Air Tahiti Nui Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

TN / THT · French Polynesia

Air Tahiti Nui lets you buy extra, overweight (24-32 kg) or oversized (159-200 cm) checked bags online at any time - during booking, in Manage My Booking or via the app - with published flat fees per bag that vary by departure and destination region. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage Policy Official website

Updated Aug 5, 2026

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Air Tahiti Nui

Buy Baggage

Go to airtahitinui.com and open 'Manage my booking' (or add excess baggage during the online ticket booking flow before payment)
Enter your booking reference and last name to retrieve your reservation
Select the passenger and choose the 'Excess baggage' service (additional bag, overweight bag up to 32 kg, or oversized bag up to 200 cm)
Review the fee displayed for your route and the excess type, then complete payment
Check your confirmation email and updated itinerary - the excess baggage allowance is attached to your booking
You can also buy excess baggage through the Air Tahiti Nui mobile app, at ATN sales offices or travel agencies, or at the check-in counter on departure day

Prices

Flat fee per additional checked bag, set by departure region and destination. For flights departing from the United States or Canada, separate USD/CAD fee tables apply and (under US DOT / Canadian Transportation Agency rules) the Most Significant Carrier's allowance and excess charges apply to the entire itinerary.

Label	Amount	Notes
French Polynesia → Australia / New Zealand / USA / Canada / New Caledonia	XPF 8,000	Per extra bag, for flights departing from French Polynesia to these destinations.
French Polynesia → France	XPF 10,000	Per extra bag, for flights departing from French Polynesia to France.
French Polynesia → other destinations	XPF 12,000	Per extra bag, for flights departing from French Polynesia to destinations other than Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, New Caledonia and France.
France / Europe / Africa / Middle East → USA / French Polynesia / Japan	EUR 85	Per extra bag, for flights departing from France, Europe, Africa or the Middle East to the USA, French Polynesia or Japan.
France / Europe / Africa / Middle East → other destinations	EUR 100	Per extra bag, for flights departing from France, Europe, Africa or the Middle East to destinations other than the USA, French Polynesia and Japan.
New Zealand → Australia / French Polynesia / Japan	NZD 120	Per extra bag, for flights departing from New Zealand to Australia, French Polynesia or Japan.
New Zealand → USA / Canada / other destinations	NZD 200	Per extra bag, for flights departing from New Zealand to the USA, Canada or other destinations.
Australia → USA / Canada / New Zealand / French Polynesia / Japan / Asia	AUD 120	Per extra bag, for flights departing from Australia to the USA, Canada, New Zealand, French Polynesia, Japan or Asia.
Australia → other destinations	AUD 200	Per extra bag, for flights departing from Australia to destinations other than the USA, Canada, New Zealand, French Polynesia, Japan and Asia.
New Caledonia → French Polynesia / USA	XPF 10,000	Per extra bag, for flights departing from New Caledonia to French Polynesia or the USA.
New Caledonia → other destinations	XPF 16,000	Per extra bag, for flights departing from New Caledonia to destinations other than French Polynesia and the USA.
Japan / Asia → French Polynesia	JPY 10,000	Per extra bag, for flights departing from Japan or Asia to French Polynesia.
Japan / Asia → other destinations	JPY 20,000	Per extra bag, for flights departing from Japan or Asia to destinations other than French Polynesia.
From USA → French Polynesia	USD 80	Per extra bag on flights departing from the United States to French Polynesia.
From USA → France / Europe / Africa / Middle East	USD 100	Per extra bag on flights departing from the United States to France, Europe, Africa or the Middle East.
From USA → New Zealand	USD 145	Per extra bag on flights departing from the United States to New Zealand.
From USA → Australia	USD 90	Per extra bag on flights departing from the United States to Australia.
From USA → New Caledonia	USD 100	Per extra bag on flights departing from the United States to New Caledonia.
From USA → Japan / Asia	USD 185	Per extra bag on flights departing from the United States to Japan or Asia.
From Canada → French Polynesia	CAD 100	Per extra bag on flights departing from Canada to French Polynesia.
From Canada → France / Europe / Africa / Middle East	CAD 130	Per extra bag on flights departing from Canada to France, Europe, Africa or the Middle East.
From Canada → New Zealand	CAD 180	Per extra bag on flights departing from Canada to New Zealand.
From Canada → Australia	CAD 120	Per extra bag on flights departing from Canada to Australia.
From Canada → New Caledonia	CAD 130	Per extra bag on flights departing from Canada to New Caledonia.
From Canada → Japan / Asia	CAD 230	Per extra bag on flights departing from Canada to Japan or Asia.

