Have you ever bought a plane ticket thinking you got a great deal but then ended up paying double what you thought because you had to pay extra for baggage? I’ve been there. I feel your pain.

One time I bought a plane ticket through Frontier Airlines for $25 but the luggage wasn’t included so I got charged another $30 for the carry on. Why would they charge more for the luggage than the plane ticket??

They want your money. Due to this inconvenience, I’ve decided to round up all the prices for carry on and checked baggage fees for popular airlines so you don’t have to ever go through that horrible process again.

 

Alaska Airlines
Personal Item: Free!
Carry on baggage: Free!
Checked baggage: *First bag is $25, *Second bag is $25 and each additional bag is $75.
*Note: Overweight bags are $75 instead of $25
For more information about Alaska Airlines baggage click here.

Allegiant Airlines
Personal item: Free!
Carry on baggage: Varies per destination but is typically around $15 at booking, $45 pre-boarding or $50 if you wait to buy them at the airport. So make sure you don’t hesitate to buy your baggage with allegiant!
Checked baggage: Varies per destination but is typically around $20 at booking, $45 pre-boarding or $50 if you wait to buy them at the airport. So make sure you don’t hesitate to buy your baggage with allegiant!
For more information about Allegiant Airlines baggage click here.

American Airlines
Personal item: Free!
Carry on baggage: Free!
Checked baggage: *First bag $25, *Second bag $40, Third bag $150 and Fourth bag $200.
*Note: First and second bag can be waived if flying from America to Brazil, if you are part of their gold reward program or if you are an AA cardholder.
For more information about American Airlines baggage click here.

Delta Airlines
Personal item: Free!
Carry on baggage: Free!
Checked baggage: *First bag $25 and *Second bag $35.
*Note: First and second bag fees typically waived on most international flights.
For more information about Delta Airlines baggage click here.

Frontier Airlines
Personal item: Free!
Carry on baggage: $30 at booking, $45 at kiosk and $60 at the gate. So be sure you don’t hesitate to buy your luggage with Frontier!
Checked baggage: First checked bag $25 at booking, $45 at kiosk and $60 at the gate. Second checked bag $45 at booking and $50 at kiosk. Third checked bag is $75 at booking and $80 at the kiosk. So be sure you don’t hesitate to buy your luggage with Frontier!
For more information about Frontier Airlines baggage click here.

Hawaiian Airlines
Personal item: Free!
Carry on baggage: Free!
Checked baggage: *First bag $25, *Second bag $35 and Third bag $50-$100 based on destination.
*Note: Bags may be cheaper if you are a HawaiianMiles member or if you are flying internationally.
For more information about Hawaiian Airlines baggage click here.

JetBlue Airlines
Personal item: Free!
Carry on baggage: Free!
Checked baggage: *First bag $25, *Second bag $35 and Third bag $100.
*Note: May be free if you are part of their rewards program.
For more information about JetBlue Airlines baggage click here.

Ryanair
Carry on baggage: £5 ($7)
Checked baggage: £25 ($33) per checked bag – up to 3 checked bags – online price only! So be sure to check them in online so you don’t pay more at the airport.
For more information about Ryanair baggage click here.

Southwest Airlines
Personal item: Free!
Carry on baggage: Free!
Checked baggage: *First bag free! *Second bag free! Third bag $75.
*Note: Must pass weight limit or you will be charged $75.
For more information about Southwest Airlines baggage click here.

Spirit Airlines
Personal item: Free!
Carry on baggage: $30 for a bag under 50 lbs. Anything heavier will be charged extra.
Checked baggage: $30 per bag under 50 lbs. Anything heavier will be charged extra.
For more information about Spirit Airlines baggage click here.

United Airlines
Personal item: Free!
Carry on baggage: Free!
Checked baggage: Each bag is determined by destination. See the checked baggage calculator here for exact price.
For more information about United Airlines baggage click here.

Virgin Airlines
Personal item: Free!
Carry on baggage: Free!
Checked baggage: First bag $25, Second bag $25 and Third bag $25.
For more information about Virgin Airline baggage click here.

 

Did I forget your favorite airline? Did prices change? Let me know in the comments below so I can update the information. Because airline prices are always changing!