Between Taiwan and Japan, a checked bag beyond the free allowance costs USD 140 per piece, one way. Buying it online in advance gives 5% off, up to 4 hours before departure. (China Airlines's official baggage fee page, checked on 12 October 2026.)
China Airlines checked bag fees
Taiwan–Japan, one way. Overweight and oversized bags are charged as a share of this price.
| What you pay for | Price, one way |
|---|---|
| Extra piece, airport counter | USD 140 |
| Extra piece, airport counter | USD 140 |
How much does a checked bag cost for a round trip on China Airlines?
Our sum of China Airlines's one-way prices. China Airlines lists one-way prices only.
| Route | 1 extra bag both ways |
|---|---|
| Taiwan – Zone 1 (incl. Japan) | 280 |
Calculated by japan-japan.com from the one-way prices on China Airlines's official page (checked on 12 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
How much is a checked bag on China Airlines?
Between Taiwan and Japan, a checked bag beyond the free allowance costs USD 140 per piece, one way. Buying it online in advance gives 5% off, up to 4 hours before departure.
How much is a checked bag on China Airlines for a round trip?
Adding up China Airlines's one-way prices, 1 extra bag both ways costs USD 280 for a round trip.
Which flights each price covers
- Taiwan – Zone 1 (incl. Japan)
- Taipei (Taoyuan/Songshan), Kaohsiung – Japan
China Airlines baggage purchase rules
- Rule
- Overweight charge for a single piece 23–32kg (Economy) / 28–32kg (Premium Economy): 0.5 piece of excess baggage charge
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- Overweight charge for a single piece 32–45kg: 3 pieces of excess baggage charge, subject to approval
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- Over 45kg cannot be accepted as checked baggage and must be sent as cargo
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- Oversized charge for total dimensions 158–203cm: 1 piece of excess baggage charge
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- Oversized charge for total dimensions over 203cm: 2 pieces of excess baggage charge
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- Prepaid excess baggage purchased in advance gets a 5% discount off the excess baggage charge
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- Online prepaid excess baggage can be purchased from after ticket purchase until 4 hours before scheduled departure
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- Each passenger may make one prepaid excess baggage purchase per sector, up to 5 pieces, with the per-piece weight limit depending on the boarding class
In the airline's own words
China Airlines23 KG (50 lbs) in Economy Class / or over 28 KG (61 lbs) in Premium Economy Class but under 32 KG (70 lbs) 0.5 pieces of excess baggage charge
Official page
China Airlines32 KG (70 lbs) - 45 KG (100 lbs) 3 pieces of excess baggage charge and subject to approval
Official page