Last updated: November 2026
Alaska Airlines bag fees went up in April 2026, and a lot of the guides out there still show the old prices. The fees below are the current ones, straight from Alaska’s own baggage page.
How Much Are Alaska Airlines Bag Fees?
Alaska Airlines bag fees are $45 for the first checked bag, $55 for the second, and $200 for each bag after that on flights booked on or after April 10, 2026. Each bag can weigh up to 50 lbs and measure up to 62 linear inches. Your carry-on and personal item are free.
| Bag | Most flights | Flights within Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on and personal item | Free | Free |
| 1st checked bag | $45 | $30 |
| 2nd checked bag | $55 | $40 |
| 3rd and each additional bag | $200 | $50 |
| Overweight (51 to 70 lbs) | $100 | $35 |
| Overweight (71 to 100 lbs) | $200 | $70 |
| Oversize (63 to 115 inches) | $200 | $35 |
First, Second, and Additional Bag Fees
Alaska charges $45 for the first bag, $55 for the second, and $200 for the third and any bags after that. These prices are per bag, each way. A round trip with two checked bags costs $200 in fees before any overweight charges.
The same fees apply on Saver, Main Cabin, and Premium Class tickets. Premium Class gets you more legroom and free drinks, but not a free bag. During busy travel periods, Alaska may also limit how many bags each person can check.
How Your Ticket Purchase Date Affects Your Fee
Your ticket purchase date decides your fee, not your travel date. Alaska raised its fees for flights booked on or after April 10, 2026. If you bought your ticket before that, you pay the old rates: $40 for the first bag, $45 for the second, and $150 for the third and beyond.
Does Paying Online Save Money?
Paying online doesn’t save money anymore. Alaska used to take $5 off when you prepaid online or in the app at least four hours before your flight, but that discount ended for tickets booked on or after April 10, 2026. Paying ahead still saves you time at the airport.
Hawaii Interisland and International Route Fees
Hawaii interisland and international flights have their own bag fees. Flights entirely within Hawaii cost $30 for the first bag, $40 for the second, and $50 for each bag after that.
Some long-haul routes include free bags in the Main Cabin. Flights to Asia and Oceania include 2 free checked bags. Flights to Europe include 1 free bag, and a second bag costs $100.
Partner and Codeshare Flights
Partner and codeshare flights can follow another airline’s bag fees, even when you booked on alaskaair.com. Check your travel confirmation to see which airline’s baggage policy applies to your trip.
I booked a trip to London through Alaska and assumed my second bag would be free like on my Tokyo trip. It wasn’t, so now I look at the route before I pack a second suitcase.
How Can You Get Free Checked Bags on Alaska Airlines?
You can get free checked bags on Alaska Airlines by flying First Class, holding Atmos Rewards elite status, booking with an eligible Alaska or Hawaiian credit card, joining Club 49 or Huaka‘i as an Alaska or Hawaii resident, or traveling as active-duty military. Here is how many free bags each one gets you.
| Who | Free checked bags |
|---|---|
| First Class ticket | 2 bags, up to 70 lbs each |
| Atmos Silver | 1 bag |
| Atmos Gold | 2 bags |
| Atmos Platinum or Titanium | 3 bags |
| Atmos Rewards Visa (flight booked with the card) | 1 bag, for you and companions on the same reservation |
| Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard (primary cardmember) | 2 bags on eligible flights |
| Club 49 member (trip to or from Alaska) | 2 bags |
| Club 49 member (trip entirely within Alaska) | 3 bags |
| Huaka‘i member (flights between the Hawaiian islands) | 2 bags |
| Active-duty U.S. military | Up to 5 bags, up to 70 lbs each |
Atmos Rewards Visa and Hawaiian Airlines Mastercard
The Atmos Rewards Visa gives you a free first checked bag when you buy the flight with the card. Companions on the same reservation get a free first bag too, so one card can cover a whole family.
The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard gives the primary cardmember 2 free checked bags, but only if they book the flight with that card. Authorized users don’t get the benefit. On Hawaiian, it covers flights between North America and Hawaii and between the islands, not international flights.