Flat fee per overweight bag of 24 to 32 kg for passengers in Moana Economy or Mānava Premium (whose allowance is 23 kg); fees depend on the departure region and destination. Two pricing columns are published: Piece Concept (charged per bag) and Weight Concept (charged per kilogram, mainly on routes to/from Australia). Overweight bags can be purchased online, in Manage My Booking, at ATN agencies or at check-in, like extra bags.

Label	Amount	Notes
French Polynesia → Australia / New Zealand / USA / Canada / New Caledonia and France	XPF 12,000 per bag / XPF 2,000 per kg	Piece Concept fee is per overweight bag; the per-kg rate applies under the Weight Concept (e.g. on routes to/from Australia). Applies for bags weighing 24-32 kg on flights departing from French Polynesia.
French Polynesia → other destinations	XPF 14,000 per bag	Per overweight bag of 24-32 kg on flights departing from French Polynesia to destinations other than Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, New Caledonia and France.
France / Europe / Africa / Middle East → USA / French Polynesia / Japan	EUR 100 per bag / EUR 20 per kg	Piece Concept fee per overweight bag; per-kg rate under the Weight Concept.
France / Europe / Africa / Middle East → other destinations	EUR 120 per bag	Per overweight bag of 24-32 kg to destinations other than the USA, French Polynesia and Japan.
New Zealand → Australia / French Polynesia / Japan	NZD 150 per bag / NZD 25 per kg	Piece Concept fee per overweight bag; per-kg rate under the Weight Concept.
New Zealand → USA / Canada / other destinations	NZD 250 per bag	Per overweight bag of 24-32 kg to the USA, Canada or other destinations.
Australia → USA / Canada / New Zealand / French Polynesia / Japan / Asia	AUD 150 per bag / AUD 20 per kg	Piece Concept fee per overweight bag; per-kg rate under the Weight Concept.
Australia → other destinations	AUD 250 per bag	Per overweight bag of 24-32 kg to destinations other than the USA, Canada, New Zealand, French Polynesia, Japan and Asia.
New Caledonia → French Polynesia / USA	XPF 12,000 per bag / XPF 2,000 per kg	Piece Concept fee per overweight bag; per-kg rate under the Weight Concept.
New Caledonia → other destinations	XPF 20,000 per bag	Per overweight bag of 24-32 kg to destinations other than French Polynesia and the USA.
Japan / Asia → French Polynesia	JPY 12,000 per bag / JPY 2,000 per kg	Piece Concept fee per overweight bag; per-kg rate under the Weight Concept.
Japan / Asia → other destinations	JPY 24,000 per bag	Per overweight bag of 24-32 kg to destinations other than French Polynesia.
From USA → French Polynesia	USD 120 per bag / USD 20 per kg	Per overweight bag of 24-32 kg on flights departing from the United States.
From USA → France / Europe / Africa / Middle East	USD 120 per bag	Per overweight bag of 24-32 kg on flights departing from the United States to France, Europe, Africa or the Middle East.
From USA → New Zealand	USD 100 per bag	Per overweight bag of 24-32 kg on flights departing from the United States to New Zealand.
From USA → Australia	USD 100 per bag / USD 15 per kg	Piece Concept fee per overweight bag; per-kg rate under the Weight Concept.
From USA → New Caledonia	USD 120 per bag / USD 20 per kg	Piece Concept fee per overweight bag; per-kg rate under the Weight Concept.
From USA → Japan / Asia	USD 220 per bag / USD 18 per kg	Piece Concept fee per overweight bag; per-kg rate under the Weight Concept.
From Canada → French Polynesia	CAD 150 per bag / CAD 25 per kg	Per overweight bag of 24-32 kg on flights departing from Canada.
From Canada → France / Europe / Africa / Middle East	CAD 150 per bag	Per overweight bag of 24-32 kg on flights departing from Canada to France, Europe, Africa or the Middle East.
From Canada → New Zealand	CAD 200 per bag / CAD 20 per kg	Piece Concept fee per overweight bag; per-kg rate under the Weight Concept.
From Canada → Australia	CAD 150 per bag	Per overweight bag of 24-32 kg on flights departing from Canada to Australia.
From Canada → New Caledonia	CAD 150 per bag / CAD 25 per kg	Piece Concept fee per overweight bag; per-kg rate under the Weight Concept.
From Canada → Japan / Asia	CAD 280 per bag / CAD 23 per kg	Piece Concept fee per overweight bag; per-kg rate under the Weight Concept.

Flat fee per oversized bag whose total dimensions (height + width + length) exceed the 158 cm allowance but do not exceed 200 cm; fees depend on the departure region and destination. Oversized bags can be purchased online, in Manage My Booking, at ATN agencies or at check-in, like extra bags.

