concept. Verbatim 30kg from domestic table. Same piece limits, child/infant and ticket-display notes as First domestic.
International/Regional — All itineraries	2 × 32 kg	Verbatim: '2 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm' for Business Full Flex, Business Flex and Business Standard — all three columns identical. Piece concept per IATA 302. Infant: 1 × 10 kg ≤115cm plus collapsible stroller free.

Weight-based on domestic; piece-based on international/regional split by itinerary group (2 × 23 kg vs 1 × 32 kg).

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic	20kg	Weight concept. Verbatim 20kg from domestic table. Same piece limits and infant/child/ticket-display notes as above.
International/Regional — Group 1 (long-haul/intercontinental)	2 × 23 kg	Verbatim: '2 pcs, 23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm' for Premium Economy Full Flex / Flex / Standard. Covers: ① Between Europe [Note 1] and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Southwest Pacific [Note 2] / Americas / Middle East [Note 3] / Africa; ② Between Americas and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia / Southwest Pacific / Middle East / Africa; ③ Between Southwest Pacific and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia / Middle East / Africa; ④ Between Middle East and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia / Africa; ⑤ Between Africa and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia; ⑥ Between Japan and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia; ⑦ Between South Korea and Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan); ⑧ Between Singapore and Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan).
International/Regional — Group 2 (short-haul/intra-Asia and other)	1 × 32 kg	Verbatim: '1 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm' for all three flex tiers. Covers: ① Between South Korea and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia; ② Between Southeast Asia (excluding Singapore) and Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan); ③ Between Southeast Asia and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / South Asia / Central and West Asia; ④ Between South Asia and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Central and West Asia; ⑤ Between Central and West Asia and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan; ⑥ Between Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan; ⑦ Between Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan; ⑧ Other itineraries not specified. International students and labor passengers on eligible itineraries may add +1 piece at adult standard (e.g., Economy/Premium Economy between mainland–AU/NZ/North America/Europe/CWA/Pakistan/India/Japan/Korea etc.) — subject to system display and excludes Economy Saver/Light; member extra notstacked.

Weight-based on domestic; piece-based on international/regional split into three groups (2 × 23 kg, 1 × 32 kg, 1 × 23 kg); branded Saver/Light reduce allowance.

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic	20kg	Weight concept. Verbatim 20kg from domestic table. Same piece limits and infant/child/ticket-display notes as above.
International/Regional — Group A (Americas/Southwest Pacific/Middle East/Africa/Japan intercontinental)	2 × 23 kg	Verbatim: '2 pcs,23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm' for Economy Full Flex / Flex / Standard (all identical). Covers: ① Between Europe and Japan / Southwest Pacific / Americas / Middle East / Africa; ② Between America and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia / Southwest Pacific / Middle East / Africa; ③ Between Southwest Pacific and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia / Middle East / Africa; ④ Between Middle East and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia / Africa; ⑤ Between Africa and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia; ⑥ Between Japan and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia; ⑦ Between Singapore and Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan).
International/Regional — Group B (Turkey / Central and West Asia ↔ mainland/HK/Macao/TW)	1 × 32 kg	Verbatim: '1 pcs,32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm' for all three flex tiers. Covers: ① Between Turkey and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan; ② Between Central and West Asia and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan.
International/Regional — Group C (Europe-specific, intra-Asia, mainland–HK/Macao/TW and other)	1 × 23 kg	Verbatim: '1 pcs,23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm' for all three flex tiers. Covers: ① Between Europe (except Turkey) and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan; ② Between Europe and South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia; ③ Between South Korea and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia; ④ Between Southeast Asia (excluding Singapore) and Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan); ⑤ Between Southeast Asia and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / South Asia / Central and West Asia; ⑥ Between South Asia and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Central and West Asia; ⑦ Between Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan; ⑧ Between Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan; ⑨ Other itineraries not specified. Branded fares on some routes: Economy Saver is one piece less than Standard (same weight/size per piece); Economy Light has no free checked baggage — subject to ticket purchase conditions. Infant not occupying seat: 1 × 10 kg ≤115cm plus collapsible stroller free for all cabins and itineraries.

Carry-on baggage

2 pieces on domestic and international/regional flights, 8 kg per piece, dimensions 55×40×20 cm.

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic	2 × 8 kg	Verbatim: '2pc' / '8kg' / 'The length, width and height of each carry-on shall not exceed: 55 * 40 * 20 cm (or 22 * 16 * 8 inches)' — table uses rowspan=8 for weight and rowspan=8 for dimensions across all cabins and flight types. Must fit under front seat or in closed overhead bin; excess must be checked at counter/kiosk in advance. Inspections at check-in, security, gate and cabin; excess charged per excess baggage rules. Plus one small computer/camera/briefcase/handbag (must fit under front seat) free for all passengers except infant not occupying a seat; also infant food, baby basket/foldable stroller (≤115 cm sum for cabin, else checked), foldable wheelchair/crutches/mobility aids and service dogs (advance request) per additional-items table.
International/Regional	2 × 8 kg	Same verbatim '2pc' / '8kg' / '55 * 40 * 20 cm' — International/Regional shares rowspan weight/dimensions with Domestic. Same fit, check-before-flight and personal-item rules as above.

2 pieces on domestic and international/regional flights, 8 kg per piece, dimensions 55×40×20 cm.

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic	2 × 8 kg	Verbatim '2pc' via rowspan with First. Same '8kg' rowspan and '55 * 40 * 20 cm' rowspan as First. Same fit/check/personal-item rules. Infant not occupying seat has no carry-on allowance.
International/Regional	2 × 8 kg	Same '2pc' / '8kg' / '55 * 40 * 20 cm' via rowspan. Same additional-items table as First.

