Choose how you’d like to pay and your flight route to see how much an extra piece of luggage will cost.
Extra baggage charges
Take more with you for a modest fee
See other sections
Find out your bag charge
For most flights
There are exceptions for flights to and from the Americas and New Zealand.
Extra baggage charges will increase for travel on or after 1 August 2019.
Please note: Extra baggage charges are calculated based on the start date of the journey
Please note: the extra baggage charge information listed here is for Cathay Pacific flights only. If you’re travelling on a codeshare flight or a flight operated by another airline, please check carrier rules.
Your flight route measures bags by weight
Take a look at the table below to work out which flight zones your flight covers. Then you can work out how much your extra bag charge will be per kilogram.
| Per kg | From/to Hong Kong SAR | From/to Zone 1 | From/to Zone 2 | From/to Zone 3 | From/to Zone 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From/to Hong Kong SAR | - | USD 13 | USD 20 | USD 25 | USD 45 |
| From/to Zone 1 | USD 13 | USD 15 | USD 20 | USD 30 | USD 45 |
| From/to Zone 2 | USD 20 | USD 20 | USD 35 | USD 40 | USD 45 |
| From/to Zone 3 | USD 25 | USD 30 | USD 40 | USD 45 | USD 65 |
| From/to Zone 4 | USD 45 | USD 45 | USD 45 | USD 65 | USD 65 |
If your bags are within the weight allowance, but you have an extra piece, you can work out how much your extra bag charge will be per piece.
| Per piece | From/to Hong Kong SAR | From/to Zone 1 | From/to Zone 2 | From/to Zone 3 | From/to Zone 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From/to Hong Kong SAR | - | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 60 |
| From/to Zone 1 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 60 |
| From/to Zone 2 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 60 |
| From/to Zone 3 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 60 |
| From/to Zone 4 | USD 60 | USD 60 | USD 60 | USD 60 | USD 60 |
Please note: We will not accept a bag over 32kg / 70lbs in weight or 203cm / 80in long in total dimension without prior approval. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length.
Items that exceed the agreed size must be repacked into split-up units, otherwise they will not be accepted on the flight. To avoid disappointment, please contact your local reservation office at least 3 working days before you fly if your bag is oversized and/or overweight.
There are exceptions for camera equipment, household effects, sporting equipment, musical instruments, travelling with pets, mobility aids, medical equipment and diplomatic baggage.
Fees are collected in the equivalent local currency.
Zone 1 - Asia regions and selected routes
Mainland China, Macao SAR, Taiwan China
Central/East Asia: Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia (in Asia), South Korea
South East Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
South East Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Selected routes: within Australia; within Malaysia; between Taiwan China and Japan/South Korea; between Thailand and Singapore; between United Arab Emirates and Bahrain
Zone 2 - South Asia
Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka
Zone 3 – Middle East
Bahrain, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Zone 4 – Europe, Africa, South West Pacific
Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Africa: South Africa
South West Pacific: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
Africa: South Africa
South West Pacific: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
How do I work out my extra baggage charge?
Simply subtract the weight of your free luggage allowance from the weight of your bag. The remaining difference will be charged per kilogram.
If you’re travelling with multiple bags, their combined weight makes up your luggage allowance.
Please note that the weight of any single bag must not be over 32kg / 70 lbs, and its total dimension (the sum of its width, height and length) must not exceed 203cm / 80in in length without prior approval from Cathay Pacific. This is because our team will need to take special precautions to move an item this heavy.
Overweight and/or oversized items must be repacked or split into lighter, smaller units.
If your flight route measures bags by piece, any extra piece that results from the repacking will be charged.
If your flight route measures bags by weight, any single bag weighing more than 32kg has to be split into lighter units. The extra weight will be charged by the kilogram.
Please contact your local reservation office at least 3 working days if your bag cannot be split and you need to travel with a bag this large.
Please note: Extra baggage charges are calculated based on the start date of the journey
Please note: the following information is for flights to/from the U.S., Canada, and Central and South American countries, marketed by Cathay Pacific. If you’re flying with another airline, or if your journey is via the U.S. or Canada, but crosses multiple flight sectors internationally, please check carrier rules.
