Airline Baggage Fees

7 airlines with the figures laid out in fact tables, each page dated and linked to its official sources. Pick an airline below for the full answer, or use the main tool to run your own numbers.

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7 airlinesSources named on every page

Southwest

Southwest now charges $45 and $55 for the first two checked bags, plus fixed overweight and oversize add-ons.

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Frontier

Frontier sells carry-on and checked bags separately, with prices rising the closer you get to the gate.

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American

American now prices checked bags higher in Basic Economy than in Main Cabin, with $5 off for paying online.

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Delta

Delta's domestic checked bag fees rose to $45 and $55 for tickets purchased on or after April 8, 2026.

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Alaska

Alaska raised its first, second and third bag fees on April 10, 2026 and dropped the prepay discount.

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United

United raised first and second bag fees by $10 for tickets bought from April 3, 2026, with a $5 prepay saving.

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JetBlue

JetBlue prices checked bags by travel period, with peak dates costing $10 more per bag and a $10 late add-on.

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