1 piece on domestic and international/regional flights, 8 kg per piece, dimensions 55×40×20 cm.

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic	1 × 8 kg	Verbatim '1pc' / '8kg' (rowspan) / '55 * 40 * 20 cm' (rowspan). Same fit/check/personal-item rules as above.
International/Regional	1 × 8 kg	Same '1pc' / '8kg' / '55 * 40 * 20 cm' via rowspan. Personal small bag, infant food, stroller ≤115 cm rule, mobility aids and service dogs apply.

1 piece on domestic and international/regional flights, 8 kg per piece, dimensions 55×40×20 cm.

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic	1 × 8 kg	Verbatim '1pc' / '8kg' / '55 * 40 * 20 cm' via rowspan. Same fit/check/personal-item and special-items notes as other cabins.
International/Regional	1 × 8 kg	Same '1pc' / '8kg' / '55 * 40 * 20 cm'. Same additional-items table; stroller exceeding 115 cm must be checked.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on China Southern Airlines

Buy Baggage

Go to the China Southern prepaid baggage portal at extra.csair.com or navigate via csair.com.
Log in with your booking reference or Sky Pearl Club membership.
Select the flight and passenger for which to buy extra baggage.
Choose the number of additional pieces and complete payment.
Present your receipt at check-in.

Prices

Charged per additional piece. Three area zones with different rates. Overweight and oversized charges apply cumulatively. Each standard piece ≤23 kg, ≤158 cm. Higher rate applies for each piece beyond the first additional piece.

Label	Amount	Notes
Area 1 — 1st additional piece	CNY 1,380 / €200 / $225 per piece	Area 1: China↔Americas/Africa; Americas↔Asia/Europe/Middle East; Africa↔Asia/Europe.
Area 1 — 2nd+ additional piece	CNY 2,000 / €290 / $330 per piece	Area 1: China↔Americas/Africa; Americas↔Asia/Europe/Middle East; Africa↔Asia/Europe.
Area 2 — 1st additional piece	CNY 1,100 / €160 / $185 per piece	Area 2: China↔Europe/Middle East/SW Pacific/Japan; intra-Asia/Oceania routes.
Area 2 — 2nd+ additional piece	CNY 2,000 / €290 / $330 per piece	Area 2: China↔Europe/Middle East/SW Pacific/Japan; intra-Asia/Oceania routes.
Area 3 — 1st additional piece	CNY 880 / $145 per piece	Area 3: China↔South Korea/Southeast Asia/South Asia/Central Asia; other unspecified routes.
Area 3 — 2nd+ additional piece	CNY 1,430 / $240 per piece	Area 3: China↔South Korea/Southeast Asia/South Asia/Central Asia; other unspecified routes.

Charged per piece in addition to the extra piece fee. Applies cumulatively with oversize charges if applicable.

Label	Amount	Notes
23–28 kg overweight	CNY 390–500 / €75 / $65–85	Area 1: CNY 500 / €75 / $85. Area 2: CNY 500 / €75 / $85. Area 3: CNY 390 / $65.
28–32 kg overweight	CNY 910–1,010 / €145 / $155–170	Area 1: CNY 1,010 / €145 / $170. Area 2: CNY 1,010 / €145 / $170. Area 3: CNY 910 / $155.
32–45 kg overweight	CNY 3,000 / €435 / $495	Area 1 only. Advanced arrangements required; may need to be shipped as cargo.

Domestic China uses weight concept. Prepaid available online; airport excess at standard rates.

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic China — excess per kg	0.6% of full economy one-way fare per kg	Effective rate based on the published normal adult Economy Class one-way fare on the day of purchase.
Prepaid baggage online	See official pricing	Can only be used at check-in counter, not at boarding gate.
Airport / boarding gate purchase	See official pricing	Standard excess rates apply. Boarding gate charges are higher and exclude FBA/prepaid baggage benefits. Korea→China gate check: CNY 1,000–1,300 per piece.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Use the prepaid baggage portal at extra.csair.com to purchase additional baggage before your flight.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Online via the prepaid baggage portal at extra.csair.com, at airport check-in counters, or through China Southern ticketing offices. Hotline: 95539 (within China).

When can I buy extra baggage?

Prepaid baggage can be purchased online before check-in opens. At the airport, excess baggage can be purchased at check-in. Boarding gate purchases are also possible but at higher rates.

How does China Southern calculate extra baggage charges?

International routes use a piece-based system with 3 area zones. Extra pieces cost CNY 880–1,380 (1st piece) depending on zone. Overweight and oversized surcharges apply cumulatively. Domestic China uses weight concept at 0.6% of economy fare per kg.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online vs at the airport?

Yes. Prepaid online rates are generally lower than airport rates. Boarding gate charges are the highest, with additional penalties.

How much extra baggage can I buy?

No stated maximum number of additional pieces. Each piece: max 23 kg (standard), 32 kg (business/first overweight threshold), up to 45 kg with surcharge. Max dimension 158 cm (standard), oversize surcharge for 159–203 cm.

What are the overweight and oversized baggage rules?

Overweight (23–28 kg, 28–32 kg, 32–45 kg) and oversized (159–203 cm) surcharges apply cumulatively on top of the extra piece fee. Pieces over 203 cm or 45 kg may not be accepted.

What currency will I be charged in?

Departures from Chinese mainland: CNY. Departures from Europe: EUR. All other origins: USD.

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