Guide to Baggage Fees
Sneaky baggage fees can really add to the total cost of your flight, with some carriers now charging for carry-on bags. Checked bag fees can vary based on the weight of your bag. To further complicate matters, these costs can even vary based on where you’re flying to and from. To better prepare you, we put together an overview of expected baggage fees, by airline carrier, when flying from the US and Canada. Take a look, and pack your luggage accordingly.
Personal Item
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Exact dimensions vary by airline, but generally 18x14x8 inches up to 22 lbs. Must fit under seat. (e.g. small backpack or large purse)
Carry On
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Exact dimensions vary by airline, but generally 22x14x9 inches up to 22 lbs. Must fit in overhead bin. (e.g. rollaboard, duffel, or medium backpack)
Checked Bag
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Exact dimensions vary by airline, but generally 62 linear inches (length+width+height) up to 50 lbs. (e.g. large suitcase, duffel, or backpack)
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Airline
Personal Item
Carry On
1st Checked Bag
2nd Checked Bag
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Alaska
Free
Free
$25
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Bag fee will be raised to $30 on Dec. 5, 2018.
$25
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2nd bag fee will be raised to $40 on Dec. 5, 2018.
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Boutique Air
Free
Free
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Will be gate checked
Free
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Up to 50 lbs for all baggage
Free
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Space available basis
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Frontier
Free
$30-35
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$30 in limited off-peak travel months
$25-30
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$25 in limited off-peak travel months
$45
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Porter Airlines
Free
N/A or Free
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Not allowed for Basic Economy (must be checked); FREE for Standard Economy (up to 20 lbs.)
$33-38
$50-58
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Southern Airways Express
Free
Free
Free
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Up to 50 lbs for all baggage
Free
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Space available basis
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Personal Item
Carry On
1st Checked Bag
2nd Checked Bag
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Air Canada
Free
Free
$30-36
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FREE* to/from Central America *Air Canada Rouge flights may have a charge
$50-59
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FREE to/from Central America
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Alaska
Free
Free
$25
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Bag fee will be raised to $30 on Dec. 5, 2018.
$25
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2nd bag fee will be raised to $40 on Dec. 5, 2018.
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Delta
Free
Free
$30
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FREE to/from Panama (except ATL) and El Salvador
$40-55
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$40 to/from Central America or Caribbean; $55 to/from Mexico
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Interjet
Free
Free
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Up to 22 lbs. total including personal item
$0-30
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$30 to/from Mexico; FREE to/from Central America
$30
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VivaAerobus
Free
Free
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Free up to 22 lbs. total including personal item and $26-$30 for up to 33 lbs. total
$30-35
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Charge on VivaBasic fare. VivaLight fare includes one FREE bag up to 33 lbs.
$30-35
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Personal Item
Carry On
1st Checked Bag
2nd Checked Bag
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Air Canada
Free
Free
$0-60
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$60 to/from Europe for Economy Basic; FREE for Standard Economy and everywhere else
$0-100
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FREE Transpacific and South America and $100 Europe/North Africa; $0-$100 elsewhere
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Air France
Free
Free
$0-60
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$60 to/from Europe and North Africa on light fare; FREE everywhere else
$0-100
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Alitalia
Free
Free
$0-60
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$60 to/from Europe and North Africa on light fare; FREE everywhere else
$0-100
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American
Free
Free
$0-60
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$60 to/from Europe for Basic Economy; FREE for Main Cabin and everywhere else
$0-100
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FREE Transpacific and Southern South America and $100 Europe/North Africa; $0-$100 elsewhere
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Brussels Airlines
Free
Free
$0-60
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$60 to/from Europe for Basic Economy; FREE for Standard Economy and everywhere else
$0-100
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Delta
Free
Free
$0-60
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$60 to/from Europe and North Africa for Basic Economy; FREE for Main Cabin and everywhere else
$0-100
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FREE Transpacific and South America (except Ecuador and Guyana) and $100 Europe/North Africa; $0-$100 elsewhere
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KLM Royal Dutch
Free
Free
$0-60
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$60 to/from Europe and North Africa on light fare; FREE everywhere else
$0-100
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Swiss International
Free
Free
$0-60
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$60 to/from Europe and North Africa on light fare; FREE everywhere else
$0-100
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TAP Air Portugal
Free
Free
$0-88
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Charge on Discount Fare; Usually $35 more each way for upgrade to Basic Fare, which includes one free checked bag
$0-88
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Only allowed when purchasing Basic or higher class fares
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Thomas Cook Airlines
Free
Free
$0-70
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$70 for Economy Light; FREE for Standard Economy
$95
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United
Free
Free
$0-60
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$60 to/from Europe for Basic Economy; FREE for Standard Economy and everywhere else
$0-100
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FREE Transpacific and South America and $100 Europe/North Africa; $0-$100 elsewhere
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Virgin Atlantic
Free
Free
$0-60
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$60 to/from Europe and North Africa on light fare; FREE everywhere else
$0-100
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Last Updated Dec 18, 2018
Prices are each way, listed in USD. For Canadian flights, you may be charged the same amount in CAD or converted at the current exchange rate. Fees listed are for the lowest economy fare class purchased at the earliest point of sale (i.e. during online booking) and may be higher after initial booking or at the airport. Some airlines sell bundles or different fare classes, which may include bag; visit the airline’s website directly for more info on each airline’s fares. Price ranges mean the price depends on the specific route and/or season of travel.