Airlines Baggage Fees in Canada
The below chart includes most major carriers operating in Canada. All fees listed below are for North America flights only, including Canada, United States, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Fees for international flights will vary, though most carriers offer the first checked bag for free. For more information on other carriers, check the links below the chart.
Updated: January 8, 2016
| Airline | 1st Checked Bag | 2nd Checked Bag | Carry-On |
| Air Canada |
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FREE |
| Air Transat | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Alaska Airlines | US$20 | US$20 | FREE |
| American Airlines | US$25 | US$35 | FREE |
| Delta Air Lines | US$25 | US$35 | FREE |
| Frontier Airlines |
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| Hawaiian Airlines | US$25 | US$35 | FREE |
| Porter | FREE | C$25 | FREE |
| Sunwing.ca | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Spirit Airlines |
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| United Airlines | US$25 | US$35 | FREE |
| US Airways | US$25 | US$35 | FREE |
| Virgin America | US$25 | US$25 | FREE |
| WestJet |
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FREE |
Fees are subject to change, but we will keep them updated as best we can.
Notes: The above chart does not take oversize or overweight bags into consideration. Just about every airline charges for bags that exceed weight (usually 50 lbs) and size limits (varies by carrier). Also, larger items like strollers, skis or golf clubs may also face an additional fee. More information is available by clicking on any of the airline links, which will take you directly into the baggage policy section of their respective websites.
Other Airlines
For information on other carriers and international flights, consult the links below.
How To Save on Baggage Fees Using Fly.com
To compare baggage fees side-by-side, just conduct a Fly.com flight search as you normally would. In search results, click on the suitcase icon to see airline and route-specific baggage fee information. This information is customized based on your search, so you can avoid the confusing airline policy pages.
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