Airline Cheat Sheet: Chart to US Luggage Size, Weight, and More

Each airline has its own baggage policies, with baggage size and weight allowances changing dramatically from airline to airline. It’s important to understand baggage policies to avoid unexpected fees or discover you have to check your carry-on at the boarding gate. With that in mind, we offer this luggage size chart for the seven major US airlines:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• Frontier
• Spirit
• United
• Jet Blue
• Southwest

American Airlines Luggage Size Chart

American Airlines offers three fare options: Basic Economy, Fully Flexible and Business/First Class. Business/ First Class includes 2-3 free checked bags, while Basic Economy and Fully Flexible pay per checked bag. First Class and Business class also have higher American Airlines checked bag weight allowances, and can check bags up to 70 lbs before overweight charges kick in. Click here for a detailed account of American Airlines carry-on dimensions.

American Airlines Checked Luggage Allowances and Restrictions

	How Many Checked Bags	Baggage Fee	Checked Bag Weight	Checked Bag Size
Domestic Flights	Up to 10 checked bags 2-3 complementary bags for Business, First-class, and American Airlines Rewards Programs Up to 5 bags 100 lbs each for active U.S. military and / or dependents traveling on orders.  Up to 3 bags 50 lbs each for active U.S. military on personal / leisure travel.	Bag 1: $30 Bag 2: $40 Bag 3: $150 Bag 4 and up: $200	50 lbs per bag for Basic Economy 70 lbs for First Class/Business complimentary bags	62 Linear inches
International Flights	Up to 10 checked bags for Transatlantic and Transpacific flights Up to 5 checked bags for flights to and from Brazil, the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, and South America Up to 2 checked bags to and from Cuba	Bag 1: $30 to $75 Bag 2: $40 to $100 Bag 3: $150 to $200 Bag 4 and up: $200 Up to 3 complementary bags for American Airlines Loyalty or Rewards Program	50 lbs per bag for Basic Economy 70 lbs for First Class/Business	62 Linear inches

 

American Airlines Carry-on Luggage Allowances and Restrictions

	Allowances & Quantities	Carry-on Fee	Personal Item Size	Carry on Size and Weight
Domestic Flights	1 personal item 1 carry-on	No fee	18 x 13 x 8 inches	22 x 14 x 9 inches
International Flights	1 personal item 1 carry-on	No fee	18 x 13 x 8 inches	22 x 14 x 9 inches

Delta Luggage Size Chart

Delta charges $20 for your first checked bag unless you are a member of Delta SkyMiles, in which case your first standard-sized checked bag is free. If you're flying domestically, you can redeem miles towards checked luggage fees by checking in through Delta.com, the airport kiosk, or the Fly Delta app. Delta also allows all passengers a free carry-on bag.

Delta Checked Luggage Allowances and Restrictions

	Allowances & Quantities	Baggage Fees	Checked Bag Weight	Checked Bag Size
Domestic Flights	Up to 10 checked bags First standard checked bag free for Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Members	Bag 1: $30 Bag 2: $40	50 lbs	62 Linear inches
International Flights	Between 4 to 10 checked bags First standard checked bag free for Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Members America	Bag 1: $30 ($60 to and from Europe) Bag 2: $40	50 lbs	62 Linear inches

 

Delta Carry-on Luggage Allowances and Restrictions

	Allowances & Quantities	Carry-on Fee	Personal Item Size	Carry on Size and Weight
Domestic Flights	1 personal item 1 carry-on	No fee	Must be able to fit under seat	22 x 14 x 9 inches No weight restrictions
International Flights	1 personal item 1 carry-on	No fee	Must be able to fit under seat	22 x 14 x 9 inches No weight restrictions

Frontier Luggage Size Chart

Frontier charges for checked and carry on luggage. The earlier you pay Frontier baggage fees the more you save: A carry-on costs you $59 if you pay when you book the flight, $61 if you pay before online check-in, or $69 if you pay during online check -in. If you wait until you’re at the airline desk, the cost of the same bag is $79, or $99 at the boarding gate.

