Checked Baggage fees by airline

Last verified: 2026-06-10
Checked bag fees can change the real trip price quickly. The biggest differences usually come from prepaid versus airport pricing, fare restrictions, and whether a card or status benefit removes the first bag fee.
Use this page for: Use this page when the first checked bag changes the real trip price more than the fare shown in search.
Quick check: If the airline offers prepaid bags, compare that price with the airport rate before travel day. The same bag is often more expensive at the counter.
Common way to avoid the fee: The cleanest way to avoid checked bag fees is deciding early whether the trip works with a personal item, a carry-on plan, or a bag benefit that removes the first checked bag fee.
What to watch: Watch prepaid versus airport pricing, one-way versus roundtrip math, and whether the cheapest fare makes a checked bag more likely.

Some airline credit cards include a published first checked bag benefit for the primary cardholder and, in some cases, companions on the same reservation. Use the airline credit card baggage benefits guide to compare those published benefit rules, use the bag-fee card calculator when the question is whether recurring first-bag fees are enough to offset an annual fee, or use Sizer rules if the better comparison is avoiding the checked bag entirely.

Published rows on this page: 220
Checked bags lined up at an airport baggage drop counter
The baggage counter is where delayed decisions become expensive. If a checked bag is likely, compare prepaid pricing, fare rules, and card waivers before airport day.

Common situations

Airport payment is often the most expensive version
Legacy carriers often charge more at the counter even when the bag decision was predictable before departure.
Low-cost carrier bag pricing depends heavily on timing
Spirit, Frontier, Ryanair, and easyJet all make baggage pricing a booking-timing problem, not just a packing problem.
Bag benefits can matter more than general card perks
This is the fee category where a free first checked bag can sometimes offset an annual fee for travelers who return to the same airline.

Airline pages to compare next

United is a clean example of prepaid versus airport pricing pressure.
American shows how route-specific baggage pricing can break simple assumptions.
Southwest matters because it changes the benchmark for what an all-in fare should look like.
JetBlue is a strong example of the first-bag math that can justify card benefits.

Published fee rows (source-linked)

AirlineAmountApplies toRegion / routeTimingConditionsSourceLast verifiedShortcut
Alaska Airlines (AS)40 USDMain Cabin and SaverMost routeseach way1st checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg) on North American flights ticketed before April 10, 2026; previous online/mobile prepay discount applied four or more hours before departureSource2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)45 USDMain Cabin and SaverMost routeseach way2nd checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg) on North American flights ticketed before April 10, 2026; previous online/mobile prepay discount applied four or more hours before departureSource2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)150 USDMain Cabin and SaverMost routeseach way3rd checked bag on North American flights ticketed before April 10, 2026Source2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)150 USDMain Cabin and SaverMost routeseach way4th and additional checked bags on North American flights ticketed before April 10, 2026Source2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)45 USDMain Cabin and SaverMost routeseach way1st checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg) on North American flights ticketed on or after April 10, 2026; no online/mobile prepay discountSource2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)55 USDMain Cabin and SaverMost routeseach way2nd checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg) on North American flights ticketed on or after April 10, 2026; no online/mobile prepay discountSource2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)200 USDMain Cabin and SaverMost routeseach way3rd checked bag on North American flights ticketed on or after April 10, 2026Source2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)200 USDMain Cabin and SaverMost routeseach way4th and additional checked bags on North American flights ticketed on or after April 10, 2026Source2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)30 USDMain Cabin and SaverIntra-island (wholly within the state of Hawaii)each way1st checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg)Source2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)40 USDMain Cabin and SaverIntra-island (wholly within the state of Hawaii)each way2nd checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg)Source2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)0 USDMain CabinAsiaeach way1st checked bag free up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inchesSource2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)0 USDMain CabinAsiaeach way2nd checked bag free up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inchesSource2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)0 USDMain CabinEuropeeach way1st checked bag free up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inchesSource2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)100 USDMain CabinEuropeeach way2nd checked bag up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inchesSource2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)0 USDMain CabinOceania (Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands outside of Hawaii)each way1st checked bag free up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inchesSource2026-06-10Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)0 USDMain CabinOceania (Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands outside of Hawaii)each way2nd checked bag free up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inchesSource2026-06-10Fee guide
