China Southern award flights
3 loyalty programs can book China Southern award flights: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards.
Programs that book it
3
Schedule opens
Not in our data
Shortest program window
331 days
Delta SkyMiles
Alliance
None
Programs that can book China Southern
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
What China Southern award flights cost
Miles one way on typical China Southern routes, from each program's award chart as the Award Flight Pricer reads it (as of November 2026). Taxes and fees are estimates for the direction shown; open a row to see what's in them. The fewest miles in business on each route are highlighted.
New York–GuangzhouJFK–CAN · 7,989 mi
Search this route- American AAdvantageEconomy37,500Business70,000Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
Guangzhou–ParisCAN–CDG · 5,876 mi
Search this route- American AAdvantageEconomy35,000Business75,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$14–20
Chinese airport charges. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- Delta SkyMilesEconomy50,000Business80,000Taxes & fees$54–220
Chinese airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may add about $40–200.
Guangzhou–DubaiCAN–DXB · 3,621 mi
Search this route- American AAdvantageEconomy25,000Business40,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$14–60
Chinese airport charges. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- Delta SkyMilesEconomy40,000Business70,000Taxes & fees$54–260
Chinese airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may add about $40–200.
Transferable points that reach China Southern
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards
- Chase Ultimate RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Emirates Skywards
- Capital One MilesAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Emirates Skywards
- Bilt RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Emirates Skywards
- Wells Fargo RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards
- Marriott BonvoyAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards
- Brex RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Emirates Skywards
- HSBC Rewards (UK)Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Emirates Skywards
- Rove MilesAir France-KLM Flying Blue
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book China Southern award flights?
Air France-KLM Flying Blue (partner), Delta SkyMiles (partner) and Emirates Skywards (partner). Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does China Southern business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: New York–Guangzhou 70,000 with American AAdvantage, Guangzhou–Paris 75,000 with American AAdvantage and Guangzhou–Dubai 40,000 with American AAdvantage. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on China Southern award flights?
On Guangzhou–Paris they run from about $14 one way with American AAdvantage to as much as $220 with Delta SkyMiles. With Delta SkyMiles: Chinese airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may add about $40–200.
Which transferable points can book China Southern flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Emirates Skywards), Capital One Miles (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Emirates Skywards), Bilt Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Emirates Skywards), Wells Fargo Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue) and 5 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
More airlines
Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.