Your flight route measures bags by piece
Take a look at the table below to work out which flight zones your flight covers. Then you can work out how much your extra bag charge will be per piece and if applicable, additional charges for each oversized/overweight piece.
Please note: The maximum weight for extra baggage is 32kg / 70lbs with a maximum of 158cm / 62in in total dimensions. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length.
Beyond the above, please also review the maximum dimensions for standard baggage allowances on our Check-In baggage allowance page.
Charge across zones per extra piece
| Per piece | From/to Hong Kong SAR | From/to Zone 5 USA, Canada | From/to Zone 6 Central and South Americas |
|---|---|---|---|
| From/to Hong Kong SAR | - | USD 200 | USD 230 |
| From/to Zone 1 | - | USD 200 | USD 230 |
| From/to Zone 2 | - | USD 220 | USD 250 |
| From/to Zone 3 | - | USD 240 | USD 260 |
| From/to Zone 4 | - | USD 250 | USD 280 |
| From/to Zone 5 | USD 200 | USD 150 | - |
| From/to Zone 6 | USD 230 | - | - |
Items that exceed the agreed size must be repacked into split-up units, otherwise they will not be accepted on the flight. To avoid disappointment, please contact your local reservation office at least 3 working days before you fly if your bag is oversized and/or overweight.
There are exceptions for camera equipment, household effects, sporting equipment, musical instruments, travelling with pets, mobility aids, medical equipment and diplomatic baggage.
Fees are collected in the equivalent local currency.
Zone 1 - Asia regions and selected routes
Mainland China, Macao SAR, Taiwan China
Central/East Asia: Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia (in Asia), South Korea
South East Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
South East Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Selected routes: within Australia; within Malaysia; between Taiwan China and Japan/South Korea; between Thailand and Singapore; between United Arab Emirates and Bahrain
Zone 2 - South Asia
Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka
Zone 3 – Middle East
Bahrain, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Zone 4 – Europe, Africa, South West Pacific
Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Africa: South Africa
South West Pacific: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
Africa: South Africa
South West Pacific: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
Zone 5 - North America
Canada, Mexico, United States
Zone 6 - Central and South America
Brazil, Chile, Peru
For each overweight piece, you will pay
USD 150
USD 150
This applies for each bag in excess of your flight class weight allowance. Each piece must not weigh more than 32kg / 70lbs. This applies to Economy and Premium Economy flights.
For pieces with a weight over 32kg / 70bs, you can expect to pay four times your extra bag charge per piece. Please contact your local reservation office for more details about travelling with an overweight bag.
For each oversized piece, you will pay USD 150
An oversized piece of luggage is one that is between 158cm / 62in and 203cm / 80in in total dimension. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length.
For pieces that are over 203cm / 80in, you can expect to pay four times your extra bag charge per piece. Please contact your local reservation office for more details about travelling with an oversized bag.
How do I work out my extra baggage charge?
Simply subtract the weight of your free luggage allowance from the weight of your bag. The remaining difference will be charged per piece.
If you’re travelling with multiple bags, their combined weight makes up your luggage allowance.
Please note that the weight of any single bag must not be over 32kg / 70 lbs, and its total dimension (the sum of its width, height and length) must not exceed 203cm / 80in in length without prior approval from Cathay Pacific. This is because our team will need to take special precautions to move an item this heavy.
Overweight and/or oversized items must be repacked or split into lighter, smaller units.
If your flight route measures bags by piece, any extra piece that results from the repacking will be charged.
If your flight route measures bags by weight, any single bag weighing more than 32kg has to be split into lighter units. The extra weight will be charged by the kilogram.
Please contact your local reservation office at least 3 working days if your bag cannot be split and you need to travel with a bag this large.
Your flight route measures bags by piece
For non-stop flights between Hong Kong SAR and Auckland without extra sectors (wholly within Hong Kong SAR and New Zealand), on Cathay Pacific Airways or Air New Zealand only. It includes any domestic Air New Zealand flights you might add onto this route.
If your tickets include additional international flights beyond Hong Kong SAR or Auckland or you have a stopover between Hong Kong SAR and Auckland, please check carrier rules.
