China Southern Airlines Cabin Baggage Size & Allowance
China Southern Airlines: carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 8 kg.
Baggage allowance for China Southern Airlines · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.
Each cabin bag is up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm and 8 kg. First class gets two; Business, Premium Economy and Economy get one.
On international flights each bag is up to 158 cm in total. Economy usually uses 23 kg pieces, and the number depends on route and fare brand: Saver has one fewer than Standard, Light has none. Domestic flights use weight (20 kg in Economy).
Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare
Baggage allowance for China Southern Airlines · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
Excess & Oversize Fees
Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.
Good to Know
Will your bag fit China Southern Airlines?
Enter your suitcase dimensions in the size checker and see instantly whether it meets these limits.
Check my bag for China Southern AirlinesThe three baggage types, explained
Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.
The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.
The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.
The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a cabin bag free on China Southern Airlines?
Yes, according to China Southern Airlines' published policy: one cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), 8 kg (18 lb). Basic fares and flights operated by partner airlines can differ, so check the allowance on your booking.
What happens if my bag doesn't fit China Southern Airlines' sizer?
Staff can send it to the hold at the gate, and depending on your fare China Southern Airlines can charge for it. Adding a bag online before you fly is usually cheaper. The current amounts are on China Southern Airlines' own fees page. China Southern Airlines baggage fees
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my China Southern Airlines cabin bag?
Yes. China Southern Airlines allows a personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag as long as it fits under the seat in front of you; it publishes no exact size.
Compare with other airlines
Baggage limits differ sharply between carriers — these are the ones travellers most often weigh against China Southern Airlines.
