China Eastern Airlines Baggage Guide & Official Links

MU / CES · China

Purchase prepaid baggage online up to 6 hours before departure via the China Eastern website or app. Excess baggage fees are based on route zone and whether piece-based or weight-based system applies. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Official website

Buy Extra Baggage

Updated Jul 4, 2026

Baggage PolicyBuy Baggage
From Official: YesApp purchase: Yes

Steps

  1. Go to ceair.com and click 'Self Service' → 'Prepaid Baggage', or go directly to the Prepaid Baggage page.
  2. Enter your flight number, ticket number, name, ID number, and phone number, then click 'Query'.
  3. Select the number of extra bags or the weight package you need to purchase.
  4. Complete payment online by credit card or other accepted payment methods.
  5. After successful payment, the pre-paid baggage allowance is linked to your booking. A confirmation will be sent to your contact information.

Prices

Extra checked bags

Excess baggage fees are charged per piece on international routes and per kilogram on domestic routes. Each piece ≤ 23 kg and ≤ 158 cm total dimensions. Maximum weight per piece: 32 kg on most routes (45 kg for North America excluding Canada).

LabelAmountNotes
Domestic flights (per kg)See official pricing
  • 1.5% of the highest published adult Economy class fare for a one-way direct flight on the same day, per kilogram.
  • Fee = (Total checked weight - Free allowance) × 1.5% of highest Economy fare.
  • Charged in RMB, rounded up to nearest whole number.
  • The fare reference is the highest published Economy class fare on the day of travel; check your ticket or ceair.com for the applicable fare basis.
Chinese Mainland ↔ Americas1,300 / 2,000 RMB per piece
  • First piece: 1,300 RMB. Second and additional pieces: 2,000 RMB each.
  • South America and Canada routes: max 32 kg per piece. Other North America: max 45 kg.
Chinese Mainland ↔ Australia / New Zealand1,100 / 2,000 RMB per piece
  • First piece: 1,100 RMB. Second and additional pieces: 2,000 RMB each.
Chinese Mainland ↔ Europe / Africa (excl. Egypt) / Japan / South Korea1,000 / 2,000 RMB per piece
  • First piece: 1,000 RMB. Second and additional pieces: 2,000 RMB each.
Chinese Mainland ↔ Hong Kong / Macau / Taiwan800 / 1,000 RMB per piece
  • First piece: 800 RMB. Second and additional pieces: 1,000 RMB each.
Chinese Mainland ↔ Egypt / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central Asia / West Asia / Middle East800 / 1,200 RMB per piece
  • First piece: 800 RMB. Second and additional pieces: 1,200 RMB each.
Connecting routes via Chinese Mainland1,200 / 2,000 RMB per piece
  • First piece: 1,200 RMB. Second and additional pieces: 2,000 RMB each.
  • For international one-way connecting routes transiting through Mainland China.
Prepaid baggage (随心带) — piece-basedSee official pricing
  • Up to 5 pieces per passenger per flight segment.
  • Each piece ≤ 23 kg and ≤ 158 cm.
  • Price is tiered by route; exact amount shown at time of purchase on the official website.
  • Available for China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines operated flights.
Prepaid baggage (随心带) — weight-basedSee official pricing
  • Select 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 kg packages, up to 30 kg total per passenger.
  • Price is tiered by route; exact amount shown at time of purchase.
  • Available for China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines operated flights.

Overweight baggage

Overweight fees apply to checked baggage exceeding standard weight limits, charged per piece.

LabelAmountNotes
Economy 23-32 kg (most international routes)1,000 RMB
  • Applies to routes between Chinese Mainland and Americas, Australia/NZ, Europe/Africa/Japan/Korea, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan, and other international routes.
  • Max weight per piece on most routes: 32 kg.
  • Oversize, overweight, and extra baggage fees are charged cumulatively.
Americas Business 32-45 kg2,700 RMB
  • For Business class baggage weighing between 32 kg and 45 kg on Americas routes.

Oversized baggage

Oversized fees apply to checked baggage exceeding standard dimension limits.

LabelAmountNotes
159-203 cm (sum of three sides)1,000 RMB
  • Applies to most international routes. Americas routes with >203 cm: 2,700 RMB.
  • Oversize, overweight, and extra baggage fees are charged cumulatively.
Over 203 cm (sum of three sides)2,000 / 2,700 RMB
  • 2,000 RMB for most international routes; 2,700 RMB for Americas routes.
  • Transport of items over 203 cm requires airline approval.

