Between Taiwan and Japan, a checked bag beyond the free allowance costs USD 120 prepaid (at least 3 hours before departure) or USD 150 at the airport, per piece, one way. A bag over 23kg up to 32kg costs USD 75. (STARLUX's official baggage fee page, checked on 12 October 2026.)
STARLUX checked bag fees
Taiwan–Japan, for tickets issued from 1 September 2026, one way.
| What you pay for | Price, one way |
|---|---|
| Extra piece, airport counter | USD 150 |
| Excess weight (23-32kg), airport counter | USD 75 |
| Extra piece, at least 3 hours before departure, online in advance | USD 120 |
| Extra piece, airport counter | USD 150 |
| Extra piece, at least 3 hours before departure, online in advance | USD 120 |
How much does a checked bag cost for a round trip on STARLUX?
Our sum of STARLUX's one-way prices. STARLUX lists one-way prices only.
| Route | 1 extra bag both ways, prepaid | 1 extra bag both ways, airport |
|---|---|---|
| Region 1 (includes Japan) | 240 | 300 |
Calculated by japan-japan.com from the one-way prices on STARLUX's official page (checked on 12 October 2026).
Is it cheaper to add a bag online or at the airport?
Yes, buying online in advance is cheaper: the airport counter costs USD 30 more.
- Online in advanceUSD 120
- Airport counterUSD 150
- Airport counter
- USD 30 more than online
Frequently asked questions
How much is a checked bag on STARLUX?
Between Taiwan and Japan, a checked bag beyond the free allowance costs USD 120 prepaid (at least 3 hours before departure) or USD 150 at the airport, per piece, one way. A bag over 23kg up to 32kg costs USD 75.
Is it cheaper to buy STARLUX baggage online?
Yes. At the airport it costs USD 30 more than buying online.
How much is a checked bag on STARLUX for a round trip?
Adding up STARLUX's one-way prices, 1 extra bag both ways, prepaid costs USD 240 for a round trip.
Which flights each price covers
- Region 1 (includes Japan)
- Taiwan (Taipei Taoyuan) – Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Okinawa, Sendai) and other Asia (excluding Taiwan, South Asia), Guam
STARLUX baggage purchase rules
- Rule
- Excess weight charge multiplier (all routes): over 23kg up to 32kg = 0.5x the overpiece rate; over 32kg up to 45kg = 3x; over 45kg not accepted as checked baggage
- Rule
- Oversize charge multiplier (all routes): total dimensions over 158cm up to 203cm = 1x the overpiece rate; over 203cm up to 292cm = 2x
- Rule
- These fees apply to tickets issued or reissued on or after 1 September 2026
In the airline's own words
STARLUX23 Kg (50 Lb) < Weight ≤ 32 Kg (70 Lb)... 0.5 Overpiece Charges Should Be Applied.... 32 Kg (70 Lb) < Weight ≤ 45 Kg (100 Lb)... 3 Overpiece Charges Should Be Applied.... Weight > 45 Kg (100 Lb)
Official page
STARLUX158 Cm (62 In) < Total Dimension ≤ 203 Cm (80 In)... 1 Overpiece Charges Should Be Applied.... 203 Cm (80 In) < Total Dimensions ≤ 292 Cm (115 In)... 2 Overpiece Charges Should Be Applied.
Official page