Frontier Checked Luggage Allowances and Restrictions

	Allowances & Quantities	Baggage Fees	Checked Bag Weight	Checked Bag Size
Domestic Flights	Bags weighing over 100 lbs not accepted Elite 100K status: 1st checked bag free Active Military: 2 checked bags free	Bag 1: $30 Bag 2: $40 Bag 3+:$93-$95 Oversized bag: $75 to $100	40 lbs	62 Linear inches
International Flights	Bags weighing over 100 lbs not accepted Elite 100K status: 1st checked bag free Active Military: 2 checked bags free	Bag 1:$53-$99 Bag 2: $73-$89 Bag 3+:$93-$95 Oversized bag: $75 to $100	40 lbs	62 Linear inches

 

Frontier Carry-on Luggage Allowances and Restrictions

	Allowances & Quantities	Carry-on Fee	Personal Item Size	Carry on Size and Weight
Domestic Flights	1 personal item 1 carry-on	$58-$99 Elite status: Free carry-on Active Military: free carry-on	14 x 18 x 8 inches	22 x 14 x 9 inches 35 lbs
International Flights	1 personal item 1 carry-on	$58-$99 Elite status: Free carry-on Active Military: free carry-on	14 x 18 x 8 inches	22 x 14 x 9 inches 35 lbs

Spirit Luggage Size Chart

Like Frontier, Spirit carry-on baggage fees go up the longer you wait to pay them. Paying at the time of booking costs $59-$68 if you fly on Spirit’s Standard fare, $62-$71 for paying before online check-in, $63-$72 during online check-in, $89 at the reservation desk, and $99 at the departure gate. Personal items are free.

Spirit Checked Luggage Allowances and Restrictions

	Allowances & Quantities	Baggage Fees	Checked Bag Weight	Checked Bag Size
Domestic Flights	Active duty military: 2 free checked bags accepted Will not accept bags over 100 lbs 41-50 lbs: +$79 51-100 lbs: +$99 63-80 linear inches: +$100M Over 80 linear inches: +$150	Bag1: $31-$41 Bag 2: $26-$36 Bag 3 - 5: $81-$91	40 lbs	62 Linear inches
International Flights	1 checked bag per passenger	Bag1: $31-$41 Bag 2: $26-$36 Bag 3 - 5: $81-$91	40 lbs	62 Linear inches

 

Spirit Carry-on Luggage Allowances and Restrictions

	Allowances & Quantities	Carry-on Restrictions	Personal Item Size	Carry on Size and Weight
Domestic Flights	1 personal item 1 Carry on: $59-$99 depending on time of booking and Loyalty Program	Active duty military: 1 free carry-on	18 x 14 x 8 inches	22 x 18 x 10 inches
International Flights	1 personal item 1 Carry on: $59-$99 depending on time of booking and Loyalty Program	Active duty military: 1 free carry-on	18 x 14 x 8 inches	22 x 18 x 10 inches

United Luggage Size Chart

United has seven service classes, including United Polaris, United First, United Business, United Premium Plus, United Economy, United Economy Plus,  and United Basic Economy. Each service has its own checked luggage policy andcarry-on restrictions.

United Airlines Checked Luggage Allowances and Restrictions

	Allowances & Quantities	Baggage Fees	Checked Bag Weight	Checked Bag Size
Domestic Flights	Bags exceeding 115 linear inches will not be accepted. Bags weighing over 100 lbs not accepted	Starting at $35 for Economy services 2 complementary checked bags for United Polaris, United First, United Business, United Premium Plus	United Business: 70 lbs United First: 70 lbs. United PolarisSM first class: 70 lbs. United Polaris business class: 70 lbs. United Economy: 50 lbs. Star Alliance Gold: 70 lbs Premier 1K:70 lbs Premier Platinum: 70 lbs Premier Gold: 70 lbs Premier Silver: 70 lbs	62 Linear inches
International Flights	No more than 4 checked bags for travel between Brazil, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Bags exceeding 115 linear inches will not be accepted. Bags weighing over 100 lbs not accepted	2 complementary bags for United Polaris, United Business, United Premium Plus	United Business: 70 lbs. United First: 70 lbs. United PolarisSM first class: 70 lbs. United Polaris business class: 70 lbs. United Economy: 50 lbs. Star Alliance Gold: 70 lbs. Premier 1K:70 lbs. Premier Platinum: 70 lbs. Premier Gold: 70 lbs. Premier Silver: 70 lbs.	62 Linear inches

