Baggage Fees
The Ultimate Airline Checked Baggage Fees Chart:
The chart below has been updated with all of the latest baggage fee changes for 21 US and Canadian carriers. It first displays in alphabetical order the US based network carriers, followed by all other US based carriers, followed by Canadian carriers.
-All fees listed are for each way, simply double the fee to calculate the cost for round-trip travel.
-The following chart is applicable for economy class travel only.
-Prices for US carriers are for travel to or from the United States and the listed destination.
-Prices for Canadian carriers are for travel to or from Canada and the listed destination.
-Generally if one person on an itinerary is exempt then everyone of that reservation is also exempt from baggage fees.
Airline: 1st Bag 2nd Bag Other fees Exemptions
AA US & Canada: $25.
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Other locations: FreeUS & Canada: $35.
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Mexico: $30.
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Europe & India: $50.
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Other locations: Free.Over 62 linear inches: $150.
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51-70 pounds: $50
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71-100 pounds: $100
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3rd bag: $100
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Some International rates may be higher.AA and OneWorld alliance Elites AND Full “Y class” refundable tickets AND AAnytime mileage awards all get 2 free 50 lb. bags
Continental US & Canada: $23 online, $25 airport.
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Other locations: FreeUS & Canada: $32 online, $35 airport.
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Latin America excluding Brazil: $27 online, $30 airport.
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Europe: $45 online, $50 airport.
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Other locations: Free.Over 62 linear inches: $100 domestic, $150 international.
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51-70 pounds: $50
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Over 70 pounds: Not allowed.
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3rd bag: $100 domestic, $150 international.Continental Gold & Plat Elites and Star Alliance Golds get 3 free 70 lb. bags.
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Continental Pres. Plus. cardholders get 2 free 70 pound bags, other Continental credit & debit cardholders get 1 free 50 lb. bag.
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Full “Y class” refundable tickets AND Continental Silver Elites and Star Alliance Silvers get 2 free 50 lb. bags
Delta US & Canada: $23 online, $25 airport.
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Other locations: Free.US & Canada: $32 online, $35 airport.
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Mexico & Caribbean: $27 online, $30 airport.
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Europe: $50 online, $55 airport
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Other locations: Free.Over 62 linear inches: $175.
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51-70 pounds: $90-$150.
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71-100 pounds: $175-$450.
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3rd bag: $100-$200.Delta Elites get 2 free 70 lb. bags.
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Full “Y class” refundable tickets get 2 free 50 lb. bags.
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Delta AMEX Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cardholders get 1 free 50 lb. bag.
United US & Canada: $23 online, $25 airport.
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Other locations: Free.US & Canada: $32 online, $35 airport.
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Caribbean & Mexico: $27 online, $30 airport.
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Europe: $45 online, $50 airport.
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Other locations: Free.Over 62 linear inches: $100-$200
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51-100 pounds: $100-$200
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3rd bag: $100-$200United 1K, 1P, and Star Alliance Gold Elites get 3 free 70 lb. bags.
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United 2P, 3P, and Star Alliance Silver Elites get 2 free 50 lb. bags.
USAirways All flights except Europe, Israel, and South America: $23 online, $25 airport
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Europe, Israel, and South America: Free.All flights except Europe, Israel, and South America: $32 online, $35 airport
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Europe: $50 online, $55 airport
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Israel and South America: Free.Over 62 linear inches: $100.
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51-70 pounds: $50
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71-100 pounds: $100
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3rd bag: $100USAirways and Star Alliance Elites get 2 or 3 free 50 lb. bags depending on status.
Airtran Systemwide: $20 Systemwide: $25 Over 61 linear inches: $49.
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51-70 pounds: $49
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71-100 pounds: $79
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3rd bag: $50Airtran elites get 2 free 50 lb. bags.
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Corporate members get 1 free 50 lb. bag.
Alaska Systemwide (note exceptions below): $20
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Guadalajara and Mexico City: Free
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Travel wholly within the State of Alaska: FreeSystemwide (note exceptions below): $20
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Guadalajara and Mexico City: Free
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Travel wholly within the State of Alaska: FreeOver 62 linear inches: $50.
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51-100 pounds: $50
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3rd bag: $20Alaska Elites get 2 free 50 lb. bags
Allegiant Systemwide: $15 online, $35 airport Systemwide: $25 online, $35 airport Over 80 linear inches: $25.
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51-70 pounds: $50
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71-100 pounds: $75
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3rd bag: $50
Frontier US:$20
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Other locations: Free.US:$30
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Other locations: Free.Over 62 linear inches: $75.
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51-100 pounds: $75
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3rd bag: $50Frontier elites get 2 free 50 lb. bags
Go Systemwide: $10 Systemwide: $17 Over 62 linear inches: $25
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51-70 pounds: $25
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71-100 pounds: $50
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3rd bag: $25Corporate members get 2 free 50 lb. bags
Hawaiian Mainland-$23 online, $25 airport
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Interisland-$10
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International: FreeMainland-$32 online, $35 airport
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Interisland-$17
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International: FreeOver 62 linear inches: $25 interisland, $100 mainland.
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51-70 pounds: $25 interisland, $50 mainland
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Over 70 pounds: Not allowed.
