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Cathay Pacific has a generous baggage allowance policy across the board. You’ll notice even carry-on bags get a higher weight consideration with each bump up in cabin class.
A perk pertaining to overweight baggage is that you’re paying in excess per kilo on most routes outside the Americas — meaning if you’re only a little bit over, you aren’t charged 1 single hefty fee.
1 personal item (small item): FREE
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE
Size Restrictions
* Marco Polo Silver and Gold members are allowed up to 22 pounds (10 kg) for economy, premium economy, and business, as well as 33 pounds (15 kg) for first class. Marco Polo Diamond members are allowed up to 33 pounds (15 kg) for economy, premium economy, business, and first class.
Economy: 1 piece (15 pounds/7 kg)*
Premium Economy: 2 pieces (15 pounds/7 kg each)
Business: 2 pieces (15 pounds/7 kg each)
Each piece must not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches (55.9 x 35.5 x 22.8 cm).
* Marco Polo Silver, Gold, and Diamond members are allowed to bring an additional piece when traveling in economy.
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
Stroller Check Policy: A car seat and/or stroller may be checked free of charge, in addition to 2 pieces of luggage with a total weight of 50 pounds (23 kg) (excluding Economy Basic fares).
| Route/Fare Type | Economy Light | Economy Essential/Flex | Premium Economy | Business | First |
| Hong Kong SAR To/From Mainland China/Taiwan China | 1 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 70 pounds (32 kg) | 3 x 70 pounds (32 kg) |
| Hong Kong SAR To/From Africa/Americas/Asia/Australia/Europe/Middle East | 1 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 70 pounds (32 kg) | 3 x 70 pounds (32 kg) |
| Hong Kong SAR – New Zealand | 1 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 3 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | N/A |
| China(Mainland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan) To/From Africa/Americas/Asia/Australasia/Europe/Middles East | 1 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 70 pounds (32 kg) | 3 x 70 pounds (32 kg) |
| Africa To/From China/Americas/Asia/Australasia/Europe/Middle East | 1 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 70 pounds (32 kg) | 3 x 70 pounds (32 kg) |
| Americas To/From China/Africa/Asia/Australasia/Europe/Middle East | 1 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 70 pounds (32 kg) | 3 x 70 pounds (32 kg) |
| Asia To/From China/Africa/America/Asia/Australasia/Europe/Middle East | 1 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 70 pounds (32 kg) | 3 x 70 pounds (32 kg) |
| Australasia To/From Mainland China/Taiwan China/Africa/Americas/Asia/Europe/Middle East | 1 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 70 pounds (32 kg) | 3 x 70 pounds (32 kg) |
| Europe – China/Africa/Americas/Asia/Australasia/Middle East | 1 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 70 pounds (32 kg) | 3 x 70 pounds (32 kg) |
| Middle East – China/Africa/Americas/Asia/Australasia/Europe | 1 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 x 70 pounds (32 kg) | 3 x 70 pounds (32 kg) |
All checked bags must adhere to max linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm).
| Per KG | To Hong Kong | To Zone 1 | To Zone 2 | To Zone 3 | To Zone 4 |
| From Hong Kong | – | $13 | $20 | $25 | $45 |
| From Zone 1 | $13 | $15 | $20 | $30 | $45 |
| From Zone 2 | $20 | $20 | $35 | $40 | $45 |
| From Zone 3 | $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 | $65 |
| From Zone 4 | $45 | $45 | $45 | $65 | $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 | To Hong Kong | To Zone 1 | To Zone 2 | To Zone 3 | To Zone 4 |
| From Hong Kong | – | $30 | $30 | $30 | $60 |
| From Zone 1 | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 | $60 |
| From Zone 2 | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 | $60 |
| From Zone 3 | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 | $60 |
| From Zone 4 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Per Piece | Extra Baggage Charge Up to 50 Pounds (23 KG) and 62 Inches (158 CM) per Piece |
| For each extra piece | NZ$300/HK$1,720 |
An additional fee is charged for each overweight or oversized piece:
These flight routes measure bags by piece:
| Per Piece | To Zone 5/6 |
| From Hong Kong | $200 |
| From Zone 1 | $210 |
| From Zone 2 | $230 |
| From Zone 3 | $230 |
| From Zone 4 | $250 |
| From Zone 5 | $260 |
| From Zone 6 | $260 |
An additional fee is charged for each overweight or oversized piece:
Any baggage that weighs more than 70 pounds (32 kg) or measures more than 80 inches (203 cm) in total dimension must be repacked into split-up units within these limits. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height, and length. If your bag cannot be split, please contact your local reservation office before you fly and the airline will investigate if they can accommodate your item.