Delta Air Lines (DL)45 USDBasic EconomyUS domesticeach way1st standard checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg)Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Delta Air Lines (DL)55 USDBasic EconomyUS domesticeach way2nd standard checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg)Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Delta Air Lines (DL)45 USDEconomy (non-Basic)US domesticeach way1st standard checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg)Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Delta Air Lines (DL)55 USDEconomy (non-Basic)US domesticeach way2nd standard checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg)Source2026-05-06Fee guide
JetBlue (B6)35 USDBlueU.S., Caribbean, Central Americaeach way1st checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg); prepaid onlineSource2026-05-06Fee guide
JetBlue (B6)45 USDBlueU.S., Caribbean, Central Americaeach way2nd checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg); prepaid onlineSource2026-05-06Fee guide
JetBlue (B6)0 USDBlue PlusU.S., Caribbean, Central Americaeach way1st checked bag includedSource2026-05-06Fee guide
JetBlue (B6)45 USDBlue PlusU.S., Caribbean, Central Americaeach way2nd checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg); prepaid onlineSource2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)35 USDBasic FareAll routesone-way1st checked bag for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed before April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)45 USDBasic FareAll routesone-way2nd checked bag for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed before April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)35 USDChoice FareAll routesone-way1st checked bag for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed before April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)45 USDChoice FareAll routesone-way2nd checked bag for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed before April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)35 USDChoice Preferred FareAll routesone-way1st checked bag for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed before April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)45 USDChoice Preferred FareAll routesone-way2nd checked bag for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed before April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)0 USDChoice Extra FareAll routesone-way1st checked bag: free for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed before April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)0 USDChoice Extra FareAll routesone-way2nd checked bag: free for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed before April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)45 USDBasic FareAll routesone-way1st checked bag for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed and/or changed on or after April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)55 USDBasic FareAll routesone-way2nd checked bag for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed and/or changed on or after April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)45 USDChoice FareAll routesone-way1st checked bag for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed and/or changed on or after April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)55 USDChoice FareAll routesone-way2nd checked bag for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed and/or changed on or after April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)45 USDChoice Preferred FareAll routesone-way1st checked bag for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed and/or changed on or after April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)55 USDChoice Preferred FareAll routesone-way2nd checked bag for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed and/or changed on or after April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)0 USDChoice Extra FareAll routesone-way1st checked bag: free for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed and/or changed on or after April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)0 USDChoice Extra FareAll routesone-way2nd checked bag: free for U.S. Mainland travel booked and ticketed and/or changed on or after April 9, 2026Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Spirit Airlines (NK)Varies USDValue / Premium EconomyAll routeseach wayValue and Premium Economy: checked bag fee varies based on purchase timing and routeSource2026-05-06Fee guide
Spirit Airlines (NK)0 USDSpirit FirstAll routeseach wayFirst checked bag included with Spirit First travel optionSource2026-05-06Fee guide
American Airlines (AA)35 USDEconomy (non-Basic)U.S., Canada, and short-haul internationaleach wayBag 1; $35 prepaid / $40 at the airport for domestic, Canada, and short-haul international tickets purchased before April 9, 2026; fees vary by destination and travel dateSource2026-04-27Fee guide
American Airlines (AA)45 USDEconomy (non-Basic)U.S., Canada, and short-haul internationaleach wayBag 2; $45 prepaid / $50 at the airport for domestic, Canada, and short-haul international tickets purchased on or after February 18, 2026, and before April 9, 2026; fees vary by destination and travel dateSource2026-04-27Fee guide
American Airlines (AA)45 USDEconomy (non-Basic)U.S., Canada, and short-haul internationaleach wayBag 1; $45 prepaid / $50 at the airport for domestic, Canada, and short-haul international tickets booked on or after April 9, 2026; fees vary by destination and travel dateSource2026-04-27Fee guide
