ZIPAIR Tokyo Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
ZIPAIR Tokyo is Japan Airlines' long-haul low-cost arm flying transpacific and Asian routes, and its basic Standard fare includes NO checked baggage at all — only 7kg of carry-on across two pieces. Any hold bag must be bought as an add-on or bundled into the Value or Premium Service Package (which include a 30kg checked bag). Checked-bag fees are per piece and vary by route, from roughly ¥4,000 short-haul to ¥11,000 on US routes. Always pre-pay online, because buying at the airport adds an admin fee.
The bottom line on ZIPAIR Tokyo baggage
ZIPAIR Tokyo is a long-haul low-cost carrier where the Standard fare buys a seat and nothing in the hold — just 7kg of carry-on split across two pieces. The trap is that strict 7kg total: because your under-seat bag counts as the second carry-on piece, both bags are weighed together, and anyone assuming a free checked bag on a long-haul flight is caught out at the gate.
The reliable way to save is to sort baggage online before the airport, since paying at the counter adds about a ¥1,000 admin fee per transaction. If you are checking a bag, compare buying one separately (from about ¥4,000 short-haul up to ¥11,000 to San Francisco) against the Value Service Package, which bundles a 30kg bag and can work out cheaper.
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Hidden pitfalls most travelers miss
- The Standard fare buys a seat and nothing in the hold — just 7kg of carry-on total, so anyone assuming a free checked bag on a long-haul flight is caught out at the gate.
- The 7kg carry-on limit is a combined total across both permitted pieces, since the under-seat bag counts as your second carry-on and both are weighed together.
- Checked-bag prices scale with route distance, from about ¥4,000 short-haul to ¥11,000 to San Francisco, and paying at the counter adds roughly a ¥1,000 admin fee per transaction.
ZIPAIR Tokyobaggage allowance & fees at a glance
| 🎒 Personal item | There is no separate free personal item beyond the carry-on allowance. Your under-seat bag counts as the second of your two permitted carry-on pieces, and the combined weight of both must stay within the 7kg total. |
| 🧳 Carry-on allowance | The Standard fare includes 2 carry-on pieces up to 7kg total: one bag up to 55 x 40 x 25 cm (about 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.8 in) plus a second smaller item up to about 35 x 45 x 25 cm. The Premium Service Package raises the cabin allowance to 15kg. Carry-on is free on all fares; the strict limit is the 7kg total on Standard. |
| 🧳 First checked bag | NOT included — none in the hold |
| 🧳 Second checked bag | about ¥4,000 per piece |
ZIPAIR Tokyo checked bag fees
| Standard fare hold baggage | NOT included — none in the hold |
| Add-on checked bag (short-haul, e.g. Narita-Seoul) | about ¥4,000 per piece |
| Add-on checked bag (Narita-Bangkok / Manila) | about ¥6,000 per piece |
| Add-on checked bag (Narita-Honolulu) | about ¥7,500 (about $58 from US) |
| Add-on checked bag (Narita-San Francisco / Los Angeles) | about ¥11,000 (about $85 from US) |
| Max per piece | 30kg, 203 cm total (L+W+H), up to 5 pieces |
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🔁 Change & cancellation
The Standard fare is the most restrictive — changes and cancellations may be unavailable or carry high fees. The U-FLEX / Flex options and higher Service Packages allow changes for a fee plus fare difference, and offer more generous cancellation terms. Review the Fare Rules Table on ZIPAIR's site for your exact fare before booking.
Other common fees
| Airport payment surcharge | about ¥1,000 admin fee per transaction |
| Carry-on weight upgrade (extra 8kg, to 15kg total) | buy up to 24h before departure; roughly ¥4,000–¥5,000 by route (e.g. Honolulu ~¥4,000/$31, San Francisco & Los Angeles ~¥5,000/$38) |
| Stroller / car seat (own use) | checked free; a lap infant has no separate baggage allowance |
| Value Service Package (30kg bag + seat + meal) | bundled add-on, varies by route |
| Premium Service Package (adds 15kg cabin + amenity) | bundled add-on, varies by route |
| Seat selection | from about ¥1,000 (standard seats; more for extra legroom) |
How to avoid extra fees
- The Standard fare has zero hold baggage, so if you are checking a bag, price the Value Service Package (which includes a 30kg bag) against buying a bag separately.
- Always add checked bags online before the airport — paying at the counter adds about a ¥1,000 admin fee per transaction.
- The Standard carry-on limit is a strict 7kg across two pieces combined, so weigh both bags together, not just the main one.
- Checked-bag prices rise with route distance, from about ¥4,000 short-haul to about ¥11,000 to San Francisco, so budget by route rather than assuming one flat fee.
- Each checked piece can be up to 30kg and 203 cm total, and you can take up to 5 pieces — heavy single items fit within one bag rather than needing splits.
- If you want a bigger cabin allowance, the Premium Service Package lifts carry-on to 15kg, useful for avoiding checked fees on shorter trips.
- On US-origin flights fees are charged in dollars (about $58 Honolulu, $85 San Francisco), so factor the currency when comparing outbound versus return.
ZIPAIR Tokyo baggage — FAQ
＋ − What is ZIPAIR Tokyo's hand luggage / carry-on size and weight?
The Standard fare allows 2 carry-on pieces up to 7kg total: one bag up to 55 x 40 x 25 cm plus a smaller second item up to about 35 x 45 x 25 cm. The Premium Service Package raises the cabin allowance to 15kg.
＋ − How much is ZIPAIR checked baggage?
Checked baggage is not included on the Standard fare. An add-on bag runs roughly ¥4,000 (Narita-Seoul), ¥6,000 (Bangkok/Manila), ¥7,500 (Honolulu, about $58) and ¥11,000 (San Francisco, about $85) per piece, up to 30kg each.
＋ − Does the ZIPAIR Standard fare include a checked bag?
No. The Standard base fare includes only a seat and 7kg of carry-on across two pieces, with nothing in the hold. To get a checked bag you must buy an add-on or choose the Value or Premium Service Package, which include a 30kg bag.
＋ − How do I avoid extra baggage fees on ZIPAIR?
Pre-pay checked bags online to skip the roughly ¥1,000 airport admin fee, compare the Value Service Package (30kg bag included) against a standalone bag, keep carry-on within the 7kg total, and consider the Premium Package's 15kg cabin allowance to avoid checking altogether.
＋ − Can I add carry-on weight without upgrading my fare on ZIPAIR?
Yes. You can buy an extra 8kg of cabin allowance (lifting the total from 7kg to 15kg) up to 24 hours before departure without moving to the Premium Package. The price varies by route, roughly ¥4,000–¥5,000 (about $31 from Honolulu, $38 from San Francisco or Los Angeles).
＋ − What is ZIPAIR's policy for infants and strollers?
A lap infant does not get a separate baggage allowance, but you can check the infant's own stroller and car seat free of charge. If you need hold baggage for the infant's belongings you would buy a standard add-on checked bag.
Sources & official policy links
Independent guide — not affiliated with ZIPAIR Tokyo. Figures here reflect ZIPAIR Tokyo's published Asia fares as of 2026-07-12.