Cathay Pacific does not accept bags that exceed the aforementioned limits without prior approval.
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to Cathay’s policy.
Cathay Gold/Diamond, Oneworld Sapphire*, and Oneworld Emerald Additional Allowance:
Economy and Premium Economy: 1 x 50 pounds/23 kg additional
Business and First: 1 x 70 pounds/32 kg additional**
* Oneworld Sapphire members get an additional allowance of 1 x 50 pounds/23 kg bag in Economy Light fare only.
** Excluding flights between Hong Kong & Auckland/Christchurch
Cathay Pacific does allow passengers the ability to prepay for luggage online or through their Contact Centre for some flights.
Here are the ways you can prepay:
Cathay Pacific offers discounted prepaid luggage on selected flights. To see if your flight is eligible, log in to your booking or get in touch with the Cathay Pacific Contact Centre and benefit from up to 10% off prepaid luggage up to 24 hours before departure.
If you have a few checked bags, one of the cards below can help offset the fees when flying Cathay Pacific.
Simply use your Capital One miles to pay for your travel statement charges (e.g. baggage fees) within 90 days of purchase at a rate of 1 cent per mile.
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58 comments
Delmaine Potgieter
March 26, 2019
Hi There,
I would like to know how much it will cost to fly economy from South Africa to New Zealand regarding additional baggage charges per piece?
Regards
Delmaine
Erin Miller
March 26, 2019
Hi Delmaine, please be advised we are not Cathay Pacific so we cannot 100% confirm the validity of this charge but we can give you our best, educated guess based on the information Cathay provides in the baggage section of their website.
Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in Economy should give you a free baggage allowance of 2 bags up to 30kg total (combined, not 30kg each).
Additional notes are: Each piece cannot exceed max linear dimensions of 158cm (62in) the weight of each bag does cannot exceed 23kg (50lb) – so you cannot have a 25kg bag and a 5kg bag totaling 30kg as the first would be over the max weight limit.
If your bags are within the weight allowance, but you have an extra piece, Cathay’s excess baggage charge chart shows they should be applied in a to/from Zone 4 (South Africa) to/from Zone 4 (New Zealand) manner which would cost you $60 USD per piece, each way, but applied in local currency.
If you’re still confused, we suggest contacting Cathay Pacific’s reservations line – (080) 061-1206 from South Africa. Hope this helps!
Glendalyn dela pena
November 09, 2019
Hi Catherine
I’m would like to ask if is it possible to book now an extra luggage going to the Philippines. My flight will be on 15 of this November. And how much?
Catherine Luther
November 10, 2019
Hi Glendalyn,
I don’t know where you’re flying from so I can’t assist with a price for extra baggage. Cathay Pacific allows passengers to pre-pay baggage for some flights so I advise you login to your booking or give their contact center a call.
glenda1992
November 10, 2019
I am flying Cathay Pacific from The Netherlands to the Philippines. Is it possible to book a ticket now?
Catherine Luther
November 11, 2019
Hi,
I’m not sure what your question is? Please can you add more detail if you would like us to try to help.
Glendalyn
November 11, 2019
I am flying at Cathay Pacific? How many check in luggage am I allowed to bring?
How much the cost of an extra luggage and is it possible to add an extra luggage now
Catherine Luther
November 11, 2019
Hi Glendalyn,
In my previous reply to you I asked where you are flying from (the departure country). Without this, I cannot assist as overweight luggage depends on the route. I also can’t advise on whether you can add luggage online as this varies by flight and we are not Cathay Pacific. You need to contact Cathay Pacific.
