LIFT Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

-- / LFT · South Africa

LIFT sells extra checked bags (up to 23 kg each) during booking from R200 per flight, or after booking via Manage Booking and at the airport for R300 per bag per flight. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Oct 8, 2026

LIFT Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

LabelAmountNotes
Economy No-BagNo checked baggage included
Economy Bag1 x 23 kg
  • Max 90 x 75 x 43 cm per bag.

Carry-on baggage

  • Economy1 x 7 kg
    • Max 56 x 36 x 23 cm, plus one personal item (max 40 x 15 x 20 cm) fitting under the seat.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on LIFT

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to lift.co.za and open Manage Booking.
  2. Enter your booking reference number and the primary traveller's surname to retrieve the reservation.
  3. Select Add Extras and choose the additional checked bags or sporting equipment you need, for one or both flights on a return booking.
  4. Pay for the extras; post-booking bags are charged at R300 per bag per flight.

Prices

Bundle pricing per flight when bags are added during booking: R200 for 1 bag, R450 for 2 bags, R750 for 3 bags.

LabelAmountNotes
1 bag, added during bookingR200
  • Per flight (one-way). Same price across Economy No-Bag, Economy Bag and Premium fares.
2 bags, added during bookingR450
  • Per flight (one-way). Newer support article (Dec 2025) lists R450; the older Flight Extras page lists R350 for 2 checked bags on the Economy No-Bag fare.
3 bags, added during bookingR750
  • Per flight (one-way). Shown in the fare table under the Economy No-Bag column; article text confirms up to 3 bags can be booked online per passenger.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Add bags on the Extras page during booking (up to 3 bags per passenger), or later via the Manage Booking portal up to 1 hour before departure. More than 3 bags can only be bought at the airport on the day of departure.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Buy extra bags on lift.co.za during booking (Extras page), after booking in the Manage Booking portal under Add Extras, or at the airport ticket desks on the day of departure.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

During booking you can add bags any time before completing the purchase. After booking, the detailed purchase guide allows extra bags via Manage Booking up to 1 hour before departure; the general baggage policy page more conservatively mentions 24 hours, so add bags as early as possible.

How does the airline calculate extra baggage charges?

Bags are charged per flight (one-way), so on a return trip you can add bags to one or both flights. During-booking bundles cost R200 for 1 bag, R450 for 2 bags and R750 for 3 bags; anything added after booking costs a flat R300 per bag per flight.

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

Yes. Adding bags during booking (from R200 for 1 bag) is cheaper than adding them afterwards via Manage Booking or at the airport (R300 per bag per flight).

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

Up to 3 checked bags per passenger can be booked online. Each checked bag may weigh up to 23 kg and measure up to 90 x 75 x 43 cm. Bags over these limits face heavy-bag fees or must go as cargo.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

Bags between 23 kg and 32 kg are heavy bags with an additional R200 fee levied at the airport. Bags over 32 kg, or larger than 200 x 80 x 75 cm, cannot be checked in and must be sent via cargo at your own expense.

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