Label	Amount	Notes
French Polynesia → Australia / New Zealand / USA / Canada / New Caledonia and France	XPF 12,000	Per oversized bag (159-200 cm total dimensions) on flights departing from French Polynesia.
French Polynesia → other destinations	XPF 14,000	Per oversized bag on flights departing from French Polynesia to destinations other than Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, New Caledonia and France.
France / Europe / Africa / Middle East → USA / French Polynesia / Japan	EUR 100	Per oversized bag (159-200 cm total dimensions) on flights departing from France, Europe, Africa or the Middle East.
France / Europe / Africa / Middle East → other destinations	EUR 120	Per oversized bag to destinations other than the USA, French Polynesia and Japan.
New Zealand → Australia / French Polynesia / Japan	NZD 150	Per oversized bag (159-200 cm total dimensions) on flights departing from New Zealand.
New Zealand → USA / Canada / other destinations	NZD 250	Per oversized bag to the USA, Canada or other destinations.
Australia → USA / Canada / New Zealand / French Polynesia / Japan / Asia	AUD 150	Per oversized bag (159-200 cm total dimensions) on flights departing from Australia.
Australia → other destinations	AUD 250	Per oversized bag to destinations other than the USA, Canada, New Zealand, French Polynesia, Japan and Asia.
New Caledonia → French Polynesia / USA	XPF 12,000	Per oversized bag (159-200 cm total dimensions) on flights departing from New Caledonia.
New Caledonia → other destinations	XPF 20,000	Per oversized bag to destinations other than French Polynesia and the USA.
Japan / Asia → French Polynesia	JPY 12,000	Per oversized bag (159-200 cm total dimensions) on flights departing from Japan or Asia.
Japan / Asia → other destinations	JPY 24,000	Per oversized bag to destinations other than French Polynesia.
From USA → French Polynesia	USD 120	Per oversized bag (159-200 cm total dimensions) on flights departing from the United States.
From USA → France / Europe / Africa / Middle East	USD 120	Per oversized bag on flights departing from the United States to France, Europe, Africa or the Middle East.
From USA → New Zealand	USD 100	Per oversized bag on flights departing from the United States to New Zealand.
From USA → Australia	USD 100	Per oversized bag on flights departing from the United States to Australia.
From USA → New Caledonia	USD 120	Per oversized bag on flights departing from the United States to New Caledonia.
From USA → Japan / Asia	USD 220	Per oversized bag on flights departing from the United States to Japan or Asia.
From Canada → French Polynesia	CAD 150	Per oversized bag (159-200 cm total dimensions) on flights departing from Canada.
From Canada → France / Europe / Africa / Middle East	CAD 150	Per oversized bag on flights departing from Canada to France, Europe, Africa or the Middle East.
From Canada → New Zealand	CAD 200	Per oversized bag on flights departing from Canada to New Zealand.
From Canada → Australia	CAD 150	Per oversized bag on flights departing from Canada to Australia.
From Canada → New Caledonia	CAD 150	Per oversized bag on flights departing from Canada to New Caledonia.
From Canada → Japan / Asia	CAD 280	Per oversized bag on flights departing from Canada to Japan or Asia.

Air Tahiti Nui carries one listed sports item (golf, diving, surfboard, bodyboard, paddleboard, ski, inflatable canoe-kayak, 5 kg fishing rod or paddle) free of charge in the hold up to 23 kg, in addition to the standard bag allowance. Between 23 and 32 kg the overweight charges apply; over 32 kg or over 250 cm the item must go through the freight service.

Label	Amount	Notes
Listed sports equipment (free of charge)	0	Free carriage of one item per passenger: golf, diving, one or more surfboards in a single surf bag, bodyboard/kneeboard/longboard/kitesurf/wakeboard/hydrofoil/snowboard, paddleboard, water or snow skis, inflatable canoe-kayak, 5 kg fishing rod or 5 kg paddle. Maximum 23 kg including container; accepted up to 250 cm length (standard max is 200 cm). A liability waiver must be signed at check-in and carriage depends on available space in the hold. Free even if it is the only checked bag, provided conditions are met.
Sports equipment 23-32 kg	See overweight fees	If the sports item weighs more than 23 kg but at most 32 kg, the standard overweight charges apply. Over 32 kg: must be shipped via the freight service.
Other sports equipment within allowance	0	Paragliding, windsurfing, fishing tackle (except rod), disassembled bicycles and tennis accessories are carried free when included in the free baggage allowance. If they do not meet the number, size or weight requirements, excess bag, excess weight and excess size fees apply.

Club Tiare members of any status can use their miles to buy an additional, overweight or oversized bag for the route pairs below.