Atmos Rewards Elite Status
Atmos Rewards elite status gets you between 1 and 3 free bags. Silver members get 1, Gold members get 2, and Platinum and Titanium members get 3. Companions on the same reservation get the same allowance.
If your status comes from another oneworld airline instead, the free bags are for you only. Your companions pay the regular fees.
First Class Tickets
First Class tickets include 2 free checked bags, and each can weigh up to 70 lbs. You have to be confirmed in First Class when you check in. If you get upgraded after you’ve already paid for a bag, Alaska won’t refund the fee.
Club 49 and Huaka‘i for Alaska and Hawaii Residents
Club 49 and Huaka‘i are free programs for Alaska and Hawaii residents, and both include free bags. Club 49 members get 2 free bags on trips to or from Alaska and 3 on trips entirely within the state, and companions on the same reservation get them too. Huaka‘i members get 2 free bags on flights between the Hawaiian islands.
Active-Duty Military
Active-duty U.S. military members with ID can check up to 5 bags free, at up to 70 lbs each. Dependents traveling with orders get the same allowance. Dependents traveling with an active-duty member but without orders get 1 free checked bag up to 50 lbs.
Using Credit Card Travel Credits to Cover Bag Fees
Using credit card travel credits is another way to cover bag fees if you don’t have an Alaska card. Some general travel cards reimburse airline fees or give a yearly travel credit. Each card’s rules are different, so check your card’s terms before you count on it.
Travel With Only a Carry-On
Traveling with only a carry-on is the simplest way to skip the fee. Alaska lets every passenger bring one carry-on up to 22″ x 14″ x 9″ plus a personal item, even on Saver fares. A light bag gives you more room to pack, and I list the ones I like in my guide to the lightest carry-on luggage.
On a four-day trip to Anchorage in September I fit everything in a carry-on by packing layers and wearing my heaviest jacket on the plane. Skipping the bag drop also meant I was out of the airport while everyone else waited at the carousel.
What Can You Bring Without Paying a Bag Fee?
You can bring a carry-on, a personal item, strollers, car seats, mobility aids, and in some cases a box of pineapples or a case of wine without paying a bag fee. None of these count toward your checked bag allowance.
Free Carry-On and Personal Item Allowance
Your free carry-on and personal item allowance is one bag up to 22″ x 14″ x 9″, including wheels and handles, plus one personal item like a purse, briefcase, or laptop bag. At least one of them needs to fit under the seat in front of you. For more on how strictly Alaska checks sizes, see how strict Alaska Airlines is with carry-on bags.
Strollers, Car Seats, and Mobility Aids
Strollers, car seats, and mobility aids fly free and don’t count toward your bag allowance when you travel with a child or need the device. You can check them at the counter or at the gate. If you’re shopping for one, here’s my lightweight travel stroller guide.
Wine Cases and Hawaii Pineapple Boxes
Wine cases and Hawaii pineapple boxes are two of Alaska’s oddest free-bag perks. You can check one properly packed box of pineapples free when flying within the U.S. from Honolulu, Kona, Maui, or Kauai.
Atmos Rewards members can also check one protectively packed case of wine free on Alaska flights from 34 airports in the western U.S., including Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Sacramento, Walla Walla, and Boise. It doesn’t apply to international flights, and Alaska says it’s coming soon to Hawaiian. The full airport list is on Alaska’s site.
Coming home from Walla Walla, I checked a case of wine for free with my Atmos number on the reservation.
I packed it in a styrofoam shipper from the winery, and every bottle came off the belt in one piece.
What Are the Checked Bag Size and Weight Limits?
The checked bag size and weight limits on Alaska Airlines are 50 lbs and 62 linear inches (length plus width plus height). Anything heavier or bigger costs extra, up to 100 lbs and 115 inches.
Overweight and Oversize Charges
Overweight and oversize charges are added on top of the regular bag fee. A bag weighing 51 to 70 lbs costs $100 extra, and 71 to 100 lbs costs $200 extra. A bag measuring 63 to 115 inches costs $200 extra.