Please note: The maximum weight for extra baggage is 23kg / 50lbs with a maximum of 158cm / 62in in total dimensions. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length.
Beyond the above, please also review the maximum dimensions for standard baggage allowances on our Check-In baggage allowance page.
Charges for this route per extra piece
| Per piece | Extra baggage charge up to 23kg / 50lbs and 158cm/62in per piece |
|---|---|
| First piece | NZD 200 / HKD 1300 |
| Second piece | NZD 250 / HKD 1700 |
| Third and above, per piece | NZD 350 / HKD 2200 |
And whilst we don’t like saying no to our customers, items that exceed the agreed size must be repacked into split-up units, otherwise they will not be accepted on the flight. To avoid disappointment, please contact your local reservation office at least 3 working days before you fly if your bag is oversized and/or overweight.
There are exceptions for camera equipment, household effects, sporting equipment, musical instruments, travelling with pets, mobility aids, medical equipment and diplomatic baggage.
An additional fee will be charged for each overweight / oversized piece for a direct flight between Hong Kong SAR and New Zealand.
For each overweight piece, you will pay NZD 200 / HKD 1300
An overweight piece of luggage is over 23kg / 50lbs and up to 32kg / 70lbs.
For pieces with a weight over 32kg / 70lbs, please contact your local reservation office .
For each oversized piece, you will pay NZD 200 / HKD 1300
An oversized piece of luggage is over 158cm / 62in and up to 203cm/80in long. This combines its width,height and length.
For pieces that are over 203cm/80in please contact your local reservation office .
How do I work out my extra baggage charge?
Simply subtract the weight of your free luggage allowance from the weight of your bag. The remaining difference will be charged per piece.
If you’re travelling with multiple bags, their combined weight makes up your luggage allowance.
Please note that the weight of any single bag must not be over 32kg / 70 lbs, and its total dimension (the sum of its width, height and length) must not exceed 203cm / 80in in length without prior approval from Cathay Pacific. This is because our team will need to take special precautions to move an item this heavy.
Overweight and/or oversized items must be repacked or split into lighter, smaller units.
If your flight route measures bags by piece, any extra piece that results from the repacking will be charged.
If your flight route measures bags by weight, any single bag weighing more than 32kg has to be split into lighter units. The extra weight will be charged by the kilogram.
Please contact your local reservation office at least 3 working days if your bag cannot be split and you need to travel with a bag this large.
I want to travel with a bag over 203cm / 80in or 32kg / 70 lbs
Bags that are more than 203cm / 80in in total dimension, or weigh more than 32kg / 70lbs, must be repacked into split-up units within these limits.
If you know your bag is overweight or too long, please contact your local reservation office at least 3 working days before you fly and we will investigate if we can accommodate your bag.
There are exceptions for sporting equipment, musical instruments, travelling with pets, mobility aids, medical equipment and diplomatic baggage.
Purchasing your extra allowance
At the airport
Visit our Cathay Pacific service desk and speak to a member of our customer service team. You can pay by card or cash. Please bring US dollars or local currency with you.
Prepaid Extra Baggage
Enjoy a discount of up to 20% when you purchase your extra baggage at least 24 hours before departure.
Find out more
For most flights
There are exceptions for flights to, from and via the Americas.
Please note: the extra baggage charge information listed here is for Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon flights only.
Your flight route measures bags by weight.
When travelling with Cathay Pacific or our partner airline Cathay Dragon, you can redeem your Asia Miles for extra baggage allowance. The number of Asia Miles required depends on your travel distance.
You can find out the mileage of your flight by using our Asia Miles travel calculator.
| Zone distance in miles | Asia Miles per 5kg / 11lbs |
|---|---|
| Zone S (0-600) | 2,500 miles |
| Zone A (601-1,200) | 3,500 miles |
| Zone B (1,201-2,500) | 4,500 miles |
| Zone C (2,501-5,000) | 6,000 miles |
| Zone D (5,001-7,500) | 9,000 miles |
| Zone E (7,501-10,000) | 10,500 miles |
| Zone F (10,001 and above) | 12,000 miles |
Please note: We will not accept a bag over 32kg / 70lbs in weight or 203cm / 80in long in total dimension without prior approval. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length.