Special baggage (sports equipment)

Sports equipment (bicycles, golf, skiing, etc.) has special excess baggage fee rules.

LabelAmountNotes
Bicycles / Golf / Ski / Diving / Fishing equipmentSee official pricing
  • One item may be included in free baggage allowance on piece-system routes.
  • Excess piece fee: 1,000 RMB (Americas), 2,000 RMB (Japan/Korea/Europe/Australia), 1,000 RMB (other regions), for items ≤ 203 cm.
  • Items >203 cm require airline approval and cost 1,000-4,000 RMB depending on route.
  • Weight-based routes: special rates apply (e.g., 6 kg per golf set, 3 kg per ski set).
Surfboards / Windsurfers / Kayaks / ParaglidersSee official pricing
  • Not included in free baggage allowance.
  • Surfboard/windsurfer ≤ 277 cm: charged at 5 kg per piece on weight-based routes.
  • Kayaks and paragliders: 4,500-6,000 RMB per piece depending on route.
  • Max weight per piece: 32 kg (45 kg on USA routes).

Airport / late purchase

Prepaid baggage (随心带) must be purchased at least 6 hours before departure online. Airport purchase follows the standard excess baggage fee rates.

  • Online prepaid vs airport / standard ratesSee official pricing
    • Prepaid baggage (随心带) online: tiered pricing by route, potentially lower than airport rates.
    • Airport purchase: standard excess baggage fees apply (per-piece rates for international, per-kg for domestic).
    • Online prepaid must be completed at least 6 hours before departure.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. China Eastern offers the '随心带' (Sui Xin Dai) prepaid baggage service. You can purchase extra checked baggage online via the official website, mobile app, or M-site up to 6 hours before departure.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Go to the China Eastern website (ceair.com) → Self Service → Prepaid Baggage, or use the China Eastern APP. You will need your flight number, ticket number, name, ID number, and phone number to proceed. It can also be purchased at China Eastern ticket offices.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

The prepaid baggage must be purchased at least 6 hours before the scheduled flight departure time.

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

Under the piece-based system, each passenger can purchase up to 5 extra pieces per flight segment. Each piece must not exceed 23 kg and 158 cm total dimensions. Under the weight-based system (domestic), you can purchase up to 30 kg in increments of 5 kg. For prepaid weight-based baggage, options are 5/10/15/20/25/30 kg.

How does China Eastern calculate extra baggage charges?

Pricing depends on the route and whether it uses a piece-based or weight-based system. International routes are piece-based with fixed fees per route zone: Americas (1,300/2,000 RMB), Australia/NZ (1,100/2,000 RMB), Europe/Japan/Korea (1,000/2,000 RMB), Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan (800/1,000 RMB), and other regions (800/1,200 RMB). Domestic flights use a weight-based system at 1.5% of the highest Economy fare per kg. Prepaid baggage (随心带) is tiered by route with prices displayed at the time of purchase.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

For Economy class, baggage weighing 23-32 kg is charged 1,000 RMB as an overweight fee on most international routes. Oversized baggage measuring 159-203 cm total dimensions costs 1,000 RMB, and over 203 cm costs 2,000 RMB (2,700 RMB for Americas routes). Overweight, oversized, and extra baggage fees are charged cumulatively. Maximum weight per piece is 32 kg on most routes (45 kg for North America, excluding Canada).

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

China Eastern offers the prepaid '随心带' product online with route-based tiered pricing which may be lower than airport excess baggage rates. Prepaid purchase requires completing the transaction at least 6 hours before departure. Airport purchase follows the standard excess baggage fee schedule.

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

The prepaid '随心带' baggage service only applies to flights operated by China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. For codeshare or partner-operated flights, standard excess baggage fees and rules of the operating carrier apply.

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

Online payment by credit card and other standard online payment methods are accepted. Eastern Miles members can use their miles to pay for prepaid baggage: 10 miles = 1 RMB for the '随心带' product, for the member or their designated beneficiaries (beneficiary list must be set up in advance).

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

Prepaid baggage must be refunded in full (cannot refund part of it). If you rebook within the same fare class, the prepaid baggage transfers automatically. For different fare class or ticket endorsement, you must cancel the prepaid baggage before departure (no fee) and repurchase. Refund requests must be made through the original purchase channel before check-in, within 12 months of purchase.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?

Basic Economy Class passengers on some international routes may have zero free baggage allowance, but can still prepay for baggage. If actual excess baggage weight is less than what was prepaid, no refund is given for the difference; if more, the difference must be paid at the airport. Oversize, overweight, and extra baggage fees are cumulative.

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