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 26 June 2025

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 $60 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

NZD $40


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

Extra Bags

NZD $115 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

NZD $80


To Rest of the World

Extra Bags

NZD $195 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

NZD $120


Australia

To New Zealand and Pacific Islands (except from Perth)

Extra Bags

AUD $105 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

AUD $80


From Perth to New Zealand

Extra Bags

AUD $180 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

AUD $110


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

AUD $180 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

AUD $110


Cook Islands (Rarotonga)

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

Extra Bags

NZD $115 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

NZD $80


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

NZD $195 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

NZD $120


Fiji (Nadi)

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

Extra Bags

FJD $160 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

FJD $110


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

FJD $270 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

FJD $160


New Caledonia (Noumea)

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

Extra Bags

XPF 7,000 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

XPF 5,000


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

XPF 13,000 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

XPF 8,000


Niue

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

Extra Bags

NZD $115 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

NZD $80


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

NZD $195 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

NZD $120


Norfolk Island

Departing from Norfolk Island to Australia and rest of world

Extra Bags

AUD $180 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

AUD $110


Samoa (Apia)

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

Extra Bags

WST $200 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

WST $140


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

WST $340 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

WST $200


Tahiti (Papeete)

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

Extra Bags

XPF 8,000 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

XPF 5,000


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

XPF 13,000 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

XPF 8,000


Tonga

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

Extra Bags

TOP 170 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

TOP 120


All other international destinations

Extra Bags

TOP 290 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

TOP 180


Excess baggage fees from North America

Canada

Destination

All international destinations from Vancouver

Extra Bags

CAD $175 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

CAD $100


United States

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

USD $140 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

USD $70


Excess baggage fees from Asia

Bali (Denpasar)

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

IDR Rp1,800,000 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

IDR Rp1,100,000


China

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

CNY ¥900 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

CNY ¥500


Hong Kong

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

HKD $1000 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

HKD $550


Japan

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

JPY ¥17,000 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

JPY ¥10,000


Korea

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

KRW ₩150,000 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

 KRW ₩90,000


Singapore

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

SGD $190 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

SGD $100


Taipei

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

TWD $3,500 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

TWD $2,000


Excess baggage fees from United Kingdom and Europe

United Kingdom

Destination

All international destinations from United Kingdom

Extra Bags

GBP 90 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

GBP 55


Europe

Destination

All international destinations

Extra Bags

EUR 110 per bag

Over 23kg but under 32kg or oversize

EUR 65