Excess baggage charges

If you are travelling with extra baggage, or heavy or large items, you may need to pay extra at the airport.
Last updated 3 October 2022

The tables below show all the countries we fly from, and the excess baggage fees you may need to pay when flying from those countries.

Please allow extra check-in time at the airport if you have excess baggage.

These charges apply to any items not already included in:

There are simple ways to save money and time before you get to the airport. See if any of these tips can help you save on excess baggage fees.

Journeys on more than one airline

For customer journeys that involve more than one carrier, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Resolution 302 governs baggage allowances and charges, using a concept of the Most Significant Carrier (MSC) to determine whose baggage rules apply for the itinerary.

In those instances when Air New Zealand is the MSC, its excess baggage fees will apply.

If you have connecting flights with another airline on the same ticket, your excess baggage fee applies until you collect your bags. 

If you will be checking in your baggage for another flight, you may have to pay that airline's excess baggage fees as well. Please check the other airline's excess baggage policies, as we can't manage them on your behalf.

The USA and Canada have special rules for excess baggage fees. If your ticketed journey starts or ends in the USA, and you have several check-in points, you'll pay the same excess baggage fee at each airport, regardless of airlines involved in your itinerary. 

Excess baggage fees from the Pacific region

New Zealand

Domestic New Zealand

Extra Bags

NZD $45 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

NZD $20


To Australia and Pacific Islands, excluding Perth, Honolulu and Bali (Denpasar)

Extra Bags

NZD $90 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

NZD $40


To Rest of the World

Extra Bags

NZD $150 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

NZD $60


Australia

To New Zealand and Pacific Islands (except from Perth)

Extra Bags

AUD $85 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

AUD $40


From Perth to New Zealand

Extra Bags

AUD $140 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

AUD $55


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

AUD $140 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

AUD $55


Cook Islands (Rarotonga)

To New Zealand, Australia and Pacific Islands (excluding Perth, Denpasar and Honolulu)

Extra Bags

NZD $90 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

NZD $40


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

NZD $150 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

NZD $60


Fiji (Nadi)

To New Zealand, Australia and Pacific Islands (excluding Perth, Denpasar and Honolulu)

Extra Bags

FJD $135 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

FJD $60


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

FJD $225 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

FJD $90


New Caledonia (Noumea)

To New Zealand, Australia and Pacific Islands (excluding Perth, Denpasar and Honolulu)

Extra Bags

XPF 6,500 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

XPF 2,900


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

XPF 10,500 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

XPF 4,500


Niue

To New Zealand, Australia and Pacific Islands (excluding Perth, Denpasar and Honolulu)

Extra Bags

NZD $90 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

NZD $40


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

NZD $150 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

NZD $60


Norfolk Island

Departing from Norfolk Island to Australia and rest of world

Extra Bags

AUD $140 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

AUD $55


Samoa (Apia)

To New Zealand, Australia and Pacific Islands (excluding Perth, Denpasar and Honolulu)

Extra Bags

WST $160 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

WST $70


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

WST $270 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

WST $105


Tahiti (Papeete)

To New Zealand, Australia and Pacific Islands (excluding Perth, Denpasar and Honolulu)

Extra Bags

XPF 6,500 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

XPF 2,900


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

XPF 10,500 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

XPF 4,500


Tonga

To New Zealand, Australia and Pacific Islands (excluding Perth, Denpasar and Honolulu)

Extra Bags

TOP 140 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

TOP 65


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

TOP 230 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

TOP 95


Excess baggage fees from North America

Canada

Destination

All international destinations from Vancouver

Extra Bags

CAD $135 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

CAD $55


United States

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

USD $110 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

USD $40


Excess baggage fees from Asia

Bali (Denpasar)

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

IDR Rp1,500,000 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

IDR Rp600,000


China

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

CNY ¥700 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

CNY ¥280


Hong Kong

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

HKD $800 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

HKD $320


Japan

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

JPY ¥11,500 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

JPY ¥4,500


Korea

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

KRW ₩123,000 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

 KRW 50,000


Singapore

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

SGD $140 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

SGD $55


Taipei

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

TWD $3,000 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

TWD $1,200


Excess baggage fees from United Kingdom and Europe

United Kingdom

Destination

All international destinations from United Kingdom

Extra Bags

GBP 80 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

GBP 35


Europe

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

EUR 90 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

EUR 35