China Southern Airlines has revealed it will expand its Adelaide-Guangzhou to operate year-round with extra flights added to its schedule from March 2026.

The airline has been operating a seasonal service between December and March since 2024, flying three times per week return direct from Guangzhou to Adelaide.

Now, the service will operate year-round, connecting South Australia with its largest international tourism market in terms of spend.

“We are delighted to announce the extension of our Adelaide-Guangzhou route from seasonal to year-round operations,” said China Southern Airlines Regional General Manager Australia and New Zealand, Jason Sun.

“This significant enhancement not only underscores China Southern’s long-term commitment to the South Australian market, but also reflects the steadily growing demand for travel and trade between Greater China and Adelaide.

“China Southern remains dedicated to deepening our presence in the Australia-China market, and we will continue to build more reliable and frequent air links to support connectivity between South Australia and China.”

An additional fourth weekly service will also operate during the peak travel period between April 6 and May 5 and the route is serviced by China Southern’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

“This is fantastic news for travellers with a year-round connection with mainland China,” said Adelaide Airport Managing Director, Brenton Cox.

South Australia Minister for Tourism, Zoe Bettison, added: “We are thrilled to see yet another international airline making an investment into Adelaide and South Australia.

“This year-round service from China Southern reflects growing confidence in the South Australian market and is a strong vote of confidence in our aviation and tourism sectors.

“As South Australia’s largest international tourism market, visitors from China make a significant contribution to the state’s economy, so we are delighted they will be able to travel here directly right through the year.
“Having this route as a permanent fixture in our skies sends a clear message that South Australia is a world-class destination for every season.”