Glendalyn
November 11, 2019
I’m flying from the Netherlands to the Philippines. I want to book an extra piece of luggage now so that I can finalize my stuff before my flight.
Erin Miller
November 11, 2019
Hi Glendalyn, if you’re asking how to book an extra piece of luggage in advance, please see the “Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?” section above. It will outline the steps you need to take to do so. Thanks!
Shiny Ankam
December 07, 2019
Hi Erin,
My mom is flying from Los Angeles to INDIA on 11th December.
I would like to take 2 extra baggages. Can you please help. Thankyou
Jarrod West
December 08, 2019
Hi Shiny,
Is your mom flying with Cathay Pacific? What are fare class will she be flying?
Wayne
July 27, 2019
I’m flying CRK to SEA Economy, do I get 2 check on bags at 50 lbs each?
Catherine Luther
July 27, 2019
Hi Wayne,
Providing you booked the flight on 1 ticket then you would get 2 x 23 kg checked bags for the full journey.
Tuong Linh Pham
August 13, 2019
We have a flight on Sunday morning at 1:20 am from US to Vietnam. Anything happening with the flight now (either cancel or delayed)?
I keep double checking email but it doesn’t show anything. Because of something happening in Hong Kong International Airport, we are afraid we could not make the connecting flight on time.
Please reply to me as soon as possible.
Glad to see your email.
Catherine Luther
August 13, 2019
Hi Tuong,
Please be aware that we are not Cathay Pacific, we are UpgradedPoints.com. You need to contact Cathay Pacific with your enquiry. The contact details can be found here.
Henry B. Afaga
November 01, 2019
I am booked New York to the Philippines and my flight schedule is on Nov. 9. How many luggage is allowed for me to take ( please indicate maximum weight) and am I allowed to get extra luggage? How much does it cost? How about carry-on…please reply.
Catherine Luther
November 04, 2019
Hi Henry, the allowances are as below:
Carry-on
1 personal item (small item): FREE
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE
Size Restrictions
Personal (small item): 6″ x 12″ x 16″
Standard: 22″ x 14″ x 9″ *
up to 15lb (economy & premium economy)
up to 22lb (business)
up to 33lb (first)
Checked luggage
Economy: 2 pieces included (23kg / 50lb each)
Premium Economy: 2 pieces included (25kg / 55lb each)
Business: 2 pieces included (32kg / 70lb each)
First: 2 pieces included (32kg / 70lb each)
If you require additional luggage you can pre-pay for this online by logging in to your booking. The cost would be $200 for an additional 23kg bag
Cheryle Balud
November 17, 2019
I’m scheduled for my flight this coming week and it seems like my baggage exceeds the limit by 1-2kg. How much will I need to pay if my baggage exceeds 1kg or 2 kg from Canada to the Philippines? Thanks
Jarrod West
November 25, 2019
Hi Cheryle,
Since this route works on a piece allowance, the charge for an overweight bag is supposed to be $200. However, since your bag is barley over, you could remove some items and place them in your carry-on or personal item.
Joseph Blanco
August 18, 2019
Hi!
I am flying out of Jfk to Philippines on Monday and would just like to ask how much Cathay Pacific charges per kilogram of excess weight from the allowable 23kgs/per luggage?
Jarrod West
August 19, 2019
Hi Joseph,
For flights originating in the U.S. Cathay charges by piece instead of per kg. So to bring an extra bag it will cost $200.
Thanks for reading!
Sandra Evans
August 25, 2019
I am flying from Cairns to HK then on to Amsterdam economy. Is it cheaper to have 3 pieces of luggage or 2 that are overweight?
Jarrod West
August 25, 2019
Hi Sandra,
It would be cheaper to have two pieces of luggage that are overweight. Thanks for reading!
sandra
August 25, 2019
Really, the way I read it you pay $60 US for each additional bag over your weight allowance and you pay $65 per kg for overweight luggage. If that is correct, it’s cheaper to have extra bags.
