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Philippine Airlines Excess Baggage Fees
What Philippine Airlines charges for overweight bags, extra bags and buying baggage at the airport instead of online — from the official policy, checked 30 October 2026.
| Overweight bags | Examples from PDF: Philippines to US cities (SFO/LAX/HNL/SEA/JFK/ORD) and Toronto - overweight 23.1-32 kg USD 250 (CAD 250 from Canada); oversized and overweight USD 750 (CAD 750) |
| Extra bags | Examples from PDF: Philippines to US cities - piece in excess of allowance USD 250; to Japan USD 120; Guam/Saipan/Koror routes USD 225 |
| Currency | USD |
Your included allowance (for reference)
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy (piece system, e.g. USA/Canada routes) | 2 pieces, total 100 lbs (46 kg) for the 2 pieces, no piece over 50 lbs (23 kg) or 62 in (158 cm) |
| Premium Economy (piece system routes listed) | 2 pieces, total 110 lbs (50 kg), no piece over 55 lbs (25 kg) or 62 in (158 cm) |
| Business (piece system, USA/Hawaii/Canada routes) | 2 pieces, total 140 lbs (64 kg), no piece over 70 lbs (32 kg) or 62 in (158 cm) |
Piece and weight concepts both used by route/destination; allowance shown on ticket applies. No free allowance on PH-Nagoya/Nagoya-PH Economy Supersaver. Single checked piece must not exceed 32 kg.
How the charges fit together
Philippine Airlines publishes an overweight charge when a single bag passes its per-bag limit, a per-bag charge for pieces beyond the included count. The charges are separate and can stack: a bag can be inside your piece count and still be overweight, and an extra bag paid for at the airport can cost more than the same bag bought in advance. Work through them in order — count your pieces against the included allowance below, weigh each bag against its per-bag limit, and only then decide whether buying extra allowance in advance beats paying at the desk.
The cheapest way to avoid these fees
Every Philippine Airlines fare in the table above already includes checked baggage, starting with Economy (piece system, e.g. USA/Canada routes) (2 pieces, total 100 lbs (46 kg) for the 2 pieces, no piece over 50 lbs (23 kg) or 62 in (158 cm)), so the fees on this page only bite when you travel with more than that included amount — heavier bags, or more bags than the fare allows. If you are close to the line, weigh the bag at home: a kilogram moved into a companion’s bag, or into a cabin bag within its own limit, is a kilogram that never reaches the excess scale.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Philippine Airlines charge for an overweight bag?
Examples from PDF: Philippines to US cities (SFO/LAX/HNL/SEA/JFK/ORD) and Toronto - overweight 23.1-32 kg USD 250 (CAD 250 from Canada); oversized and overweight USD 750 (CAD 750)
How much is an extra checked bag on Philippine Airlines?
Examples from PDF: Philippines to US cities - piece in excess of allowance USD 250; to Japan USD 120; Guam/Saipan/Koror routes USD 225
What is already included before Philippine Airlines excess fees apply?
Economy (piece system, e.g. USA/Canada routes): 2 pieces, total 100 lbs (46 kg) for the 2 pieces, no piece over 50 lbs (23 kg) or 62 in (158 cm); Premium Economy (piece system routes listed): 2 pieces, total 110 lbs (50 kg), no piece over 55 lbs (25 kg) or 62 in (158 cm); Business (piece system, USA/Hawaii/Canada routes): 2 pieces, total 140 lbs (64 kg), no piece over 70 lbs (32 kg) or 62 in (158 cm)
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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