 

United Airlines Carry-on Luggage Allowances and Restrictions

	Allowances & Quantities	Carry-on Restrictions	Personal Item Size	Carry on Size and Weight
Domestic Flights	Basic Economy:1 Personal item only unless a Premier member of using a qualifying MilagePlus credit card 1 Carry on	1 personal item $25 for carry-on in Economy	9 x 10 x 17 inches	9 x 14 x 22 inches
International Flights	Basic Economy:1 Personal item only unless a Premier member of using a qualifying MilagePlus credit card 1 Carry on	Not applicable	9 x 10 x 17 inches	9 x 14 x 22 inches

Jet Blue Luggage Size Chart

You can save on JetBlue checked bag fees by paying for bags in advance. If you pay more than 24 hours before your flight departure JetBlue gives you a $5.00 discount on your first two checked bags. If you checked a third bag, fees must be paid at the airport or during check-in.

Jet Blue Checked Luggage Allowances and Restrictions

	Allowances & Quantities	Baggage Fees	Checked Bag Weight	Checked Bag Size
Domestic Flights	2 free checked bags for Mosaic, JetBlue Plus, and AAdvantage Elite members	Bag1: $35 Bag 2: $ 45 Bag 3: $150 51-99 lbs: $150 63-80 linear inches: $150 BlueBasic, Blue Extra, and Blue Plus pay $35-$45 for first 2 checked bags	50 lbs	62 Linear inches
International Flights	Mint: 2 free standard bags Mosaic: 2 free standard bags Blue: 1 free bag on flights to Londo	Blue Basic: $65 for first 2 bags Blue: 1 free bag, $65 for bag 2 Blue Plus: 1 free bag,  $105 bag 2 Blue Extra: 1 free bag, $105 bag 2	50 lbs	62 Linear inches

 

Jet Blue Carry-on Luggage Allowances and Restrictions

	Allowances & Quantities	Carry-on Restrictions	Personal Item Size	Carry on Size and Weight
Domestic Flights	1 Personal item 1 Carry on for Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Extra, Mosaic, active military, unaccompanied minors, and Mint fares	Carry-on brought to gate will be checked	17 x 13 x 8 inches	22 x 14 x 9 inches
International Flights	1 personal item 1 carry-on	Free	17 x 13 x 8 inches	22 x 14 x 9 inches

Southwest Luggage Size Chart

Southwest allows all passengers to travel with two free checked bags, acarry-on bag, and a personal item. The airline does not allow passengers to check more than two bags unless they are active-duty military personnel.

Southwest Checked Luggage Allowances and Restrictions

	Allowances & Quantities	Baggage Fees	Checked Bag Weight	Checked Bag Size
Domestic Flights	2 free checked bags Active-duty military exempt from 2-bag limit oversize, and overweight charges.	Oversized bags: $75 Overweight bags: $75	50 lbs	62 Linear inches
International Flights	2 free checked bags Active-duty military exempt from 2-bag limit oversize, and overweight charges	Oversized bags: $75 Overweight bags: $75	50 lbs	62 Linear inches

 

Southwest Carry-on Luggage Allowances and Restrictions

	Allowances & Quantities	Carry-on Restrictions	Personal Item Size	Carry on Size and Weight
Domestic Flights	1 Personal item 1 Carry on	Size restrictions apply to both personal and carryon item	Personal items must fit in the 16.25 x 13.5 x 8 inch space under the seat.	24 x 16 x 10 inches
International Flights	1 personal item 1 carry-on	Size restrictions apply to both personal and carryon items	Personal items must fit in the 16.25 x 13.5 x 8 inch space under the seat.	24 x 16 x 10 inches

If you travel on multiple airlines on a regular basis, opt forcarry-on bags designed to meet most airlines size restrictions, such as the Travelpro®Platinum® Elite 21” Expandable Carry-On Spinner or theMaxlite® Air Carry-On Hardside Spinner. Lightweight checked luggage such as theMaxlite® 5 Medium Check-In Spinner helps you get the most out of airline checked baggage weight restrictions.

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