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3rd bag: $125 mainland, $25 interisland.Hawaiian Elite and Corporate members get 2-3 free 50 lb. bags
Jetblue Free Systemwide: $30 Over 62 linear inches: $75
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51-70 pounds: $50
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71-100 pounds: $100
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3rd bag: $75
Midwest Systemwide: $20 Systemwide: $30 Over 62 linear inches: $75
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51-100 pounds: $75
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3rd bag: $50
Southwest Free Free Over 62 linear inches: $50
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51-100 pounds: $50
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3rd bag: $50
Spirit Carry-on baggage that doesn't fit under the seat: $30 at ticket counter, $45 at gate.
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Domestic checked baggage: $25
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International checked baggage: $30
InterCarry-on baggage that doesn't fit under the seat: $30 at ticket counter, $45 at gate.
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Domestic checked baggage: $25
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International checked baggage: $30
InterOver 62 linear inches: $100
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51-70 pounds: $50
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71-100 pounds: $100
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3rd bag: $100Fare Club membership entitles you to a $10 discount on all carry-on or checked baggage fees paid for online.
Sun Country Systemwide: $20 online, $30 airport Systemwide: $25 online, $35 airport Over 62 linear inches: $75
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51-100 pounds: $75
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3rd bag: $75
USA3000 US: $15 online, $25 airport
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Other locations: Free.Systemwide: $25 Over 62 linear inches: $25
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51-70 pounds: $25
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Over 70 pounds: Not allowed.
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3rd bag: $25
Virgin America Systemwide: $25 (70 lbs) Systemwide: $25 (50 lbs) Over 62 linear inches: $50
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51-70 pounds: Free for 1st bag, $50 for additional bags.
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71-100 pounds: $100
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3rd bag: $25Main Cabin Select fares allow 1st bag for free.
Air Canada Free Within Canada: Free
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US: $27 online, $30 airport
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Europe: $45 online, $50 airport
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Other Locations: FreeOver 62 linear inches: $75 in North America, $100 elsewhere.
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51-70 pounds: $75 in North America, $100 elsewhere.
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71-100 pounds: Not allowed.
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3rd bag: $100 in North America, $225 elsewhere.Air Canada Elite and Super Elites get 3 free 70 lb. bags.
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Star Alliance Gold elites get 3 free 50 lb. bags
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Star Alliance Silver elites get 2 free 50 lb. bags
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10% off all bag fees when purchased online.
Porter Free Free (limit of 50 lbs. total checked weight per passenger.) Over 62 linear inches: Not allowed.
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Over 50 pounds per passenger: $5/kg. (2.2lbs.)
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3rd bag: $25Passengers flying on the reservation can pool their 50 pound weight allowance together.
WestJet Free Free Over 62 linear inches: $50
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51-100 pounds: $50
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3rd bag: $75
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April 1st, 2010 at 2:25 am
you have airtran price wrong I just flew airtran and there suitcases size is 61 inches not 62 ( bec. they charged me for 62 inch suitcase and there price is not 39$???? rather 79$!!!!
April 7th, 2010 at 5:19 am
Spirit is charging starting from aug 1, up to 45 for CARRY ON BAGS, are they crazy, what do you fly with then, and the second bag is goin up to 45 too, wow they lost me forsure!
April 7th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
As of March 1, 2010, Virgin America charges $25 for all bags 1-10. All the other information is correct
April 7th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
@aaron:
Airtran currently charges $49 for 62″+ bags:
http://www.airtran.com/policies/carry-on_checked.aspx#summary
@Yisroel:
Now I have to add another column I guess!
@Yehoshua:
Thanks for the update.
April 7th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
@Dan/Ctownbochur:
You better believe it, that you need to add another column.
It’s just plain chutzpa from them to charge for carry-ons!!!
April 12th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
I just emailed spiritair (for all that it’s worth) requesting that they reconsider and signed a “loyal customer.”
May 5th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Delta just changed their policy, anyone with a amex delta CC get the first bag free.
July 9th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Am I understanding correctly, that to Israel CO gives you 2 bags per person? What about for a baby (on lap ticket)?
August 11th, 2010 at 10:58 am
aa is charging 25 dollars for first bag and 35 for second for flights canada – usa as of march 30
August 17th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
do you know what el al bagage fees from ny to tel aviv are?
August 18th, 2010 at 6:34 am
@chani: 2 50 lb bags free
August 18th, 2010 at 8:36 am
Thanks for the great chart. If you can add a companion column it would be even greater!
August 18th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Also, most airlines will let active duty military check bags for free (some will only let you have free baggage checked if you are traveling on orders). We just pack 1 or 2 suitcases and check them in under my husband’s name.
August 18th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Daniel,
I believe you are mistaken with AA.
They no longer charge for the 1st bag when heading to Canada.
Thanks
August 18th, 2010 at 11:46 am
@greg:
Nope, you are mistaken.
August 19th, 2010 at 12:29 am
i just flew with aa and as i am a gold member they gave me to check in for free. (domestic) is this true or was this hjust the lady giving it me free. i need to know for my return leg.
August 19th, 2010 at 12:57 am
@h.:
As the chart says “AA Elites get 2 free 50 lb. bags”
August 19th, 2010 at 11:13 am
You should add ELAL to the list.
August 19th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
dan cut u post it as a pdf to download
thanks
August 21st, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Hi Dan
This chart was just posted as a link in the weekly email newsletter of the Amateur Traveler website.
I’ve subscribed to the feeds for both this website and the AT website for a while which is how I noticed the correlation.