Excess Baggage Fees

Airlines are under financial pressure to offset the cost of rising fuel prices and many now charge excess baggage fees for checking one or more piece of luggage. Some are are even charging for carry-ons. The following chart displays checked baggage allowances and fees for major airlines.

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Excess baggage fee chart

Air Canada baggage fees

These are the rates to check luggage on Air Canada on routes between the United States and Canada. For additional information, please visit the Air Canada website.

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Alaska Airlines baggage fees

These are the rates to check luggage on Alaska Airlines on routes within the United States. For additional information, please visit the Alaska Airlines website.

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American Airlines baggage fees

These are the rates to check luggage on American Airlines on routes within the United States. For additional information, please visit the American Airlines website.

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British Airways baggage fees

These are the rates to check luggage on British Airways on routes between the United States and the UK. For additional information, please visit the British Airways website.

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Delta Air Lines baggage fees

These are the rates to check luggage on Air Canada on routes within the United States. For additional information, please visit the Delta Air Lines website.

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Frontier Airlines baggage fees

These are the rates to check luggage on Frontier Airlines on routes within the United States. For additional information, please visit the Frontier website.

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Hawaiian Airlines baggage fees

These are the rates to check luggage on Hawaiian Airline on routes within the United States. For additional information, please visit the Hawaiian Airlines website.

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JetBlue Airways baggage fees

These are the rates to check luggage on JetBlue on routes within the United States. For additional information, please visit the .

First Bag

$35

Second Bag

$40

Third+ Bag

$100

Overweight

+$100-$200

Oversized

+$100

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Southwest Airlines baggage fees

These are the rates to check luggage on Southwest Airlines on routes within the United States. For additional information, please visit the Southwest Airlines website.

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Spirit Airlines baggage fees

These are the rates to check luggage on Spirit Airlines on routes within the United States. For additional information, please visit the Spirit Airlines website.

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United Airlines baggage fees

These are the rates to check luggage on United Airlines on routes within the United States. For additional information, please visit the United Airlines website.

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*All airlines have checked luggage fee structures for oversize and overweight baggage and these fees are charged in addition to the initial fee for checking the bag. Specific airline regulations can be found by clicking on the baggage policy links above. For most airlines, bags over 50 pounds (23 Kgs) are subject to additional fees which start around $50. Many airlines have additional fees for checking sports equipment such as skis, golf bags, and bikes. Also, International flights typically have even higher fees and the prices above are for domestic US flights. Learn about airline carry-on baggage policies and restrictions.