American Airlines (AA)55 USDEconomy (non-Basic)U.S., Canada, and short-haul internationaleach wayBag 2; $55 prepaid / $60 at the airport for domestic, Canada, and short-haul international tickets booked on or after April 9, 2026; fees vary by destination and travel dateSource2026-04-27Fee guide
United Airlines (UA)35 USDEconomy (non-Basic)Most marketseach wayFirst checked bag prepaid online $35; $40 at airport for tickets purchased before April 3, 2026, in most marketsSource2026-04-27Fee guide
United Airlines (UA)45 USDEconomy (non-Basic)Most marketseach way2nd checked bag prepaid online $45; $50 at airport for tickets purchased before April 3, 2026, in most marketsSource2026-04-27Fee guide
United Airlines (UA)150 USDEconomy (non-Basic)Most marketseach way3rd checked bag $150 for tickets purchased before April 3, 2026, in most marketsSource2026-04-27Fee guide
United Airlines (UA)45 USDEconomy (non-Basic)Most marketseach wayFirst checked bag prepaid online $45; $50 at airport for tickets purchased on or after April 3, 2026, in most marketsSource2026-04-27Fee guide
United Airlines (UA)55 USDEconomy (non-Basic)Most marketseach way2nd checked bag prepaid online $55; $60 at airport for tickets purchased on or after April 3, 2026, in most marketsSource2026-04-27Fee guide
United Airlines (UA)200 USDEconomy (non-Basic)Most marketseach way3rd checked bag $200 for tickets purchased on or after April 3, 2026, in most markets; trip-specific pricing may vary in the baggage fee calculatorSource2026-04-27Fee guide
Aer Lingus (EI)From 14.99 to 59.99 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking20 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Aer Lingus (EI)From 19.99 to 74.99 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking25 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Aer Lingus (EI)12 EURAll faresAll routesat airportExcess baggage fee per additional kg over purchased allowanceSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Aeroméxico (AM)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on Classic, AM Plus, Premier, and certain international fares; allowance varies by route and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Aeroméxico (AM)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat booking / at airportChecked baggage fees apply on Basic fares or when exceeding free allowance; fees vary by route and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air Astana (KC)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on most fares; allowance varies by fare family, cabin class, route, and Nomad Club statusSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air Astana (KC)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat airport / pre-purchaseExcess baggage charges apply when exceeding free allowance; fees vary by route and weightSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air Canada (AC)0 CADEligible faresDomestic, transborder, internationaleach wayFirst checked bag included on Standard, Flex, Comfort, Latitude, Premium Economy, and Business fares; allowance varies by route and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air Canada (AC)30 CADBasic faresDomestic and transbordereach wayFirst checked bag on Basic fares; fees vary by route and fare brandSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air Canada (AC)50 CADApplicable faresDomestic and transbordereach waySecond checked bag on fares where not included; fees vary by route and fare brandSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air China (CA)0 CNYEligible faresAll routeseach wayFree checked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece vs weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air China (CA)Varies CNYAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route and baggage conceptSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air France (AF)Varies EURAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routes (Air France-operated flights)at booking / manage booking / online check-inAdditional Baggage option (extra bag up to 158 cm total dimensions; weight limit depends on cabin); rates are displayed during purchase and in My Bookings; discounted rate when purchased online at least 24 hours before departure (except flights from/to Canada and USA where online price is the same as airport)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Air India (AI)0 INREligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece vs weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air India (AI)Varies INRAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route and baggage conceptSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air New Zealand (NZ)0 NZDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on most fares; allowance varies by route, cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air New Zealand (NZ)Varies NZDAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage can be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing varies by route and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
AirAsia (AK)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat booking / manage booking / at airportChecked baggage is not included by default; fees depend on weight tier (15 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, 40 kg) and route; pre-booking is cheaper than airport purchaseSource2025-12-24Fee guide
AirAsia (AK)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat booking / manage bookingSports equipment must be pre-booked; fees depend on equipment type and route; weight limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
AIX Connect (I5)0 INREligible faresDomestic India / Internationaleach wayChecked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by domestic and international routesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
AIX Connect (I5)Varies INRAll faresAll routesat airport / pre-purchaseExcess baggage charges apply when exceeding free allowance; fees vary by route and weight; pre-purchase may be availableSource2025-12-24Fee guide
