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 domestic fees Exempt
AA US & Canada: $25.
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Other locations: FreeUS & Canada: $35.
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Latin America: $30.
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Europe & India: $60.
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Brazil, China, and Japan: Free.Over 62 linear inches: $200.
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51-70 pounds: $100
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71-100 pounds: $200
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3rd bag: $150AA, Alaska, and OneWorld alliance Elites AND Full “Y class” refundable tickets AND AAnytime mileage awards all get 2 free 50 lb. bags
Citi Executive AAdvantage cardholders get 1 free 50 lb. bag.
Delta US & Canada: $25
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Other locations: Free.US & Canada: $35
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Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean: $40.
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Brazil, Japan, and Philippines: Free
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Other locations: $60 online, $75 airport.Over 62 linear inches: $175.
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51-70 pounds: $90.
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71-100 pounds: $175
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3rd bag: $125Delta, Air France, KLM, and Alaska 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/Continental US , Canada, and Caribbean: $25.
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Other locations: FreeUS & Canada:$35.
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Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean: $30.
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Brazil, Japan, and Venezuela: Free
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Other locations: $70Over 62 linear inches: $100
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51-70 pounds: $100
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Over 70 pounds: $200
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3rd bag: $100.Star Alliance Gold Elites get 3 free 70 lb. bags.
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United and Continental Star Alliance Silver Elites, Pres Plus cardholders, and Full “Y class” refundable tickets, get 2 free 50 lb. bags.
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Star Alliance Silver Elites and Continental or United Chase cardholders get 1 free 50 lb. bag
USAirways All flights except Europe, Israel, and Brazil: $25
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Europe, Israel, and Brazil: Free.All flights except Europe, Israel, and Brazil: $35
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Europe: $70
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Israel and Brazil: Free.Over 62 linear inches: $175.
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51-70 pounds: $90
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71-100 pounds: $175
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3rd bag: $125USAirways 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, AA, and Delta Elites get 2 free 50 lb. bags
Allegiant Systemwide: $35
Online discounts may apply.Systemwide: $35
Online discounts may apply.Over 80 linear inches: $75
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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.Systemwide: $20 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: $15 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: $25
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Interisland: $17
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International: FreeMainland: $35
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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
Island Air Systemwide: $15 Systemwide: $30 3rd bag: $35
Jetblue Free Systemwide: $35 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
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 online, $40 at ticket counter, $45 at gate.
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Domestic checked baggage (40 pound limit!): $38
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International checked baggage (40 pound limit!): $43
Online discounts may apply.Domestic checked baggage (40 pound limit!): $45
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International checked baggage (40 pound limit!): $50
Online discounts may apply.Over 62 linear inches: $100
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41-50 pounds: $25
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51-70 pounds: $50
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71-100 pounds: $100
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3rd bag: $95 domestic, $100 internationalFare Club membership entitles you to discounts.
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 US: $25
International: FreeSystemwide: $25 Over 62 linear inches: $50
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51-70 pounds:$50.
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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 Between US (excluding PR) and Canada: $25
Other flights: Free
Within Canada and on all flights to Central America and Caribbean: $20
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Between US (excluding PR) and Canada: $35
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Other flights: $70Over 62 linear inches: $75
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51-70 pounds: $75
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71-100 pounds: Not allowed.
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3rd bag: $100.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
Porter Free $20 (and limited to a total 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: $50Passengers flying on the reservation can pool their 50 pound weight allowance together.
WestJet Free Systemwide: $20 Over 62 linear inches: $50
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51-100 pounds: $50
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3rd bag: $50
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Hi @Dan I will be travelling with delta from Canada to the USA From there to zurich but its a seperate flight, I have the Amex Gold Delta Business, i was wondering do i get a free bag for each person, additional cards?, and do i have to book the ticket with my Amex delta card?
Thanks
Is this still current? I see it was posted way back when.
Thanks