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Exact JetBlue baggage fees with official sources. Last verified 2026-09-10.

Quick answer

Personal item + carry-on are free on all fares including Main Base. Within U.S. / LatAm / Caribbean / Canada (Main Base / Main / Main Flex / EvenMore*): prepaid off-peak 1st $45 / 2nd $59; ≤24h off-peak $49 / $69; peak prepaid $49 / $69, ≤24h peak $59 / $79; 3rd+ $200 (airport; max 2 prepaid online). Standard checked: ≤50 lb (22.68 kg) / ≤62 in (158 cm); overweight or oversize $150 each (stack). Fees are each way.

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Within U.S. / Latin America / Caribbean / Canada — Main Base / Main / Main Flex / EvenMore Base / EvenMore / EvenMore Flex. Piece fees are each way. Confirm itinerary-specific amounts on JetBlue’s live fee pages.

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Field Value
Personal item free? Yes — all fares · 17 × 13 × 8 in (43.2 × 33 × 20.32 cm) under seat
Carry-on free or paid Free — all fares incl. Main Base (contrast United BE; Blue Basic = legacy name)
Carry-on size / weight 22 × 14 × 9 in / 55.88 × 35.56 × 22.86 cm; no weight limit if you can lift → carry-on size · Calculator width 15.56 = typo — use 35.56
1st / 2nd prepaid (>24h) off-peak $45 / $59 (“incl. savings”)
1st / 2nd ≤24h (check-in window) off-peak $49 / $69
1st / 2nd prepaid peak $49 / $69
1st / 2nd ≤24h peak $59 / $79
3rd+ checked $200 · airport for 3rd+; max 2 prepaid online
Checked size limit ≤62 in (158 cm) L+W+H
Checked weight (standard) ≤50 lb (22.68 kg) · Mint included bags ≤70 lb
Overweight 51–70 lb $150 (£120 / €140) · airport; stacks with piece + OS
Overweight 71–99 lb $150 (£120 / €140) · >99 lb not accepted
Oversize 63–80 in $150 (£120 / €140) · >80 in not accepted
Elite / card / military waiver Mosaic 1: 1st free · Mosaic 2–4: 1st+2nd free · Plus/Premier/Business card: 1st free + up to 3 same itinerary (JetBlue-operated) · Mint: 2 ≤70 lb · Military leisure: 2 @ ≤50 lb · orders: up to 5 @ ≤99 lb (member + dependents; CAC/orders) · WeSalute+: 2 ≤50 lb (call/chat) — confirm terms
International / transatlantic Main Base often pays 1st; Main/Main Flex include 1st on UK/Europe & select routes — confirm per itinerary; do not treat domestic $ as universal

Free vs paid

Always free (size-compliant): 1 personal item + 1 carry-on on all fares including Main Base.

Main Base / Main / EvenMore: checked fees apply on domestic / LatAm / Caribbean / Canada unless a Mosaic, JetBlue card, military, WeSalute+, or Mint waiver applies.

Naming: use Main Base in current copy. (One-line rename: legacy Blue Basic was retired for current bookings ~Jul 29, 2026+.)

Unlike United Basic Economy: Main Base still includes a free carry-on; checked bags are still paid at Main rates.

Mosaic / Plus–Premier card / Mint / military: summarized in the table from official pages only — confirm terms on Mosaic help, military customers, and card terms before you skip payment.

Transatlantic / select intl 1st bag: confirm with JetBlue fees and your fare type — don’t lead a domestic itinerary with international free-bag assumptions.

Gotchas

  • Fees stack — piece fee + overweight + oversize can all apply to the same bag.
  • >99 lb or >80 linear in are not accepted.
  • Prepaid savings only if bags are added more than 24 hours before departure; the ≤24h window matches airport / kiosk / online check-in amounts (adding bags).
  • Peak vs off-peak: check the legal/fees calendar (published through mid-2027).
  • CoC PDF (rev ~2025-06-27) may show legacy Blue Basic / older 2nd/3rd figures — prefer live legal/fees.
  • Select markets (DR, Haiti, POS, etc.): stricter limits — see bag limitations.
  • Max 2 bags prepaid online; 3rd+ at airport for $200.
  • Previous Blue Basic fares page linked from Our Fares returned 404 at research time; treat rename history as unofficial unless JetBlue republishes it.

Avoid fees

  1. Use the free carry-on + personal item when packing light — works on Main Base.
  2. Prepay bags >24h before departure to lock prepaid off-peak or peak rates.
  3. Stay ≤50 lb / ≤62 linear inches to avoid the $150 overweight or oversize add-on.
  4. Check Mosaic / JetBlue card / military / WeSalute+ eligibility before paying.
  5. For intl / transatlantic, open official fees for that fare — don’t trust blog tables.

Bags that fit

No Amazon product cards on this page (amazon: none). For published cabin dimensions, see JetBlue carry-on size (22 × 14 × 9 in / 55.88 × 35.56 × 22.86 cm) and JetBlue personal item (17 × 13 × 8 in / 43.2 × 33 × 20.32 cm). Measure including wheels and handles before you fly.

FAQ

How much is a checked bag on JetBlue?

Within U.S. / LatAm / Caribbean / Canada (standard Main Base / Main fares): prepaid off-peak $45 1st / $59 2nd; within 24h off-peak $49 / $69; peak is higher ($49 / $69 prepaid, $59 / $79 ≤24h). 3rd+ $200. Fees each way. Standard bag ≤50 lb and ≤62 linear in.

Does JetBlue charge for carry-on?

No — one carry-on + one personal item free on all fares including Main Base.

What is JetBlue’s overweight / oversize bag fee?

$150 for 51–99 lb or 63–80 in (categories stack with the piece fee). Bags >99 lb or >80 in are not accepted.

Is it cheaper to prepay JetBlue bags?

Yes if you add bags more than 24 hours before departure (official “incl. savings” vs the ≤24h / check-in window). Same ≤24h price whether online check-in, kiosk, or counter.

Does Main Base (Blue Basic) include free bags on JetBlue?

Free carry-on + personal item yes; checked bags still charged at Main rates unless Mosaic / card / military / Mint waiver. Main Base replaces legacy Blue Basic for current bookings.

Do Mosaic members or military get free checked bags?

Mosaic 1: 1st free; Mosaic 2–4: 1st+2nd free. Active duty leisure: 2 bags ≤50 lb; with orders: up to 5 ≤99 lb (show CAC / orders). Plus / Premier cards: 1st free for cardmember + up to 3 same itinerary (JetBlue-operated) — confirm current card terms.

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