All Nippon Airways (NH)0 JPYEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included; allowance depends on route and cabin (e.g., Economy typically 1 piece up to 23 kg on Japan domestic routes; international allowances vary)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
All Nippon Airways (NH)Varies JPYAll faresAll routeseach wayAdditional checked baggage fees apply when exceeding the free allowance; fees vary by route, cabin, and baggage pieceSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Asiana Airlines (OZ)0 KRWEligible faresAll routeseach wayFree checked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece vs weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Asiana Airlines (OZ)Varies KRWAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route and baggage conceptSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Avianca (AV)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on Classic and Flex fares; allowance varies by route and cabinSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Avianca (AV)Varies USDBasic fareAll routesat booking / manage booking / airportChecked baggage not included on Basic fare; fees vary by route, baggage weight, and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Batik Air (ID)0 IDREligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Batik Air (ID)Varies IDRAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
British Airways (BA)0 GBPMost faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included in fare; allowance depends on cabin and fare typeSource2025-12-24Fee guide
British Airways (BA)Varies GBPBasic faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage fee applies on fares without an included checked bag; price varies by route, cabin, and booking timeSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Cathay Pacific (CX)0 HKDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included under the piece or weight concept depending on route; allowance varies by cabin and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Cathay Pacific (CX)Varies HKDAll faresAll routeseach wayExcess baggage charges apply when exceeding the free allowance; fees vary by route, cabin, and number of pieces or weightSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Cebu Pacific (5J)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat booking / manage booking / at airportChecked baggage is not included by default; fees depend on weight tier (20 kg, 32 kg, 40 kg) and route; pre-purchase availableSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Cebu Pacific (5J)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat booking / manage bookingSports equipment must be pre-booked; charges depend on equipment type and route; weight limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
China Airlines (CI)0 TWDEligible faresAll routeseach wayFree checked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece vs weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
China Airlines (CI)Varies TWDAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route and baggage conceptSource2025-12-24Fee guide
China Eastern Airlines (MU)0 CNYEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece vs weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
China Eastern Airlines (MU)Varies CNYAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage purchased in advance or at airport; pricing depends on route and baggage conceptSource2025-12-24Fee guide
China Southern Airlines (CZ)0 CNYEligible faresAll routeseach wayFree checked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece vs weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
China Southern Airlines (CZ)Varies CNYAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route and baggage conceptSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Copa Airlines (CM)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on Classic and Full fares; allowance varies by route and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Copa Airlines (CM)Varies USDBasic fareAll routesat booking / manage booking / airportChecked baggage not included on Basic fare; fees vary by route, baggage weight, and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
easyJet (U2)From 6.99 to 49.99 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking15 kg hold bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
easyJet (U2)From 9.49 to 59.99 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking23 kg hold bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
easyJet (U2)12 EURAll faresAll routesat airportExcess baggage fee per additional kg over purchased allowanceSource2025-12-24Fee guide
EgyptAir (MS)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included; allowance varies by cabin class, fare type, route, and frequent flyer statusSource2025-12-24Fee guide
EgyptAir (MS)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat airport / pre-purchaseExcess baggage charges apply when exceeding free allowance; fees vary by route and weightSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Emirates (EK)0 AEDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included under the weight or piece concept depending on route; allowance varies by cabin and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Emirates (EK)Varies AEDAll faresAll routeseach wayExcess baggage charges apply when exceeding the free allowance; fees vary by route, cabin, and whether the weight or piece concept appliesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Ethiopian Airlines (ET)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece vs weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Ethiopian Airlines (ET)Varies USDAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage purchased in advance or at airport; pricing depends on route, baggage concept, and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Etihad Airways (EY)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece or weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Etihad Airways (EY)Varies USDAll fares (where additional bags permitted)All routesat booking / manage bookingAdditional checked baggage purchased in advance; price varies by route, baggage concept, and timing; online rates are lower than airport ratesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