Jarrod West
August 26, 2019
Hi Sanda,
It is $60 if you need an additional piece of luggage but are still within the weight allowance. If you’re planning to be over the weight allowance either way, then it would be cheaper to have two overweight bags so that you don’t have to pay for the weight of the third bag.
Juliet Sato
August 31, 2019
I am just wondering why I cannot add on an extra luggage from Sweden to the Philippines after I bought my ticket? I just received an email that I can add on an extra luggage but pay it in the airport. Now, what if it is very expensive when I pay it in the airport then I’m left with no choice but to buy it or throw my belongings?
Catherine Luther
September 02, 2019
Hi Juliet,
Cathay Pacific allows passengers to pre-pay luggage on selected flights only. Please be aware that we are not Cathay Pacific, we are UpgradedPoints, so if you have any questions as to why this is not possible, then you will need to contact the airline.
Krishika Gupta
September 01, 2019
I am an international student in Toronto, Canada.
I am travelling from New Delhi to Toronto with Cathay Pacific. I am allowed 2 pieces each of 23 kgs. Is it cheaper to have two overweight bags or one extra piece? How much both will cost?
Catherine Luther
September 02, 2019
Hi Krishika,
An additional bag would cost $220 (23 kg) or there would be a $150 charge per bag for excess weight from 23-32 kg. So an extra bag would be cheaper.
Wendy Liddel
September 10, 2019
I am travelling to Madrid via Hong Kong premium economy and have two suitcases around 30kg ea. I know I can have 35kg. What would be the cost for extra case?
Thanks.
Jarrod West
September 13, 2019
Hi Wendy,
The cost for your extra case would be $40.
Thanks for reading!
Sharm
September 11, 2019
I booked an economy return flight from JFK to India. Do you know how much you charge for an extra bag? Can I bring 2 extra bags?
Jarrod West
September 13, 2019
Hi Sharm,
For that route and extra bag will cost you $200. Yes, you can bring two extra bags for a total of $400.
Thanks for reading!
Long
September 17, 2019
I will travel from Vietnam to the Netherlands with Cathay Pacific. How many bags are allowed? Is it 2 pieces that are each 30kg?
Jarrod West
September 17, 2019
Hi Long,
You can bring two pieces that weigh 30kg combined, not each. If your bags weigh more than 30kg combined when you arrive to the airport you will be charged an overweight baggage fee.
Thanks for reading!
Anandpal Choudary
September 22, 2019
What are the additional charges for check in luggage in addition of 23kg. +23kg that means additional 23kg luggage in economy class from Indianapolis to Hyderabad on Cathay Pacific Airlines?
Catherine Luther
September 23, 2019
Hi Anandpal,
India is zone 2 and Indianapolis is zone 5 so an additional bag would cost $220.
Glen Harris
October 16, 2019
Hi Erin
I’m flying from Vancouver to Manila. I will have 7 bags. Two are included with the flight, but am I correct that I can take the other 5 @ $200 each (total $1,000)? Or is there a restriction on the number I can take? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Glen
Catherine Luther
October 17, 2019
Hi Glen,
Cathay Pacific doesn’t state a maximum limit to the number of extra bags you can check. We advise you give them a call or log in to your account using the ‘Manage Booking’ section on Cathay’s website to see how many bags you can add to your booking.
Seb
October 22, 2019
Hi, i’ll be flying Cathay from JFK to HK but its a connecting flight from San Juan with Jetblue Airways first. If my baggage weight exceeds the allowance will I pay extra with Cathay rules or Jetblue?
Thanks for any reply
Seb
Catherine Luther
October 22, 2019
Hi Seb,
If you purchased both flights on 1 ticket through Cathay Pacific then the baggage allowance of Cathay Pacific would usually apply being the most significant carrier of the journey.
Seb
October 23, 2019
Hi, I’ll be arriving to JFK from San Juan at 23:11 at terminal 5, and my next flight to Hong Kong will be at 01:35 in terminal 8.
It’s my first time in JFK, is this going to be enough time for me to catch my next flight?