These fees stack. A first bag that is both overweight and oversize can cost the $45 bag fee plus both extra charges. A bathroom scale before you leave is cheaper than any of these fees.
Sports Equipment
Sports equipment counts as a regular checked bag, but Alaska waives the oversize fee for golf clubs, skis and snowboards, surfboards, fishing gear, bikes, scuba gear, and a few other items. Overweight fees can still apply, except bikes and windsurfing gear get a pass up to 70 lbs. Each item needs to be in a case made for it. See the full sports equipment rules before you fly with anything big.
How Do You Pay for Bags on Alaska Airlines?
You pay for bags on Alaska Airlines during online check-in, at a bag tag station at the airport, or at the ticket counter. All three cost the same now that the online discount is gone.
How to Get a Bag Fee Receipt
To get a bag fee receipt, use the Receipts link at the bottom of alaskaair.com and look up your trip. If you travel for work, grab it soon after the trip so you aren’t digging for it at expense time.
How the 20-Minute Baggage Guarantee Works
The 20-minute baggage guarantee pays you if your checked bag isn’t at baggage claim within 20 minutes of your plane reaching the gate. You can choose a $25 discount code for a future flight or 2,500 Atmos Rewards bonus points.
You have to ask for it in person at the airport baggage office within 2 hours of arriving. It doesn’t cover items that come out at the oversize claim area, like golf clubs, skis, surfboards, or pets, and it doesn’t apply to flights to or from Dutch Harbor or international flights that clear customs. Alaska’s page mentions Hawaiian flights, but the terms only list Alaska, Horizon, and SkyWest flight numbers, so ask the baggage office if you’re on Hawaiian. Here are the baggage guarantee terms.
After a late arrival in Seattle my bag took almost 40 minutes.
I walked over to the baggage office, gave them my bag tag, and had the points in my account a few days later.
Are Alaska Airlines Bag Fees the Same on Hawaiian Airlines?
Alaska Airlines bag fees are the same on Hawaiian Airlines for flights in North America, since the two airlines now share one baggage policy. The exceptions are flights between the Hawaiian islands, which have lower fees, and Hawaiian’s international flights. If you’re flying the Hawaiian brand, see how strict Hawaiian Airlines is with carry-on bags, and for everything else about flying the airline, read my guide to the 13 things to know before you fly Alaska Airlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Alaska Airlines charge for two checked bags round trip?
Alaska Airlines charges $200 for two checked bags round trip: $45 for the first bag plus $55 for the second, each way. That’s for tickets booked on or after April 10, 2026, without status or a free-bag credit card.
How many bags can I bring for free on Alaska Airlines?
You can bring 2 bags for free on Alaska Airlines: one carry-on and one personal item. Checked bags cost extra unless you fly First Class, have Atmos Rewards status, book with an eligible credit card, belong to Club 49 or Huaka‘i, or are active-duty military.
Does Premium Class get a free checked bag on Alaska Airlines?
Premium Class doesn’t get a free checked bag on Alaska Airlines. It includes extra legroom, early boarding, and free drinks, but only First Class includes free checked bags.
What does an overweight bag cost on Alaska Airlines?
An overweight bag costs $100 extra on Alaska Airlines if it weighs 51 to 70 lbs and $200 extra if it weighs 71 to 100 lbs. The overweight fee is added to your regular bag fee.
Can I check a bag for free on a Saver fare?
You can’t check a bag for free on a Saver fare unless you have a free-bag benefit like Atmos Rewards status or an eligible credit card. Saver fares do include a free carry-on and personal item.
Does Alaska Airlines charge for a carry-on?
Alaska Airlines doesn’t charge for a carry-on. Every passenger, including Saver fares, can bring one carry-on up to 22″ x 14″ x 9″ and one personal item for free.
Alaska’s rules change often, so check the official checked bag page before a big trip. For packing help, see what to pack in a carry on bag.
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