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JAL Baggage Fees & Allowance
JAL Baggage Fees & Allowance — Summary
JAL carry-on size limits, checked bag fees, weight limits, overweight and oversize charges, and who gets bags free. Updated policy summary with booking help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Personal item: One personal item plus a cabin bag..
- Carry-on bag: One cabin bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy.
- First checked bag: US routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy.
- Second checked bag: Included in the standard two-piece US allowance..
Personal item
One personal item plus a cabin bag.
Carry-on bag
One cabin bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy. Maximum dimensions: 55 x 40 x 25 cm.
First checked bag
US routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy. JAL also runs a well-used domestic baggage forwarding service in Japan, so bags can be sent ahead to your hotel rather than carried on the train.
Second checked bag
Included in the standard two-piece US allowance.
Weight limits
23 kg (50 lbs) per piece in Economy and Premium Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Business and First.
Overweight bag charges
Excess charged per piece.
Oversize bag charges
Over 203 cm total requires advance arrangement.
Who gets bags free
JAL Mileage Bank elite members and oneworld Sapphire and Emerald receive an extra piece.
Sports and special equipment
JAL runs a well-known service allowing golf bags and ski equipment to be shipped ahead to your Japanese hotel, which is worth investigating for ski trips to Hokkaido.
JAL baggage allowance & fees — common questions
What is the JAL carry-on size limit?
55 x 40 x 25 cm including wheels and handles. One cabin bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy.
How much does a checked bag cost on JAL?
US routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy. JAL also runs a well-used domestic baggage forwarding service in Japan, so bags can be sent ahead to your hotel rather than carried on the train. A second bag: Included in the standard two-piece US allowance.
What is the JAL checked baggage weight limit?
23 kg (50 lbs) per piece in Economy and Premium Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Business and First. Excess charged per piece.
Can I get a free checked bag on JAL?
JAL Mileage Bank elite members and oneworld Sapphire and Emerald receive an extra piece.
More JAL help
Booking JAL? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.