Thanks
Jarrod West
October 23, 2019
Hi Seb,
Assuming your first flight is not delayed, then yes you should have plenty of time to catch your next flight.
Thanks for reading!
Freem
October 31, 2019
Hi there,
I will be flying from Ireland (Zone 4) to Japan (Zone1)and would like to buy an additional luggage for 30 kgs. Does it mean that I am allowed to have 1 bag 23 kg, and another bag for 7 kg? If then each piece would cost $60?
Thanks
Catherine Luther
November 01, 2019
Hi Freem,
With your free allowance of 30kg this can be split across 2 bags so you could have 1 bag of 23kg and 1 of 7kg. For your route, excess luggage is charged at $45 per kilogram so for an additional 30kg this would cost a hefty $1,350.
Rahat Ara Monzil
November 09, 2019
Hi, my flight is on 11th of November from Sydney to Dhaka. How much it will cost for extra luggage? How many kilograms can I take on that extra baggage?
Catherine Luther
November 10, 2019
Hi Rahat,
Additional weight for that route is charged at $45 per kilogram and you would be able to take up to 32kg in a single piece.
Wahid
November 10, 2019
Hi, my flight is on 21st of November from Vancouver to Bangladesh. How much will it cost for extra luggage? How many kilograms can I take on that extra baggage? Thank you
Catherine Luther
November 11, 2019
Hi Wahid,
An extra bag for that route would cost $220 and the weight of that bag would depend on your cabin:
Economy: 23kg / 50lb each
Premium Economy: 25kg / 55lb each
Business: 32kg / 70lb each
First: 32kg / 70lb each
Shaw
November 13, 2019
I am flying from Seattle to the Philippines. I need to bring extra luggage in addition to the 2 allowed (23kg each). What is the cost of an extra piece? I appreciate your help. Thank you!
Jarrod West
November 13, 2019
Hi Shaw,
For this route, the charge for an extra piece should be $200 per piece. Thanks for reading!
Grace
December 03, 2019
Hi, i’m flying from Sydney to the Philippines via Cathy Pacific..am I allowed to have 30 kgs check in and 7 kgs hand carry..But I need an extra Piece of luggage.. how much do I need to pay in the airport? Am I allowed to have an extra piece of 23 kgs or 30 kgs?
Catherine Luther
December 05, 2019
Hi Grace,
Economy passengers for your route are permitted 30 kgs of checked luggage and 6.8 kgs for carry-on.
Cathay Pacific offers discounted pre-paid luggage on selected flights. To see if your flight is eligible, log in to your booking or get in touch with the Cathay Pacific Contact Center and benefit from up to 20% off pre-paid luggage. For an additional 30 kgs, the fee would be $180 per 5 kgs so 6 x $180 = $1,080. Purchased at the airport, the fee would be $1,350.
jessica ramos
December 21, 2019
Hello,
I have two luggage under 23 kilos and I have 1 guitar with guitar hard case, how much will it cost me for the musical instrument it only weight like 10 kilos i’m flying from LA to Hong Kong, then Hong Kong to Philippines. Do I need to pay for extra luggage which is a musical instrument and how much?
Catherine Luther
December 22, 2019
Hi Jessica,
An extra piece of luggage for that route would cost $200 and this must not exceed 80 inches / 203 linear cm otherwise you may be liable for additional oversize charges.
Mike
December 26, 2019
Hey guys,
I’m flying from Hong Kong to UK Heathrow soon and wanted to know if it is possible to bring two 30kg luggage. I’m not sure if I am understanding ‘60 USD for an extra piece’. Is that referring to the combined weight of 32kg? Or will I be able to take two luggage that are 30kg EACH
Catherine Luther
December 28, 2019
Hi Mike,
The free allowance of 30 kg can split across 2 bags. Passengers can pay $60 for another bag to split the 30 kg e.g. 3 x 10 kg bags. To increase your weight allowance, Cathay Pacific charges $45 per kilogram for your route, so you’re going to pay a lot for an additional 30 kg – a whopping $1,350.
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