China Southern Airlines carries dogs and cats in the hold up to 32 kg. The pet's place is booked in advance — at least 72 h before departure.
Snub-nosed breeds are not accepted in the hold. A separate breed ban applies to 5 breeds. Direct flights reach 44 countries, but flying there and taking a pet are different questions: the destination country has its own entry rules.
A personal plan combines the airline's rules with the destination's
The conditions that send people back to the ticket desk: closed destinations, breeds, heat limits and how early the pet must be booked.
China Southern Airlines flies direct to 44 countries according to the schedules. Flying there is not the same as taking a pet: the destination country has its own entry rules, and the carrier itself closes some routes to animals.
| Country | Cities | Cabin | Hold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | 136 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 6 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 6 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 5 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 3 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 3 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 3 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 3 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 3 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
The destinations with the most cities are shown; countries where pets are not carried are always shown. A country's entry requirements are on its own guide.
Every number above comes from the carrier's official page. Check it before buying: airlines change the rules without notice.
felines and canines that are prohibited from using luggage transportation are as follows: Short-nosed felines：Burmese、Exotic shorthair cats、Persian、Himalayan、British Shorthair Cats.
Banned breeds
The maximum weight should not exceed 32kg.
Hold weight
No, pets are not accepted in the cabin.
Not in the hold.
At least 72 hours before departure.