EVA Air (BR)0 TWDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece vs weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
EVA Air (BR)Varies TWDAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route and baggage conceptSource2025-12-24Fee guide
flydubai (FZ)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat booking / manage booking / at airportChecked baggage is included only with certain fare types; baggage can be purchased in weight options; fees vary by route and fareSource2025-12-24Fee guide
flydubai (FZ)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat booking / manage bookingSports equipment must be pre-booked as special baggage; fees depend on route and equipment typeSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Garuda Indonesia (GA)0 IDREligible faresAll routeseach wayFree checked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece or weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Garuda Indonesia (GA)Varies IDRAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route and baggage conceptSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Gulf Air (GF)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on most fares; allowance varies by cabin class, fare family, and routeSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Gulf Air (GF)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat airport / pre-purchaseExcess baggage fees apply when exceeding free allowance; fees vary by route and weightSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Hainan Airlines (HU)0 CNYEligible faresAll routeseach wayFree checked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece or weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Hainan Airlines (HU)Varies CNYAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route and baggage conceptSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Hong Kong Airlines (HX)0 HKDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Hong Kong Airlines (HX)Varies HKDAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Iberia (IB)0 EUREligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on Economy Standard/Flex and premium cabins; allowance varies by route and fare brandSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Iberia (IB)From 15 to 70 EURBasic fares / additional bagsAll routesat booking / manage bookingChecked baggage fee on Basic fares or additional bags; price varies by route and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Iberia Express (I2)0 EUREligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on Comfort and Business fares; allowance varies by route and fareSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Iberia Express (I2)From 15 to 70 EURBasic fares / additional bagsAll routesat booking / manage bookingChecked baggage fee on Basic fares or for additional bags; price varies by route and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
IndiGo (6E)0 INREligible faresDomestic India / International varieseach wayFree checked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route and fare typeSource2025-12-24Fee guide
IndiGo (6E)Varies INRAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage can be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Japan Airlines (JL)0 JPYEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included; allowance depends on route and cabin (e.g., Economy typically up to 23 kg per piece; premium cabins have higher allowances)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Japan Airlines (JL)Varies JPYAll faresAll routeseach wayAdditional checked baggage fees apply when exceeding the free allowance; fees vary by route, cabin, and number of piecesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jet2.com (LS)From 8 to 60 GBPOptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking22 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jet2.com (LS)From 12 to 75 GBPOptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking26 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jet2.com (LS)12 GBPAll faresAll routesat airportExcess baggage fee per additional kg over purchased allowanceSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar (JQ)From 30 to 75 AUDOptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage bookingChecked baggage add-on (15–40 kg options); price varies by weight selection, route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar (JQ)Varies AUDAll faresAll routesat airportAirport baggage fees apply if no checked baggage was pre-purchased or if allowance is exceeded; higher rates at airportSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar Asia (3K)From 25 to 90 SGDOptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage bookingChecked baggage add-on (15–40 kg options); price varies by weight selection, route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar Asia (3K)Varies SGDAll faresAll routesat airportAirport baggage fees apply if no checked baggage was pre-purchased or if allowance is exceeded; higher rates apply at the airportSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar Japan (GK)From 3,300 to 8,800 JPYOptional add-onDomestic and internationalat booking / manage bookingChecked baggage add-on (20–40 kg options); price varies by weight selection, route, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar Japan (GK)Varies JPYAll faresDomestic and internationalat airportAirport baggage fees apply if no checked baggage was pre-purchased or if allowance is exceeded; higher rates apply at airportSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Kenya Airways (KQ)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included; allowance varies by cabin class, route, fare family, and frequent flyer statusSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Kenya Airways (KQ)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat airport / pre-purchaseExcess baggage fees apply when exceeding free allowance; charges vary by route and weightSource2025-12-24Fee guide
