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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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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Hawaiian
Free
Free
$25-30
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$25 within Hawaii; $30 to/from Mainland USA
$35-40
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$35 within Hawaii; $40 to/from Mainland USA
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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.)
$25-40
$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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Swoop
Free
$32-57
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Prices in CAD. Varies by distance.
$32-57
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Prices in CAD. Varies by distance.
$53-80
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Prices in CAD. Varies by distance.
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Airline
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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Avianca
Free
Free
$25-45
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Starting from $25 for S fares and $45 for XS fares
$40-60
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Starting from $40 for M fares, $50 for S fares, and $60 for XS fares
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Interjet
Free
Free
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Up to 22 lbs. total including personal item
$30-50
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$50 to/from Cuba; $30 everywhere else
$40-105
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$105 to/from Cuba; $40 everywhere else
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Swoop
Free
$50-57
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Prices in CAD. Varies by distance.
$50-57
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Prices in CAD. Varies by distance.
$70-80
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Prices in CAD. Varies by distance.
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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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Airline
Personal Item
Carry On
1st Checked Bag
2nd Checked Bag
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Air Canada
Free
Free
$0-70
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$70 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
$0-75
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$30-$75 for Basic Economy to/from Europe, North Africa, and South America; FREE for Main Cabin and everywhere else
$0-100
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FREE Transpacific; $100 Europe/North Africa; $0-$100 elsewhere
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Avianca
Free
Free
$25-45
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Starting from $25 for S fares and $45 for XS fares
$40-50
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Starting from $40 for M fares, $45 for S fares, and $50 for XS fares.
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British Airways
Free
Free
$0-65
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$65 Transatlantic on basic fare when purchased online ($75 at airport)
$0-100
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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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Condor
Free
Free
$0-110
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$75-$110 for Economy Light; FREE for standard Economy. Often only $50-$60 each way for upgrade to standard Economy.
$95
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Copa Airlines
Free
Free
Free
$0-40
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FREE to/from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay; $40 elsewhere
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Corsairfly
Free
Free
$50-77
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An upgrade to Eco Classic fare costs $50 each way; First bag fee is $77 each way on Eco Basic fare.
$110
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Delta
Free
Free
$0-60
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$30-60 for Basic Economy in certain markets (South America, Europe, North Africa, Israel, Tahiti); FREE for Main Cabin fares and all fares to Asia and Southern Africa.
$0-100
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FREE Transpacific (excluding Tahiti) and $100 Europe/North Africa; $0-$100 elsewhere
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Finnair
Free
Free
$0-65
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$65 Transatlantic on basic fare when purchased online ($75 at airport)
$0-100
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Iberia
Free
Free
$0-65
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$65 Transatlantic on basic fare when purchased online ($75 at airport)
$0-100
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Icelandair
Free
Free
$45-76
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$55 - $76 for Economy Light; Usually only $45 - $60 each way for upgrade to Economy Standard, which includes 1 bag. (Note: Bag fees for flights with a multi-day stopover in Iceland are charged per segment.)
$55-76
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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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SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Free
Free
$0-60
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$60 for Light fare; Usually only $28 more each way for Smart fare (one checked bag included)
$110
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Swiss International
Free
Free
$0-70
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$70 to/from Europe and North Africa on light fare; FREE everywhere else
$0-100
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TAP Air Portugal
Free
Free
$0-85
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$85* charge on Discount Fare (*$85 to/from Europe/Morocco; $155-185 other regions); Usually $25-66 more each way for upgrade to Basic Fare, which includes one free checked bag
$0-115
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$115* charge on Discount or Basic fare. (*$115 to/from Europe/Morocco; *$170-205 to other regions. Probably cheaper to book a "Classic Fare" which includes 2 bags.
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United
Free
Free
$0-70
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$70 to/from Europe for Basic Economy; FREE for Standard Economy and everywhere else
$0-100
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FREE Transpacific; $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 May 26, 2020
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.
