Checked Baggage
Want to check in for your flight and pay for your bags before you arrive at the airport? Within 24 hours of your departure, you can tell us how many bags you will check and pay any fees quickly and easily online. When you arrive at the airport, you can drop off your checked baggage at the nearest baggage drop, marked with red "Baggage Drop" signage, or curbside check-in station (available within 6 hours of departure time). You may also check your bags at the airport kiosk, ticket counter, or curbside; however, please note that higher checked baggage fees may apply if paid at the airport.
If your bag exceeds weight or size limits, please review the Additional, Overweight, and Oversized Baggage section. You may also carry on one bag and one small personal item at no charge. Visit our Carry-on Baggage section for more information. More restrictive baggage rules apply on some flights operated by our Codeshare partners.
NOTE: Please refer to our Codeshare Partners page for information on a specific carrier's baggage policy.
Standard Cabin Allowance by Travel Region
Fees for the first and second checked bags vary based on your flight destination and are detailed below for travel each way. Check below for exceptions to these guidelines for Medallion® Members & Others and for Military.
Legend:
1-70lb suitcase
70 lbs (32 kg)
62 inches (157 cm) when you total length+width+height
1-50lb suitcase
1-70lb suitcase
70 lbs (32 kg)
62 inches (157 cm) when you total length+width+height
1-50lb suitcase
Between
Travel within the United States and Canada
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
3-70lb suitcases
Free
Economy
Free
1-50lb suitcase
25 USD/CAD¹
25 USD/CAD¹
1-50lb suitcase
35 USD/CAD¹
35 USD/CAD¹
United States and Canada
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
Caribbean & Bermuda (excluding Dominican Republic, Guyana, & Haiti)
Economy
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
Caribbean & Bermuda (excluding Dominican Republic, Guyana, & Haiti)
Economy
2-70lb suitcases
Free
Free
1-50lb suitcase
25 USD/CAD¹
25 USD/CAD¹
United States and Canada
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
Central America, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Guyana, & Haiti
Economy
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
Central America, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Guyana, & Haiti
Economy
2-70lb suitcases
Free
Free
1-50lb suitcase
Free
Free
Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
2-70lb suitcases
Free
Economy
Free
1-50lb suitcase
Free
Free
1-50lb suitcase
40 USD/CAD¹
40 USD/CAD¹
United States, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
South America (excluding Brazil & Guyana)
Economy
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
South America (excluding Brazil & Guyana)
Economy
2-70lb suitcases
Free
Free
1-50lb suitcase
Free
Free
United States, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America (excluding Brazil)
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
Europe and North Africa
Economy
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
Europe and North Africa
Economy
2-70lb suitcases
Free
Free
1-50lb suitcase
Free
Free
U.S./Canada & South America (excluding Brazil)
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
Asia³ and Oceania
Economy
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
Asia³ and Oceania
Economy
2-70lb suitcases
Free
Free
1-50lb suitcase
Free
Free
U.S./Canada & South America (excluding Brazil)
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
Japan & Philippines
Economy
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
Japan & Philippines
Economy
2-70lb suitcases
Free
Free
1-50lb suitcase
Free
Free
Japan
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
U.S. Pacific Trust
Economy
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
U.S. Pacific Trust
Economy
2-70lb suitcases
Free
Free
1-50lb suitcase
Free
Free
Intra-Asia (excluding Japan to/from Guam, Saipan, Palau, and the Philippines)
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
2-70lb suitcases
Free
Economy
Free
1-50lb suitcase
Free
Free
1-50lb suitcase
40 USD/CAD4
40 USD/CAD4
U.S./Canada & South America (excluding Brazil)
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
Middle East, Southern Africa
Economy
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
Middle East, Southern Africa
Economy
2-70lb suitcases
Free
Free
1-50lb suitcase
Free
Free
U.S./Canada, South America (excluding Brazil) & Europe
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
India
Economy
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
India
Economy
2-70lb suitcases
Free
Free
1-50lb suitcase
Free
Free
Brazil
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
3-70lb suitcases
Free (up to 32kg)
Economy
Free (up to 32kg)
1-70lb suitcase
Free (up to 32kg)
Free (up to 32kg)
1-70lb suitcase
Free (up to 32kg)
Free (up to 32kg)
For all other international flights
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
You may check up to two bags that meet our size & weight restrictions at no extra charge when traveling within regions not listed above.
Economy
BusinessElite®, First, Business Second
Checked
Bag
You may check up to two bags that meet our size & weight restrictions at no extra charge when traveling within regions not listed above.
Economy
¹ CAD amounts will be charged when exiting Canada.
² CAD or EUR amounts will be charged when exiting Canada or Europe, respectively.
³ For travel via the Pacific excluding destinations of Japan and the Philippines.
4 For ticketing on/after January 4, 2012 for travel on/after January 16, 2012
NOTE: All passengers traveling to or from Key West, Florida are limited to one checked bag. This supersedes all exceptions.
² CAD or EUR amounts will be charged when exiting Canada or Europe, respectively.
³ For travel via the Pacific excluding destinations of Japan and the Philippines.
4 For ticketing on/after January 4, 2012 for travel on/after January 16, 2012
NOTE: All passengers traveling to or from Key West, Florida are limited to one checked bag. This supersedes all exceptions.
Boxes are not accepted as checked baggage to Central or South America (except Brazil, Mexico, and Chile) at any time of the year; however, original factory-sealed boxes may be accepted on a standby basis.
Additionally, lower fees may apply depending upon the date you purchased your ticket. For a summary of previous checked bag fees, click here.