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL)Varies EUREligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on Standard, Flex, and premium fares; allowance varies by route and cabinSource2025-12-24Fee guide
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL)Varies EURAll fares (where additional bags permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / online check-inAdditional checked baggage (up to 158 cm total dimensions); rates shown during booking and in My Trip; discounted when purchased online in advance (exceptions apply on certain routes including USA/Canada)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Korean Air (KE)0 KRWEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included under piece or weight concept depending on route; allowance varies by cabin and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Korean Air (KE)Varies KRWAll faresAll routeseach wayExcess baggage charges apply when exceeding the free allowance; fees vary by route, cabin, and number of pieces or weightSource2025-12-24Fee guide
LATAM Airlines (LA)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on Plus, Top, and Premium cabins; allowance varies by route and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
LATAM Airlines (LA)Varies USDAll faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage fees apply on Light fares or when exceeding allowance; fees vary by route, fare family, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Lufthansa (LH)0 EUREligible faresAll routes (allowance varies by fare/cabin/route)each wayFree baggage allowance applies according to fare/cabin; published examples include 1 piece up to 23 kg in Economy on eligible fares and higher allowances in premium cabinsSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Lufthansa (LH)0 USDEconomy (example scenario)United States → Germanyeach wayFirst checked bag up to 23 kg: free of charge (example shown for Economy Class travelers from the United States to Germany); rules vary by origin/destination and fareSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Lufthansa (LH)90 USDEconomy (example scenario)United States → Germanyeach waySecond checked bag up to 23 kg (example shown for Economy Class travelers from the United States to Germany); fees subject to change and vary by origin/destination and fareSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Malaysia Airlines (MH)0 MYREligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece or weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Malaysia Airlines (MH)Varies MYRAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route, baggage concept, and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Norwegian (DY)From 9.90 to 59.90 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking20 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Norwegian (DY)From 17.90 to 74.90 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking23 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Norwegian (DY)12 EURAll faresAll routesat airportExcess baggage fee per additional kg over purchased allowanceSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Oman Air (WY)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included; allowance varies by fare family, cabin class, route, and frequent flyer statusSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Oman Air (WY)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat airport / pre-purchaseExcess baggage charges apply when exceeding free allowance; fees vary by route and weightSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Philippine Airlines (PR)0 PHPEligible faresAll routeseach wayFree checked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece or weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Philippine Airlines (PR)Varies PHPAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route, baggage concept, and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Qantas Airways (QF)150 AUDAll passengersDomestic Australiaat airportAirport excess baggage charge for each extra checked bag beyond the published allowance on Australian domestic flightsSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Qantas Airways (QF)Varies AUDAll passengersInternational / Domesticat bookingPre-purchase additional baggage in weight increments; charges vary by route and weight incrementSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Qantas Airways (QF)Varies AUDAll passengersAll routesper flightFree checked baggage allowance varies by itinerary, cabin class, and frequent flyer statusSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Qatar Airways (QR)0 QAREligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included under the piece or weight concept depending on route; allowance varies by cabin and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Qatar Airways (QR)Varies QARAll faresAll routeseach wayExcess baggage charges apply when exceeding the free allowance; fees vary by route, cabin, and number of pieces or weightSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Royal Air Maroc (AT)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on most fares; allowance varies by cabin class, fare family, route, and frequent flyer statusSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Royal Air Maroc (AT)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat airport / pre-purchaseExcess baggage charges apply when exceeding free allowance; fees vary by route and weightSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Ryanair (FR)From 9.49 to 59.99 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking10 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Ryanair (FR)From 18.99 to 59.99 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking20 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Ryanair (FR)12 EURAll faresAll routesat airportExcess baggage fee per additional kg over purchased allowanceSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) (SV)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece or weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) (SV)Varies USDAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage purchased in advance or at airport; pricing depends on route, baggage concept, and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Scoot (TR)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat booking / manage booking / at airportChecked baggage not included by default on some fares; baggage can be purchased in weight bundles; fees vary by route and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Scoot (TR)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat booking / manage bookingSports equipment must be pre-purchased; fees depend on equipment type, route, and selected baggage bundleSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Singapore Airlines (SQ)0 SGDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included under the weight or piece concept depending on route; allowance varies by cabin and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Singapore Airlines (SQ)Varies SGDAll faresAll routeseach wayExcess baggage charges apply when exceeding the free allowance; fees vary by route, cabin, and number of pieces or weightSource2025-12-24Fee guide
South African Airways (SA)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included; allowance varies by cabin class, route, fare family, and Voyager statusSource2025-12-24Fee guide
South African Airways (SA)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat airport / pre-purchaseExcess baggage charges apply when exceeding free allowance; fees vary by route and weightSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)150 USDAll faresAll routesone-way3rd+ checked bag (for travel booked and ticketed and/or changed on or after May 28, 2025)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
SpiceJet (SG)0 INREligible faresDomestic India / Internationaleach wayChecked baggage allowance included; allowance varies by domestic and international routesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
SpiceJet (SG)Varies INRAll faresAll routesat airport / pre-purchaseExcess baggage charges apply when exceeding free allowance; fees vary by route and weightSource2025-12-24Fee guide
SpiceJet (SG)Varies INRAll faresAll routesat booking / at airportSports equipment accepted as checked baggage; charges depend on equipment type and routeSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Spring Airlines (9C)0 CNYEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included only on select fare products; allowance varies by purchased packageSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Spring Airlines (9C)Varies CNYAll faresAll routesat booking / manage booking / at airportChecked baggage must be purchased separately on most fares; fees depend on weight package and routeSource2025-12-24Fee guide
SriLankan Airlines (UL)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayFree checked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece or weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
SriLankan Airlines (UL)Varies USDAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route and baggage conceptSource2025-12-24Fee guide
TAP Air Portugal (TP)0 EUREligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on Economy Classic/Plus and premium cabins; allowance varies by route and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
TAP Air Portugal (TP)From 20 to 85 EURDiscount fares / additional bagsAll routesat booking / manage bookingChecked baggage fee on Discount fares or additional bags; price varies by route and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Thai Airways (TG)0 THBEligible faresAll routeseach wayFree checked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece or weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Thai Airways (TG)Varies THBAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route and baggage conceptSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Turkish Airlines (TK)0 USDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included under piece or weight concept depending on route; allowance varies by cabin and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Turkish Airlines (TK)Varies USDAll faresAll routeseach wayExcess baggage charges apply when exceeding the free allowance; fees vary by route, cabin, and whether the piece or weight concept appliesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
VietJet Air (VJ)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat booking / manage booking / at airportChecked baggage not included by default; baggage can be purchased in weight packages (20 kg, 30 kg, 40 kg); fees vary by route and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
