Alaska Airlines Baggage Fees (2026)

Personal item and carry-on are free on all fares including Saver. For domestic and North America standard tickets bought on or after April 10, 2026: 1st checked bag $45, 2nd $55, 3rd bag and later $200 each way; standard bag up to 50 lb and 62 linear in. Overweight: $100 extra (51 to 70 lb) or $200 extra (71 to 100 lb); oversize 63 to 115 in: $200 extra. Both overweight and oversize fees can apply to one bag. Ticket purchase date matters; the table for tickets bought on or after April 10, 2026 lists no prepaid discount.

Based on Alaska’s checked bags, baggage fee waivers and exceptions, Saver, and Atmos Rewards Visa free checked bag FAQ pages (also carry-on luggage and baggage overview). Current table: flights ticketed on or after April 10, 2026. Always re-check alaskaair.com before travel.

We lead with tickets bought on or after April 10, 2026 (Main Cabin and Saver, North America). Piece fees are each way. Check incomplete amounts or amounts for your itinerary on alaskaair.com.

Always free (within the size limits): 1 personal item and 1 carry-on on all fares, including Saver.

Saver and Main: checked fees apply ($45, $55 and $200 on tickets bought on or after April 10, 2026) unless an Atmos, card, military or Club 49 waiver applies. Saver has the same bag fees as Main: carry-on is free, status bag waivers still apply, and Saver boards in Group F.

Unlike United Basic Economy: Saver still includes a free carry-on; checked bags are still paid at Main rates (not a personal-item-only cabin).

Atmos, Visa, military and Club 49 waivers come from Alaska’s official pages; check the terms before you rely on a free bag. Eligible Atmos Rewards Visa free bag cannot combine with other free allowances.

International and codeshare trips: check your confirmation for which airline’s policy applies.

• Fees stack: the piece fee, overweight fee and oversize fee are all charged when they apply.
• Ticket date matters: tickets bought on or after April 10, 2026 use the new table; tickets bought on or before April 9, 2026 use the older one.
• Online versus airport: the table for tickets bought on or after April 10, 2026 shows a single $45 and $55, with no prepaid discount listed (check alaskaair.com in case a discount returns).
• Fees for travel wholly within Hawaii are lower; don’t apply mainland prices to interisland flights.
• Saver boards last (Group F) but does not change checked fee amounts.
• Atmos Visa free bag: covers guests, requires airfare paid with the card and flights on the listed operating airlines; cannot be combined.
• Codeshares: policy may follow the operating airline, so check your confirmation.

1. Use the free carry-on and personal item when packing light; it works on Saver too.
2. Stay within 50 lb and 62 linear in to avoid overweight and oversize fees stacking.
3. Check Atmos status, an eligible Visa, military benefits or Club 49 before paying.
4. Know your ticket purchase date: older tickets may still use the $40 table with $35 prepaid.
5. For travel wholly within Hawaii, use the published $30 and $40 table, not the mainland one.

For published cabin dimensions, see Alaska carry-on size (22 × 14 × 9 in, or 45 linear in; cm not published) and Alaska personal item (under the seat; no length, width and height published). Measure including wheels and handles before you fly.

How much is an Alaska checked bag in 2026?

For tickets purchased on or after April 10, 2026, North America Main and Saver fares typically pay $45 for the first bag, $55 for the second and $200 for the third and later, each way (up to 50 lb and 62 linear in). Interisland flights (wholly within Hawaii) cost $30 and $40 for the first two bags. Older tickets may still use the legacy table. Match your ticket date.

Is there a prepaid discount on Alaska’s fee table for tickets bought on or after April 10, 2026?

Alaska’s North America table for tickets bought on or after April 10, 2026 lists no prepaid discount. The older table for earlier tickets showed $35 prepaid versus $40.

Does Alaska charge for carry-on?

No: one carry-on and one personal item are free on all fares, including Saver.

What is Alaska’s overweight or oversize bag fee?

Overweight: $100 extra (51 to 70 lb) or $200 extra (71 to 100 lb). Oversize: $200 extra (63 to 115 in). These fees are added to the piece charge and to each other.

Does Saver include free bags on Alaska?

Free carry-on and personal item, yes; checked bags cost the same Main rates ($45, $55, $200) unless an Atmos, card or military waiver applies. Atmos status waivers still apply on Saver.

Do Atmos members or Atmos Visa get free checked bags?

Silver: 1st bag free; Gold: 1st and 2nd; Platinum and Titanium: 1st to 3rd (up to 50 lb). Eligible Atmos Rewards Visa: 1st bag free for the cardholder and up to 6 guests on the same reservation (card terms apply; cannot be combined with other free allowances). Military: up to 5 bags at 70 lb, subject to Alaska’s ID and orders rules. Confirm on alaskaair.com.

Did Alaska raise bag fees in 2026?

Yes for new tickets: the table for tickets bought on or after April 10, 2026 is $45, $55 and $200 (earlier tickets used $40, $45 and $150, with $35 prepaid). Ticket purchase date controls which table applies.

• Alaska carry-on size
• Alaska personal item size
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Fees and rules change; confirm on alaskaair.com before travel. BagRule is not affiliated with Alaska Airlines.