✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Here’s the good news that separates Juneyao Airlines from the Wizz/Ryanair crowd: even the cheapest Economy fare includes a free checked bag. On international and regional routes that’s 1 piece up to 23 kg; on China-domestic hops it’s a weight-based 20 kg. So a cheap Juneyao deal fare — the kind aifly surfaces on long-haul out of Shanghai or on European one-stops via PVG — already gets you a real suitcase, not just an under-seat backpack. That’s increasingly rare on a budget Asian carrier.
The catch is the cabin, not the hold. Economy gets just one carry-on piece, max 5 kg, sized 55 x 40 x 20 cm. Five kilos is tight — a packed roller easily blows past it — and Juneyao does weigh cabin bags at the gate. There’s no separately-defined free “personal item” under the seat in the published rules, so plan around that single 5 kg allowance rather than the 7-8 kg you might be used to elsewhere.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare checked bag | 1 x 23 kg (international) / 20 kg (domestic) — included |
| Economy carry-on | 1 piece, 5 kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm |
| Business carry-on | 2 pieces, 8 kg each |
| Free personal item | None separately defined — counts toward the carry-on piece |
| Intl economy checked | 1 piece x 23 kg (Japan/Korea/Singapore: 2 pieces) |
| Domestic economy checked | 20 kg, weight-based |
| Business class checked | 30 kg |
| Extra bags | Buy via Juneyao app/WeChat before check-in |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | No separate under-seat allowance published — it counts within your one carry-on piece |
| Carry-on bag (Economy) | 1 piece, max 5 kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm (sum of sides 115 cm) — all fares |
| Carry-on bag (Business) | 2 pieces, max 8 kg each, 55 x 40 x 20 cm |
Checked baggage & fees
| Economy — international/regional | 1 piece, up to 23 kg (sum of sides 158 cm) |
| Economy — Japan / South Korea / Singapore | 2 pieces, up to 23 kg each |
| Economy — China domestic | 20 kg, weight-based (no piece limit) |
| Business class | 30 kg |
| First class (where offered) | 40 kg total |
| Max single bag weight | 50 kg per piece (domestic); excess needs prior airline consent |
| Excess / extra bag fee | Varies by route/zone — commonly CNY 750-2200 per extra piece internationally; cheapest if pre-purchased in the app |
What each fare includes
| Cabin | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Within carry-on | 1 x 5 kg | 1 x 23 kg intl / 20 kg domestic |
| Business | Within carry-on | 2 x 8 kg | 30 kg |
| First (select routes) | Within carry-on | 2 x 8 kg | 40 kg total |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap Juneyao deal fare: a 23 kg checked bag on international routes (20 kg domestic) plus one 5 kg carry-on. That’s a genuinely usable allowance — you don’t need to budget anything extra for a normal week’s luggage, which is the whole appeal of grabbing a Juneyao long-haul deal over a no-frills LCC.
The thing to budget for is the cabin. The 5 kg Economy carry-on limit is the tightest part of the policy, and it’s enforced at the gate. If you travel carry-on-only or pack a heavy laptop bag, you’ll either be checking it or paying — so if you need more than 23 kg in the hold, buy the extra allowance in the Juneyao app or WeChat mini-program before check-in, where it’s far cheaper than the airport counter. Don’t wait: gate and counter excess fees on Chinese carriers are punitive.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports gear, instruments and oversize items go as checked baggage and must stay within the 50 kg single-piece and 158 cm size envelope; anything larger needs the airline’s prior consent and may be charged as cargo or excess. Fragile and valuable items (electronics, cameras) should stay in the cabin within your one 5 kg piece. Liquids in carry-on follow the standard 100 ml-per-container rule.
Note the 2025/2026 reality for European travellers: the EU has been moving toward a standardised free cabin-bag baseline, but Juneyao — a Chinese carrier — still applies its own 5 kg / 55 x 40 x 20 cm Economy cabin rule, which is below what EU-based airlines now advertise. Always size and weigh to Juneyao’s numbers on a Juneyao ticket, not your home airline’s.
Australia ↔ China — you get 2 bags, not 1. Juneyao Air’s official baggage page lists only 1 checked piece to/from Australia and New Zealand — but the real allowance on a Standard Economy ticket to mainland China is 2 × 23 kg. This is the long-standing Oceania–China rule that the major Chinese carriers run for the student, family and daigou market, and it is what your ticket actually carries. The one exception is the cheaper “Economy Light” / “Saver” fare, which gives 1 × 23 kg; a standard economy fare gives you two.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Juneyao Economy fare include a checked bag?
Yes. Unlike a true LCC, Juneyao’s standard Economy fare includes a free checked allowance — 1 piece up to 23 kg on international/regional routes, or 20 kg weight-based on China-domestic flights.
How heavy can my Juneyao carry-on be?
Economy passengers get one carry-on piece up to 5 kg, sized 55 x 40 x 20 cm. Business passengers get two pieces up to 8 kg each. The 5 kg economy limit is strict and weighed at the gate.
Is there a free personal item under the seat?
Juneyao’s published rules don’t define a separate free under-seat personal item — your one carry-on piece (5 kg in Economy) is your total cabin allowance, so pack accordingly.
How many checked bags do I get on international Juneyao flights?
Economy gets 1 piece up to 23 kg on most international and regional routes. Routes to Japan, South Korea and Singapore allow 2 pieces of 23 kg each.
What's the checked allowance on Juneyao domestic flights within China?
Domestic Economy uses a weight-based 20 kg allowance (no piece count). Business is 30 kg. Single bags can weigh up to 50 kg, but anything over your free allowance needs prior consent and is charged as excess.
How much does an extra bag cost on Juneyao?
It varies by route and zone — international extra pieces commonly run around CNY 750-2200. Always buy it through the Juneyao app or WeChat mini-program before check-in; the airport counter is significantly more expensive.
Can I buy extra baggage allowance in advance?
Yes — after booking and before check-in, purchase additional allowance via the Juneyao Airlines app or WeChat mini-program. Pre-purchasing is cheaper than paying at the airport.
What do Business and First class get on Juneyao?
Business class gets 30 kg checked plus two 8 kg carry-on pieces. First class (offered on select routes) gets 40 kg total. Both cabins get the more generous carry-on allowance compared to Economy’s single 5 kg piece.