Copa Airlines has clear-cut fees for additional baggage and excess charges, which must be paid at the airport.
Checked luggage is included with all fares on Copa Airlines and 2 checked bags are permitted for all business class tickets and on international routes for economy full fares.
Copa Airlines Carry-On Allowance
1 personal item: FREE
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE
Size and Weight Restrictions
- Personal: No weight limit disclosed and 17 x 10 x 9 inches (58 x 35 x 22 cm)
- Carry-On: 22 x 14 x 10 inches (56 x 36 x 26 cm) and 22 pounds (10 kg)
Lap Infant Carry-On Policy
- 1 additional item can be carried onboard such as a diaper bag, car seat, or collapsible stroller, provided they adhere to the maximum size restrictions.
Stroller Check Policy
- Passengers may check 1 item free of charge such as a stroller or car seat.
Copa Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance
Individual bags must not exceed 62 inches (158 cm).
Domestic flights
- Economy: 1 x 50 pound (23 kg) bag
- Business class: 2 x 50 pound (23 kg) bags
International flights
- Economy promo/classic: 1 x 50 pound (23 kg) bag
- Economy full (Y, B, M): 2 x 50 pound (23 kg) bags
- Business class: 2 x 70 pound (32 kg) bags
Additional Baggage Fees
Domestic Flights
International Flights
- Economy Promo/Classic:
- Second bag: $40
- Extra bag: $175
- Economy Full (Y, B, M):
- Business Class: $175
Excess Baggage Fees
Overweight fee:
- Domestic flights: $30 (51-70 pounds (24-32 kg))
- International flights:
- 51-70 pounds (24-32 kg): $100
- 71-100 pounds (33-45 kg): $200
Individual pieces over 70 pounds (32 kg) are not allowed on flights to/from the Bahamas and Cuba.
Oversized fee (applies to international flights only, no oversized luggage permitted for domestic flights):
- 62.6-107 inches (159-272 cm): $150
Copa Airlines has restrictions on oversized and overweight luggage for certain dates. View the embargo periods here.
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to Copa Airlines’ policy.
Can I Pre-Pay for Baggage?
Copa Airlines, unfortunately, does not allow passengers to pre-pay luggage online. Therefore, passengers must purchase excess baggage at the airport.
Exclusions and Waivers
- PreferMember Silver: 2 x 50 pound (23 kg) bags
- PreferMember Gold/Platinum/Presidential: 3 x 70 pound (32 kg) bags (international) and 2 x 70 pound (32 kg) bags (domestic)
- Star Alliance Gold: 3 x 70 pound (32 kg) bags (international) and 2 x 70 pound (32 kg) bags (domestic)
To see more airline baggage fees and policies, click here.
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