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Alaska Airlines · 50 lb standard

Alaska Airlines Overweight & Oversized Baggage Fees

Alaska Airlines: standard limit is 50 lb per bag — overweight or oversized bags cost extra on top of the regular baggage fee.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the overweight baggage fee on Alaska Airlines?

51-70 lb: around $100 extra, per bag.

What happens if my bag is way over the limit on Alaska Airlines?

71-100 lb: around $200 extra — checked bags are capped at 100 lb entirely.

What's the oversized baggage fee on Alaska Airlines?

Over 62 linear inches: around $100 extra, per bag.

How do I avoid this fee on Alaska Airlines?

Weighing your bag at home with a luggage scale before you leave is the single easiest way to avoid this fee entirely.