Know Before You Go – Top Airlines Weights & Rates for Baggage Fees
May 01, 2018
The prices listed below are for US-based domestic flights. International flights often have even higher fees. This is for a quick reference only, please double check with your specific airline by clicking on the additional info links below.
Checked Baggage
| Airline | 1st Bag | 2nd Bag | Weight Limits | Overweight Charges | Stroller & Travel Seat Fees | Baggage Policies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico | $30 | $55 | 50 lbs/ 23 kg | 23-31.9 kg: $100 32-45 kg: $200 | $0 | Additional Info |
| Alaska Air | $30 | $40 | 50 lbs | 51-100 lbs: $100 | $0 | Additional Info |
| Air Canada | $0 | $70 | 23 kg /50 lbs | 23-32 kg / 50-70 lbs: $100 | $0, large strollers must be checked | Additional Info |
| Allegiant Air | $18-45 (Advanced) $50 (Airport) | $18-45 (Advanced) $50 (Airport) | 40 lbs | 41-70 lbs: $50 | $0 | Additional Info |
| American Airlines | $30 | $40 | 50 lbs | 51-70 lbs: $100 | $0 | Additional Info |
| British Airways | $0 | Advanced $90 / Airport $100 | 51 lbs | 51-70 lbs: $100 | $0 | Additional Info |
| Delta | $30 | $40 | 50 lbs | 51-70 lbs: $150 | $0 | Additional Info |
| Frontier Airlines | $33 (Advanced) $50 (Airport) | $43 (Advanced) $55 (Airport) | 50 lbs | 50+: $75 | $0 | Additional Info |
| Hawaiian Airlines | $30 | $40 | 50 lbs | 51-70 lbs: $50 | $0 | Additional Info |
| JetBlue | $30 | $ 40 | 50 lbs | 51-99 lbs: $150 | $0 | Additional Info |
| Southwest | $0 | $0 | 50 lbs | 50 lbs: $75 | $0 | Additional Info |
| Spirit Airlines | $31 (Advanced) $52 (Airport) | $41 (Advanced) $62 (Airport) | 40 lbs | 41-50 lbs: $30 | $0 | Additional Info |
| United Airlines | $30 |
$40 |
50 lbs | 51-70 lbs: $100 | $0, must be checked | Additional Info |
| WestJet | $30-35.40 | $50-59 | 50 lbs | 51-100 lbs: $100-$118 | $0 | Additional Info |
* updated September 2019
Carry-on Baggage
| Airline | Carry-on Baggage | Weight Limits | Traveling w/ Infants | Baggage Policies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico |
|
22 lbs / 10 kg | $0 for 1 stroller, bassinet or baby carrier up to 44 lbs (20 kg) or 45" (1.14 m) | Additional Info |
| Alaska Air |
|
Not specified | $0 for a diaper bag but counts as part of your carry-on allotment. Child restraint seat, baby carrier backpack and/or stroller can be checked at the counter or gate free of charge. | Additional Info |
| Air Canada |
|
22 lbs / 10 kg | $0 for 1 additional carry-on not exceeding 22 lbs/ 10 kg, small umbrella strollers may be checked at the gate free of charge. | Additional Info |
| Allegiant Air |
|
25 lbs / 11 kg | $0 for 1 additional personal item eg. diaper bag. Strollers or a car seat may be checked at gate | Additional Info |
| American Airlines |
|
Not specified | $0 for approved safety seat, umbrella stroller and diaper bag | Additional Info |
| British Airways |
|
51 lbs / 23 kg | $0 for items infants may require during the flight. Strollers, weighing no more than 5kg, can be checked at gate free of charge | Additional Info |
| Delta |
|
Not specified | Strollers and seat restraints can be checked at curbside, the ticket counter, or at the gate free of charge | Additional Info |
| Frontier Airlines |
|
35 lbs / 15.8 kg | $0 for a diaper bag. Strollers may be checked at the gate | Additional Info |
| Hawaiian Airlines |
|
25 lbs / 11 kg | $0 for Car seats, infant carrying seats and strollers but do count as part of your carry-on allotment. These items are exempt from checked baggage fees if you choose to check them. | Additional Info |
| JetBlue |
|
Not specified | Car seats and strollers can be checked for free at the gate | Additional Info |
| Southwest |
|
Not specified | Car seats, infant carrying seats and strollers can be checked for free at the curb, ticket counter, or gate | Additional Info |
| Spirit Airlines |
|
Not specified | A stroller and car seat can be checked at the ticket counter or gate for free | Additional Info |
| United Airlines |
|
Not specified | $0 for a diaper bag. A fully collapsible stroller can be checked at the gate for free | Additional Info |
| WestJet |
|
Not Specified | $0 for a diaper bag. A car seat and stroller may be checked at no additional charge | Additional Info |
* updated September 2019
The prices listed above are for US-based domestic economy flights. Specific airline regulations can be found by clicking on the additional info links above.+Insider's Guide to Traveling Through Airports
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