There are exceptions for camera equipment, household effects, sporting equipment, musical instruments, travelling with pets, mobility aids, medical equipment and diplomatic baggage.
How do I work out my extra baggage charge?
Simply subtract the weight of your free luggage allowance from the weight of your bag. The remaining difference will be charged per kilogram.
If you’re travelling with multiple bags, their combined weight makes up your luggage allowance.
Please note that the weight of any single bag must not be over 32kg / 70 lbs, and its total dimension (the sum of its width, height and length) must not exceed 203cm / 80in in length without prior approval from Cathay Pacific. This is because our team will need to take special precautions to move an item this heavy.
Overweight and/or oversized items must be repacked or split into lighter, smaller units.
If your flight route measures bags by piece, any extra piece that results from the repacking will be charged.
If your flight route measures bag by weight, any single bag weighing more than 32kg has to be split into lighter units. The extra weight will be charged by the kilogram.
Please contact your local reservation office at least 3 working days if your bag cannot be split and you need to travel with a bag this large.
Please note: the following information is for flights to/from the U.S., Canada, and Central and South American countries, marketed by Cathay Pacific. If you’re flying with another airline, or if your journey is via the U.S. or Canada, but crosses multiple flight sectors internationally, please check our carrier rules.
Your flight route measures bags by piece
When travelling with Cathay Pacific or Cathay Dragon, you can redeem your Asia Miles for extra baggage allowance. The number of Asia Miles required depends on your travel distance and if applicable, additional miles used for each oversized and/or overweight piece.
You can find out the mileage of your flight by using our Asia Miles travel calculator.
| Zone distance in miles | Asia Miles per piece |
|---|---|
| Zone S (0-600) | 8,000 miles |
| Zone A (601-1,200) | 10,000 miles |
| Zone B (1,201-2,500) | 12,000 miles |
| Zone C (2,501-5,000) | 16,000 miles |
| Zone D (5,001-7,500) | 24,000 miles |
| Zone E (7,501-10,000) | 28,000 miles |
| Zone F (10,001 and above) | 32,000 miles |
Please note: We will not accept a bag over 32kg / 70lbs in weight or 203cm / 80in long in total dimension without prior approval. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length.
Items that exceed the agreed size must be repacked into split-up units, otherwise they will not be accepted on the flight. To avoid disappointment, please contact your local reservation office at least 3 working days before you fly if your bag is oversized and/or overweight.
There are exceptions for camera equipment, household effects, sporting equipment, musical instruments, travelling with pets, mobility aids, medical equipment and diplomatic baggage.
Charges for each overweight / oversized piece
For each overweight piece, you will use 12,000 miles
This applies for each bag in excess of your flight class weight allowance. Each piece must not weigh more than 32kg / 70lbs.
For each oversized piece, you will use 12,000 miles
An oversized piece of luggage is for 158cm / 62in to 203cm / 80in long. This combines its width and height.
How do I work out my extra baggage charge?
Simply subtract the weight of your free luggage allowance from the weight of your bag. The remaining difference will be charged per piece.
If you’re travelling with multiple bags, their combined weight makes up your luggage allowance.
Please note that the weight of any single bag must not be over 32kg / 70 lbs, and its total dimension (the sum of its width, height and length) must not exceed 203cm / 80in in length without prior approval from Cathay Pacific. This is because our team will need to take special precautions to move an item this heavy.
Overweight and/or oversized items must be repacked or split into lighter, smaller units.
If your flight route measures bags by piece, any extra piece that results from the repacking will be charged.
If your flight route measures bags by weight, any single bag weighing more than 32kg has to be split into lighter units. The extra weight will be charged by the kilogram.
Please contact your local reservation office at least 3 working days if your bag cannot be split and you need to travel with a bag this large.
Please note: For non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Auckland without extra sectors (wholly within Hong Kong and New Zealand), on Cathay Pacific Airways or Air New Zealand only. It includes any domestic Air New Zealand flights you might add onto this route.
If your tickets include additional international flights beyond Hong Kong or Auckland or you have a stopover between Hong Kong and Auckland, please check carrier rules.