Label	Amount	Notes
Tahiti ↔ Auckland	8,500 Club Tiare miles	Same mileage for an additional bag, an overweight bag up to 32 kg or an oversized bag up to 200 cm.
Tahiti ↔ Los Angeles	10,000 Club Tiare miles	Same mileage for an additional bag, an overweight bag up to 32 kg or an oversized bag up to 200 cm.
Tahiti ↔ Narita	15,000 Club Tiare miles	Same mileage for an additional bag, an overweight bag up to 32 kg or an oversized bag up to 200 cm.
Tahiti ↔ Paris	15,000 Club Tiare miles	Same mileage for an additional bag, an overweight bag up to 32 kg or an oversized bag up to 200 cm.
Los Angeles ↔ Auckland	15,000 Club Tiare miles	Same mileage for an additional bag, an overweight bag up to 32 kg or an oversized bag up to 200 cm.
Los Angeles ↔ Paris	10,000 Club Tiare miles	Same mileage for an additional bag, an overweight bag up to 32 kg or an oversized bag up to 200 cm.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Additional, overweight and oversized bags can be purchased online at any time: during the ticket booking process, or after booking in the 'Manage my booking' section of airtahitinui.com. The service can also be bought through the Air Tahiti Nui mobile app.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Online on airtahitinui.com (during booking or in 'Manage my booking', which requires your booking reference and last name), on the Air Tahiti Nui mobile app, at Air Tahiti Nui sales offices, at travel agencies, or at the check-in counter on the day of departure.

How does Air Tahiti Nui calculate extra baggage charges?

The fee depends on the type of excess (quantity, weight, size) and on the origin and destination of the trip, with published tables per departure region and destination. If a bag combines several excesses (e.g. extra quantity + overweight + oversized), the fees are cumulative. For overweight bags, ATN publishes both a Piece Concept fee (per bag) and a Weight Concept fee (per kilogram, mainly on routes to/from Australia).

How many extra bags can I buy, and what are the bag limits?

The maximum weight of any checked bag is 32 kg regardless of class; above 32 kg it must be shipped as cargo. Free checked allowance is 1 x 23 kg in Moana Economy, 2 x 23 kg in Mānava Premium and 2 x 32 kg in Poerava Business (Club Tiare Silver/Gold members get 1 extra bag). Checked bags must not exceed 158 cm total dimensions; overweight applies from 24 kg (Economy/Premium) and oversized from 159 cm.

What are the overweight and oversized baggage rules?

Bags weighing 24-32 kg in Moana Economy or Mānava Premium are charged the published overweight fee; bags whose total dimensions are 159-200 cm are charged the published oversized fee. Bags over 32 kg or over 200 cm cannot be checked as baggage and must be handled by the freight service. If a bag is both overweight and oversized, both fees apply in addition to any extra-bag fee.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

There is no published cut-off: Air Tahiti Nui states the purchase can be made at any time, from booking up to the day of departure at the check-in counter. The 'Excess Baggage' service is only available once the ticket is issued; with the 'lock my fare' booking option, payment can be deferred for up to 72 hours after the reservation.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online in advance vs at the airport?

Air Tahiti Nui publishes a single fee table for excess baggage: the same published rates apply whether you buy online, in a sales office, at a travel agency or at the check-in counter. No online discount or airport surcharge is published.

Can I pay for extra baggage with cards, loyalty points, or miles?

Yes. Excess baggage can be paid by standard online payment methods, and Club Tiare members of any status can use their miles for an excess bag award (e.g. 8,500 miles Tahiti-Auckland, 15,000 miles Tahiti-Paris) instead of cash.

Can I get a refund or transfer extra baggage if I cancel or change my booking?

The Excess Baggage service is nominative and non-transferable. It is refundable if the associated ticket is refundable and you request a refund for the unused ticket, if Air Tahiti Nui changes your reservation to a flight it does not operate, or after a full upgrade from Moana Economy to Mānava Premium/Poerava Business (one extra bag refunded). It is non-refundable for non-refundable tickets, if you add or cancel a stopover, change to another airline's flight, or bought it with miles. Modification is free if the original travel date changes, subject to availability.

Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?

Yes. The Excess Baggage service is only offered on flights operated by Air Tahiti Nui (TN flight number, ticket 244-). For itineraries with codeshare partners (SNCF, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Air Calin, Korean Air) or other operating airlines, consult the operating airline's website, as their bag policies may differ; the most restrictive rule applies during the trip.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?

The service is only sold from Air Tahiti Nui's ports of call (Papeete, Los Angeles, Seattle, Paris, Auckland, Narita). For all flights departing from or arriving in the United States or Canada, the US DOT / Canadian Transportation Agency require the Most Significant Carrier's baggage allowance and excess charges to apply to the entire itinerary. Certain medical equipment or accessories for children may be carried free of charge, and listed music instruments (e.g. ukulele, acoustic guitar) and sports equipment are carried free up to 23 kg.

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