Japan Airlines (JAL) Baggage Policy: Los Angeles to Tokyo

Route: LAX → TYO · Nonstop available

Last verified: May 2026 · Source: Japan Airlines (JAL) official website

Quick Answer

Carry-On
1 carry-on bag (55x40x25 cm) and 1 personal item, combined weight max 10 kg (22 lbs)
Personal Item
1 personal item (handbag, laptop bag, etc
First Checked Bag
Free (2 bags included in Economy)
Second Checked Bag
Free (2 bags included in Economy)

Detailed Baggage Allowance

CategoryDetails
Carry-On1 carry-on bag (55x40x25 cm) and 1 personal item, combined weight max 10 kg (22 lbs)
Personal Item1 personal item (handbag, laptop bag, etc.) that must fit under the seat in front of you. Combined weight with carry-on must not exceed 10 kg.
Checked Bag AllowanceEconomy/Premium Economy: 2 bags (23 kg each). Business/First: 3 bags (32 kg each).
First Bag FeeFree (2 bags included in Economy)
Second Bag FeeFree (2 bags included in Economy)
Overweight Fee$100 USD (¥10,000) for bags 23-32 kg, $600 USD (¥60,000) for bags 32-45 kg on long-haul flights
Oversized Fee$200 USD (¥20,000) for bags over 203 cm linear dimensions on long-haul flights
Max Weight23 kg
Max Dimensions203 cm linear (L+W+H)

Special Items

Sports Equipment

Sports equipment counts towards standard baggage allowance. Surfboards/windsurf equipment incur a $200 USD fee per bag on long-haul flights and are not included in free allowance.

Musical Instruments

Small instruments (under 115 cm total dimensions) allowed as carry-on. Large instruments require checked baggage or purchasing an extra seat. Loaner cases available on domestic flights.

International Baggage Rules

Standard international allowance is 2 free bags (23 kg) in Economy. Flights between Japan and Asia/Oceania have lower excess baggage fees than flights to North America/Europe.

Tips to Avoid Baggage Fees

1. Pack a foldable bag inside your luggage to use your 2-bag allowance for souvenirs on the return trip. 2. Use Yamato Transport (Takkyubin) to forward luggage affordably within Japan. 3. Ensure your carry-on and personal item combined weigh under 10 kg, as JAL frequently weighs them. 4. Leverage Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status for extra baggage allowance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japan Airlines (JAL)'s baggage allowance for Los Angeles to Tokyo?

Carry-on: 1 carry-on bag (55x40x25 cm) and 1 personal item, combined weight max 10 kg (22 lbs). Checked bags: Economy/Premium Economy: 2 bags (23 kg each).

How much does Japan Airlines (JAL) charge for checked bags on LAX-TYO?

First bag: Free (2 bags included in Economy). Second bag: Free (2 bags included in Economy).

Does Japan Airlines (JAL) include free checked bags in economy?

Yes — Economy/Premium Economy: 2 bags (23 kg each).

Other Airlines: Los Angeles to Tokyo

Last verified: May 2026. Baggage policies are subject to change. Always confirm with Japan Airlines (JAL) before travel.