SkyMiles Medallion members and other exceptions
At time of check-in, all SkyMiles Medallion members, SkyTeam® Elite & Elite Plus Members and Alaska MVP & MVP Gold members will be able to check one additional bag over the standard cabin allowance for travel outside the United States and Canada and/or travel between the United States & Canada and select Caribbean destinations. This benefit is subject to the weight and size restrictions of your cabin of travel. Furthermore, the benefits listed b elow extend to up to 8 travel companions on the Medallion member's reservation for a total of 9 passengers.
Travel Region
Travel within the United States and Canada
Diamond, Platinum, & Gold Medallion; SkyTeam® Elite Plus; Alaska Air MVP® Gold Economy
Diamond, Platinum, & Gold Medallion; SkyTeam® Elite Plus; Alaska Air MVP® Gold Economy
3-70lb suitcases
Free
Silver Medallion; SkyTeam Elite; & Alaska Air MVP BusinessElite, First, Business
Free
2-70lb suitcases
Free
Economy
Free
3-70lb suitcases
Free
Free
United States/Canada to/from Caribbean
Diamond, Platinum, & Gold Medallion; SkyTeam® Elite Plus; Alaska Air MVP® Gold Economy
Diamond, Platinum, & Gold Medallion; SkyTeam® Elite Plus; Alaska Air MVP® Gold Economy
3-70lb suitcases
Free
Silver Medallion; SkyTeam Elite; & Alaska Air MVP BusinessElite, First, Business
Free
2-50lb suitcases
Free
Economy
Free
3-70lb suitcases
Free
Free
Travel to/from Japan & Philippines (via the Pacific only)
Diamond, Platinum, & Gold Medallion; SkyTeam® Elite Plus; Alaska Air MVP® Gold Economy
Diamond, Platinum, & Gold Medallion; SkyTeam® Elite Plus; Alaska Air MVP® Gold Economy
3-70lb suitcases
Free
Silver Medallion; SkyTeam Elite; & Alaska Air MVP BusinessElite, First, Business
Free
3-50lb suitcases
Free
Economy
Free
3-70lb suitcases
Free
Free
Brazil
Diamond, Platinum, & Gold Medallion; SkyTeam® Elite Plus; Alaska Air MVP® Gold Economy
3-70lb suitcases
Free
Silver Medallion; SkyTeam Elite; & Alaska Air MVP BusinessElite, First, Business
Free
2-70lb suitcases
Free
Economy
Free
3-70lb suitcases
Free
Free
All Other International Flights
Diamond, Platinum, & Gold Medallion; SkyTeam® Elite Plus; Alaska Air MVP® Gold Economy
* Effective for tickets purchased on or after December 15, 2011 for travel on or after March 1, 2012, Silver Medallion, SkyTeam Elite, and Alaska Airlines MVP members may check one bag up to 70 lbs (32kg) at no charge on Delta- and Delta Connection-operated flights. Basic Reserve, Platinum or Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express may check a second bag for free on Delta and Delta Connection flights. Second bag fee waiver benefit is limited to Silver Medallion members who are Basic Cardmembers (not Additional Cardmembers) with the Gold, Platinum or Reserve Delta SkyMiles Credit Cards. First and second baggage fee waivers apply to up to nine people traveling in the eligible Silver Medallion member’s reservation. This rule will apply to Economy Class tickets within or between the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The benefit applies to up to nine people traveling in the eligible member's reservation. Diamond, Platinum, & Gold Medallion; SkyTeam® Elite Plus; Alaska Air MVP® Gold Economy
3-70lb suitcases
Free
Silver Medallion; SkyTeam Elite; & Alaska Air MVP BusinessElite, First, Business
Free
1-50lb suitcase
One additional free bag over standard allowance
Economy
One additional free bag over standard allowance
3-70lb suitcases
Free
Free
Recipient
Benefit
SkyMiles Credit Cardmembers from American Express
See Terms & Conditions
Benefit
*The benefit applies to up to 9 people traveling in the eligible member's reservation. See Terms & Conditions
Benefit
1-50lb suitcase
First Bag Free*
First Bag Free*
American Express
At time of check-in, our passengers who hold a Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express - Gold, Platinum, or Reserve - will be allowed to check their first bag for free system wide. The benefit is subject to the weight and size restrictions of your cabin of travel. The benefit extends to up to 8 travel companions on the Cardholder's reservation for a total of 9 passengers.
Active Duty U. S. Military Personnel
Active duty U.S. military personnel on orders to or from duty stations and dependents traveling with them or active U.S. military dependents traveling on relocation orders may check the following at no charge:
On Military Orders*
5-70lb suitcases
5 bags free
Personal Travel** Economy
5 bags free
4-70lb suitcases
4 bags free
BusinessElite, First, Business
4 bags free
3-70lb suitcases
3 bags free
Economy
3 bags free
2-50lb suitcases
2 bags free
2 bags free
*Bag size can be up to 80 in (203 cm). Benefits extend to up to 8 other companions traveling with the U.S. military personnel. The companions' must be on the same itinerary as the US military personnel OR the companions' itineraries must match exactly to the active duty U.S. military personnel's itinerary.
**Bag size can be up to 62 in (157 cm). Benefits extend only to U.S. military personnel.
Legend:
1-70lb suitcase
70 lbs (32 kg)
62 inches (157 cm) when you total length+width+height
1-50lb suitcase
1-70lb suitcase
70 lbs (32 kg)
62 inches (157 cm) when you total length+width+height
1-50lb suitcase
Remember that excess baggage fees may apply if you check more than two bags or if your checked bags exceed our size & weight restrictions.
Additionally, lower fees may apply depending upon the date you purchased your ticket. For a summary of previous checked bag fees, click here.
Additionally, lower fees may apply depending upon the date you purchased your ticket. For a summary of previous checked bag fees, click here.
