Japan Airlines Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

JL / JAL · Japan

JAL charges per piece for excess baggage with rates varying by route; purchase is only available at the airport on the day of travel. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Japan 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

Piece-based on international flights; weight-based on domestic flights. Each piece max 32 kg and total dimensions ≤203 cm.

LabelAmountNotes
International3 × 32 kg
  • Official wording (browser-rendered): "3 pieces" and "32㎏/piece" under First Class / Business Class (https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/inter/baggage/checked/ Standard accordion).
  • Piece concept: "The first two bags are free (The first three are free for First Class and Business Class passengers)" heading on same page.
  • Size limit per piece: total outside dimensions (length + width + height) ≤203 cm, including wheels and handle(s).
  • Maximum allowable number of checked bags per person is free allowance + 7 bags; First Class maximum is 10 bags total.
  • Each piece must not exceed 45 kg maximum even when paying excess charges.
  • Infant travelling in own seat: follow cabin class allowance; Infant NOT in own seat: 1 piece at same weight (32 kg) as accompanying adult; baby stroller/baby carriage/child seat for the infant's own use can be checked without charge.
  • If domestic Japan flight is included in an international ticket, international baggage rules apply (per domestic checked page note).
  • Codeshare / other-airline-operated flights: other airline's baggage rules may apply per IATA regulations and US/Canada DOT rules for US/Canada itineraries.
  • JMB FLY ON / JGC members on JAL Group-operated flights receive additional free pieces (e.g., First/Business 4 pieces at 32 kg/piece per JMB FLY ON section; PREMIUM ECONOMY/Economy variants 3 pieces), but standard free allowance above is published for all passengers.
DomesticUp to 45 kg
  • Official wording (browser-rendered, https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/dom/baggage/checked/): "Up to 20kg is free of charge for each passenger. (Up to 45kg is free of charge for First Class passengers.)"
  • No limit to number of bags on domestic; total outside dimension per bag: within 50 cm × 60 cm × 120 cm.
  • Even within size limit, aircraft-type maximum length applies (A350-900 200 cm, B787-8 300 cm, B787-9/B767 320 cm, E170 250 cm, DHC-8-400 etc. 220 cm, ATR 210 cm); bags exceeding limit or cargo space may be refused.
  • Baby stroller/baby carriage/child seat for own use checked free; sports equipment exceeding limits may still be accepted subject to space.

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

Uniform across all cabins: 2 items total (1 carry-on bag + 1 personal item) within 10 kg; bag size depends on aircraft seats.

LabelAmountNotes
International and domestic — Aircraft with 100+ seats1 carry-on bag (55 × 40 × 25 cm, total 115 cm) + 1 personal item, total within 10 kg
  • Official wording international (browser-rendered, https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/inter/baggage/inflight/): "You may carry onboard a total of two items: one personal belonging (such as a shopping bag or handbag) and one additional bag that meets the following conditions. The total weight of both items must not exceed 10kg (22lbs)."
  • Table: Length + Width + Height Within 115 cm (45 in); Size limits W: within 55 cm × H: within 40 cm × D: within 25 cm (W: within 22 in × H: within 16 in × D: within 10 in); Maximum weight Within 10 kg (22 lbs).
  • Official wording domestic (https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/dom/baggage/inflight/): "Total: 2 items per passenger (1 carry-on bag + 1 personal belonging)" and "Total weight of 10 kg or less"; for >100 seats (773/359/789/788/767/738 operated by JAL/JTA): "Total outside dimensions: within 115 cm — W: within 55 cm × H: within 40 cm × D: within 25 cm" and "Maximum weight Within 10 kg (22 lbs)."
  • Personal belonging must fit under seat in front; carry-on bag in overhead compartment or under seat; dimensions include handles, casters, wheels; items exceeding limits may be checked to cargo at gate.
  • If carry-on cannot be stowed securely, may be refused in cabin; baby stroller/foldable buggy not usable in cabin — must be folded before boarding gate.
Domestic — Aircraft with fewer than 100 seats1 carry-on bag (45 × 35 × 20 cm, total 100 cm) + 1 personal item, total within 10 kg
  • Official wording domestic (browser-rendered, https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/dom/baggage/inflight/): for <100 seats (E70/E90/DH4/AT4/AT7 operated by JAIR/JAC/HAC/RAC): "Total outside dimensions: within 100 cm — W: within 45 cm × H: within 35 cm × D: within 20 cm" and "Maximum weight Within 10 kg (22 lbs)." Same 2-item, 10 kg total rule as above.
  • Same stowage, handle/wheel inclusion, and failure-to-stow consequences as 100+ seat aircraft; for connections from large to small aircraft, small-aircraft limits apply to all flights.
  • International flights do not operate with <100-seat aircraft, so this item is domestic-only; included because domestic carry-on page explicitly publishes separate limits by seat count.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Japan Airlines

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to the airport check-in counter on the day of departure.
  2. Present your JMB card or JAL card during check-in.
  3. Inform the staff that you wish to pay for excess baggage.
  4. Pay the excess baggage charge (credit card, cash, or JAL miles accepted).
  5. Receive your baggage tag and check in your baggage.

Prices

JAL charges per piece with rates varying by route type. No online purchase available.

LabelAmountNotes
Japan-Asia/Guam/OceaniaJPY 10,000
  • Per piece charge.
  • Approximately USD/CAD 100.
Hawaii/Europe/Americas/Middle East/AfricaJPY 20,000
  • Per piece charge.
  • Approximately USD/CAD 200.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

No. Pre-purchase online is not available; excess baggage must be purchased at the airport on the day of travel.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Excess baggage must be purchased at the airport check-in counter on the day of departure. There is no online purchase option.

When should I buy extra baggage?

Excess baggage can only be purchased at check-in on the day of travel. Payment with miles must also be requested at check-in; advance application is not possible.

What are the baggage weight and size limits?

Maximum checked bags per person is free allowance + 7 pieces (First/Business max 10, Premium Economy/Economy max 9). Each piece must not exceed 45kg (99lbs). Maximum size is 203cm (80in) total; oversized items over 203cm incur size excess charge. Maximum height for items that cannot be laid sideways is 150cm (59in).

How does JAL calculate excess baggage charges?

Charges are per piece and vary by route and type. Extra bags: JPY 10,000-20,000. Overweight (23-32kg): JPY 6,000-10,000. Overweight (32-45kg): JPY 30,000-60,000. Oversize (over 203cm): JPY 10,000-20,000. In Canada, CAD base amount applies; outside Canada/Japan, USD base amount converted to local currency applies.

What are the overweight and oversized baggage rules?

Overweight charges apply per piece: 23-32kg (JPY 6,000-10,000 by route) and 32-45kg (JPY 30,000-60,000 by route). Oversized items over 203cm are charged JPY 10,000-20,000 per piece.

Do partner-airline flights have different baggage rules?

For codeshare flights and flights operated by other airlines, the operating carrier's baggage rules apply.

How do I pay for extra baggage?

Pay at the airport with credit card, cash, or JAL miles (JMB members only). Payment with miles must be requested at check-in on the day of travel.

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