VietJet Air (VJ)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat booking / manage bookingSports equipment requires advance purchase; fees depend on equipment type and route; weight and size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vietnam Airlines (VN)0 VNDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece or weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vietnam Airlines (VN)Varies VNDAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage can be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route, baggage concept, and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Virgin Australia (VA)0 AUDEligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included on Choice, Flex, and Business fares; allowance varies by fare type and statusSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Virgin Australia (VA)Varies AUDAll faresAll routesat booking / at airportChecked baggage fees apply on Lite fares or when exceeding allowance; prices vary by route and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vistara (UK)0 INREligible faresAll routeseach wayChecked baggage included; allowance varies by cabin class, fare family, and routeSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vistara (UK)Varies INRAll faresAll routesat airport / pre-purchaseExcess baggage charges apply when exceeding free allowance; fees vary by route and weightSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Viva Aerobus (VB)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat booking / manage booking / at airportChecked baggage not included on Zero fare; fees depend on fare bundle, route, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Volaris (Y4)Varies USDAll faresAll routesat booking / manage booking / at airportChecked baggage not included on Zero and Basic fares; fees depend on fare bundle, route, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vueling (VY)From 10 to 59 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking15 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vueling (VY)From 14 to 69 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking20 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vueling (VY)From 18 to 89 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking25 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vueling (VY)12 EURAll faresAll routesat airportExcess baggage fee per additional kg over purchased allowanceSource2025-12-24Fee guide
WestJet (WS)0 CADEligible faresDomestic, transborder, internationaleach wayFirst checked bag included on EconoFlex, Premium, and Business fares; allowance varies by route and fare brandSource2025-12-24Fee guide
WestJet (WS)35 CADEcono faresDomestic and transbordereach wayFirst checked bag fee on Econo fares; fees may vary by routeSource2025-12-24Fee guide
WestJet (WS)50 CADApplicable faresDomestic and transbordereach waySecond checked bag fee where not included; fees may vary by routeSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Wizz Air (W6)From 10 to 75 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking10 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Wizz Air (W6)From 15 to 85 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking20 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Wizz Air (W6)From 25 to 95 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage booking32 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Wizz Air (W6)13 EURAll faresAll routesat airportExcess baggage fee per additional kg over purchased allowanceSource2025-12-24Fee guide
XiamenAir (MF)0 CNYEligible faresAll routeseach wayFree checked baggage allowance included on most fares; allowance varies by route (piece vs weight concept), cabin, and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
XiamenAir (MF)Varies CNYAll fares (where additional bags are permitted)All routesat booking / manage booking / airportAdditional checked baggage may be purchased in advance or at the airport; pricing depends on route and baggage conceptSource2025-12-24Fee guide
ZIPAIR Tokyo (ZG)Varies JPYAll faresAll routesat booking / manage booking / at airportChecked baggage not included by default; baggage can be purchased in advance by weight; fees vary by route and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
ZIPAIR Tokyo (ZG)Varies JPYAll faresAll routesat booking / manage bookingSports equipment must be checked and may require advance purchase; fees depend on equipment type and routeSource2025-12-24Fee guide
American Airlines (AA)75 USDEconomy (non-Basic)U.S. ↔ Europeeach wayBag 1 on transatlantic flights; exceptions apply for Basic Economy and certain fare productsSource2025-12-22Fee guide
American Airlines (AA)100 USDEconomy (non-Basic)U.S. ↔ Europeeach wayBag 2 on transatlantic flightsSource2025-12-22Fee guide
American Airlines (AA)30 USDEconomyU.S. ↔ Central Americaeach wayBag 1; fee applies on select Central America routesSource2025-12-22Fee guide
American Airlines (AA)45 USDEconomyU.S. ↔ South Americaeach wayBag 1; fee applies on select South America routesSource2025-12-22Fee guide
American Airlines (AA)200 USDAll faresInternationaleach wayBag 3; applies on most international routesSource2025-12-22Fee guide
Frontier Airlines (F9)Varies USDAll faresAll routeseach wayChecked bag fee varies by purchase timing and routeSource2025-12-22Fee guide
JetBlue (B6)150 USDAll faresMost routeseach way3rd checked bagSource2025-12-19Fee guide
JetBlue (B6)200 USDAll faresMost routeseach way4th checked bag and beyondSource2025-12-19Fee guide
Use the Fee guide column if you want the airline-specific page that explains how this fee usually shows up in a real trip.

Some airline credit cards include a published first checked bag benefit for the primary cardholder and, in some cases, companions on the same reservation. Use the airline credit card baggage benefits guide to compare those published benefit rules, use the bag-fee card calculator when the question is whether recurring first-bag fees are enough to offset an annual fee, or use Sizer rules if the better comparison is avoiding the checked bag entirely.

Related references

After a checked baggage page, the most useful next step is usually the airline-specific fee page or a bag-benefit reference that matches the trip.
Use this if the main question is whether a free checked bag benefit covers a card's annual fee.
Avoiding a checked bag entirely is often more useful than comparing checked bag fees after the fact.
Basic restrictions often make a checked bag more likely, even when the fare looked cheaper at first.