Alaska Airlines Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

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Add checked bags to your booking via Trips page, online check-in, bag tag stations, or airport counters. Fees vary by region and bag count. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Alaska Airlines Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Piece concept; free allowance varies by region for tickets ticketed on or after April 10, 2026; each free bag max 50 lbs and 62 linear inches (L+W+H); North America and intra-Hawaii have no free checked bags.

LabelAmountNotes
North America (including Central America)No free checked baggage
  • Original tables: 'Main Cabin and Saver guests traveling in North America' — 1st Checked Bag $45 USD, 2nd Checked Bag $55 USD (Up to 50 lbs. and 62 linear inches). No free bag published for standard Main Cabin/Saver on North America routes.
  • North America includes Central America per 'North America Includes Central America and Hawaii' heading.
Intra-Hawaii (wholly within the state of Hawaii)No free checked baggage
  • Original tables: 'Intra-Island (wholly within the state of Hawaii)' / 'Passengers traveling wholly in the state of Hawaii' — 1st Checked Bag $30 USD, 2nd $40 USD (Standard bag). No free bag for standard Main Cabin on intra-Hawaii.
Europe1 × 50 lbs
  • Original text: 'Free Up to 50 lbs. and 62 linear inches' for 1st Checked Bag; 2nd Checked Bag $100 USD (or $100 USD/£75 for Great Britain, $100 USD/€85 for France/Greece/Italy). Verified in both summary table 'Main Cabin guests traveling internationally — Europe — 1st Free, 2nd $100 USD' and detailed International → Europe tables for all markets (Great Britain, France/Greece/Italy, Iceland, Other).
  • Max 50 lbs and 62 linear inches per free bag; linear inches = height + length + width.
Asia2 × 50 lbs
  • Original text: 'Free Up to 50 lbs. and 62 linear inches' for both 1st and 2nd Checked Bags. Verified in summary table 'Main Cabin guests traveling internationally — Asia — Free / Free' and detailed International → Asia tables (Japan, Korea, Other) for Main Cabin: 1st Free up to 50 lbs., 2nd Free up to 50 lbs.
  • Includes Japan, Korea and Other Asian markets per site; local currency equivalents shown (e.g., Japan $200 USD/20,000 JPY for 3rd bag) but free allowance is 2 bags.
Oceania (Australia and Pacific Islands outside Hawaii)2 × 50 lbs
  • Original text: 'Free Up to 50 lbs. and 62 linear inches' for 1st and 2nd Checked Bags in both summary table ('Oceania — Free / Free') and detailed International → Oceania tables for Main Cabin (American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Other): 1st Free up to 50 lbs., 2nd Free up to 50 lbs.
  • For Hawaiian-ticketed legacy table before Oct 14, 2025, Main Cabin on Australia/New Zealand/Cook Islands also shows Free for 1st bag only in some columns, but current (on/after Apr 10, 2026) table shows 2 free up to 50 lbs for all Oceania markets listed.
Africa + Middle East2 × 50 lbs
  • Original text in International → Africa + Middle East table: Main Cabin — Carry-On Free, 1st Checked Bag 'Free up to 50 lbs.', 2nd Checked Bag 'Free up to 50 lbs.', 3rd $250 USD. Max 50 lbs and 62 linear inches per free bag.
South America1 × 50 lbs
  • Original text in International → South America table: Main Cabin — 1st Checked Bag 'Free up to 50 lbs.', 2nd Checked Bag '$100', 3rd $200. Only 1 free bag published for Main Cabin on South America routes.

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

One carry-on bag plus one personal item free for all travelers; carry-on max 22" x 14" x 9" or 45 linear inches including wheels and handle.

  • Carry-on bag — All routes, all cabins1 × 22" x 14" x 9" (45 linear inches) + 1 personal item
    • Original verbatim from carry-on page: 'When traveling with us, you're allowed one carry-on bag plus one personal item, such as a purse, briefcase or laptop computer.' and 'One piece of carry-on sized luggage (maximum dimension 22" x 14" x 9" or 45 linear inches, including wheels and handle) will be allowed free of charge.'
    • Cross-checked on checked-bags page footnote: 'Passengers are allowed one bag measuring no more than 22" x 14" x 9" or 45 linear inches (including wheels and handle), plus one personal item such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop bag.' Applies to all traveler types — tables show Carry-On column as 'Free' for every traveler type.
    • Personal item and medically necessary items allowed in addition; at least one item should be stowed under seat; passenger must be able to lift bag into overhead bin.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Alaska Airlines

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to Alaska Airlines Trips page at alaskaair.com/trips or open the Alaska Hawaiian app.
  2. Enter your confirmation code (6-character code) and passenger last name to retrieve your booking.
  3. Once logged in, select your trip and look for 'Add bags' or 'Baggage' section.
  4. Choose the number of additional bags you need.
  5. Complete payment online.

Prices

Fixed fees by region and bag count for flights ticketed on or after April 10, 2026. Each bag up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inches.

LabelAmountNotes
North America (1st bag)$45 USD
  • Includes Central America and Hawaii.
North America (2nd bag)$55 USD
  • Up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inches.
North America (3rd bag)$200 USD
  • Up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inches.
North America (4th+ bags)$200 USD per bag
  • Up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inches.
Intra-Hawaii (1st bag)$30 USD
  • Flights wholly within the state of Hawaii.
Intra-Hawaii (2nd bag)$40 USD
  • Flights wholly within the state of Hawaii.
Intra-Hawaii (3rd bag)$50 USD
  • Flights wholly within the state of Hawaii.
International AsiaFree (1st and 2nd bag)
  • Up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inches each.
International EuropeFree (1st bag), $100 USD (2nd bag)
  • Up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inches each.
International OceaniaFree (1st and 2nd bag)
  • Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands outside of Hawaii.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Extra bags can be added via the Trips page, during online check-in, or through the Alaska Hawaiian app.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Purchase online via the Trips page at alaskaair.com/trips, during online check-in, at bag tag stations, or at any airport ticket counter.

How many extra bags can I buy, and what are the limits?

Up to 4+ bags allowed per passenger. Standard bag size limit is 62 linear inches (height + length + width) and 50 lbs. Maximum weight is 100 lbs per bag.

How does Alaska Airlines calculate extra baggage charges?

Fixed fees based on region (North America, Intra-Hawaii, International) and bag count (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th+). Overweight and oversize fees compound with base bag fees.

What are the overweight and oversized baggage rules?

Bags 51-70 lbs incur $100 fee, 71-100 lbs incur $200 fee. Oversize bags (63-115 linear inches) incur $200 fee. Overweight and oversize fees compound with each other and with base bag fees.

Are there any important exceptions?

Atmos Rewards Visa cardholders, Atmos Rewards status members, Club 49 members, First Class passengers, and active duty military receive free or discounted bags. Flights on partner airlines (Qantas, British Airways, Japan Airlines, etc.) are subject to different baggage rules.

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