Your flight route measures bags by piece
When travelling with Cathay Pacific or Cathay Dragon, you can redeem your Asia Miles for extra baggage allowance. The number of Asia Miles required depends on your travel distance and if applicable, additional miles used for each oversized and/or overweight piece.
You can find out the mileage of your flight by using our Asia Miles travel calculator.
| Zone distance in miles | Asia Miles per piece |
|---|---|
| Zone D (5,001-7,500) | 24,000 miles |
Please note: We will not accept a bag over 32kg / 70lbs in weight or 203cm / 80in long in total dimension without prior approval. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length.
Items that exceed the agreed size must be repacked into split-up units, otherwise they will not be accepted on the flight. To avoid disappointment, please contact your local reservation office at least 3 working days before you fly if your bag is oversized and/or overweight.
There are exceptions for camera equipment, household effects, sporting equipment, musical instruments, travelling with pets, mobility aids, medical equipment and diplomatic baggage.
Charges for each overweight / oversized piece
For each overweight piece, you will use 12,000 miles
This applies for each bag in excess of your flight class weight allowance. Each piece must not weigh more than 32kg / 70lbs.
For each oversized piece, you will use 12,000 miles
An oversized piece of luggage is for 158cm / 62in to 203cm / 80in long. This combines its width and height.
How do I work out my extra baggage charge?
Simply subtract the weight of your free luggage allowance from the weight of your bag. The remaining difference will be charged per piece.
If you’re travelling with multiple bags, their combined weight makes up your luggage allowance.
Please note that the weight of any single bag must not be over 32kg / 70 lbs, and its total dimension (the sum of its width, height and length) must not exceed 203cm / 80in in length without prior approval from Cathay Pacific. This is because our team will need to take special precautions to move an item this heavy.
Overweight and/or oversized items must be repacked or split into lighter, smaller units.
If your flight route measures bags by piece, any extra piece that results from the repacking will be charged.
If your flight route measures bags by weight, any single bag weighing more than 32kg has to be split into lighter units. The extra weight will be charged by the kilogram.
Please contact your local reservation office at least 3 working days if your bag cannot be split and you need to travel with a bag this large.
I want to travel with a bag over 203cm / 80in or 32kg / 70 lbs
Bags that are more than 203cm / 80in in total dimension, or weigh more than 32kg / 70lbs, must be repacked into split-up units within these limits.
If you know your bag is overweight or oversized, please contact your local reservation office at least 3 working days before you fly and we will investigate if we can accommodate your bag.
There are exceptions for sporting equipment, musical instruments, travelling with pets, mobility aids, medical equipment and diplomatic baggage.
Redemption terms and conditions
- Award zones are based on one-way distance per flight sector basis.
- Extra baggage allowance redemption is available on a per flight sector basis on all Cathay Pacific / Cathay Dragon marketed and operated flights unless otherwise stated, and is subject as always to availability and loading.
- Joint venture and code-share flights are excluded.
- Each member can redeem a maximum of 100kg of baggage (for all destinations except for journeys which include any flight sector to/from Americas) or 2 pieces (for journeys which include any flight sector to/from Americas) of baggage per redemption per flight sector.
- Cathay Pacific extra baggage redemption is not valid for use on Cathay Dragon, or vice versa.
- Same redemption rate for all classes of travel and for all members unless otherwise stated.
- Award is only available on journeys where the first sector is a Cathay Pacific/Cathay Dragon flight.
- Normal redemption rules apply unless otherwise stated.
- Redemption has no cash value and therefore cannot be refunded.
- Asia Miles for unused baggage allowance are not refundable or transferable.
- Vouchers are valid for one month from date of issue, but only for travel on the original itinerary.
- Other Asia Miles terms and conditions apply.
Redeeming your extra baggage allowance
There are two ways you can redeem your extra luggage allowance:
At the airport
Instant extra baggage redemption is now available at Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon check-in counters worldwide. Simply present your Marco Polo Club or Asia Miles membership card upon check-in to redeem.
On the phone
Call the Marco Polo Club or Asia Miles service centre at least 10 working days before you fly. A redemption voucher will be mailed to your designated address; simply present it upon check-in to claim your extra baggage allowance.
