Southwest Airlines Baggage Fees & How To Avoid Paying Them!

- UPDATED: May 25, 2022 |

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Southwest Airlines has the single most clear-cut (and cheapest!) baggage policy of any airline. Thank You, Southwest!

Your first two checked bags are FREE with any fare, and the extra/excess fees are a simple $75 each.

Southwest is one budget airline where you definitely won’t get stuck with hidden baggage fees.

Table of contents

Southwest Carry-On Allowance
Southwest Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional / Excess Baggage Fees
Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?
Credit Cards That Reimburse You For Checked Bag Fees
Exclusions & Waivers

Table of Contents

Southwest Carry-On Allowance
Southwest Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional / Excess Baggage Fees
Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?
Credit Cards That Reimburse You For Checked Bag Fees
Exclusions & Waivers

Southwest Carry-On Allowance

1 personal item: FREE
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE

Size Restrictions

Personal: 16.25 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches (41 x 34.3 x 22 cm)
Standard: 24 x 16 x 10 inches (60 x 40.6 x 25.4 cm)

Lap Infant Carry-On Policy

A bag containing a breast pump or breast milk can be brought on board in addition to the adult’s standard carry-on allowance.

Stroller Check Policy

Southwest allows strollers and car seats to be checked at the curb, ticket counter, or gate free of charge.

Southwest Checked Baggage Allowance

All checked bags must adhere to a max weight of 50 pounds (23 kg) and must adhere to max linear dimensions of 62 inches 9158 cm).

Southwest is the only Airline that provides TWO FREE CHECKED BAGS for all fares.

1st Bag: FREE
2nd Bag: FREE
3rd+ Bags: $75

Additional / Excess Baggage Fees

Overweight Fee: $75
Oversized Fee: $75

Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?

Southwest Airlines does not allow passengers the ability to pre-pay for luggage.

Unfortunately, this means passengers must pay at the ticketing counter at the airport.

Credit Cards That Reimburse You For Checked Bag Fees

Unlike Spirit Airlines, Southwest has a generous checked bag policy that allows two bags per person. If you are taking a big trip and need additional checked bags, you can use one of the cards below to offset the cost.

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Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card - The "big brother" card to the VentureOne with 75,000 miles if you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. This card is full of benefits and perks and you can redeem your miles on travel or transfer your miles to over 15+ travel loyalty programs.

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Exclusions & Waivers

Military traveling on active duty or permanent change of station orders are exempt from the 2 bag allowance and will not be charged overweight/ oversized fees, providing the bags do not exceed 100 pounds in weight and 80 inches in size.

Plus, some special sporting items fly free as well in substitution of one of the free bags (subject to certain restrictions). These items must not exceed 50 pounds or 62 inches otherwise excess weight and size charges may apply.

Archery Equipment
Baseball/Softball Equipment
Boogie/Knee Board
Bowing Bag
Bicycles
- hard-sided bicycle box falling w/in 62″/50lb limits
Fishing Rod & Tackle Box
- limited to 91″ in length, 3″ diameter
- counts as ONE item even if packed separately
Golf Bag
- hard-sided golf bag
- excess size charges waived; excess weight charges may apply
Hockey/Lacrosse Sticks
- Up to two bags allowed to count as ONE item, even if packed separately
Kiteboard
Knives, Dress Sabers, Swords
- checked bags only
Parachutes
- carry-on or checked bag
- may not be worn in flight
Scuba Equipment
- air tanks must be empty
Skateboard
- carry-on or checked
Snow Ski Equipment
- Up to 2 bags (one set of equipment) allowed to count as ONE item, even if packed separately
- excess size charges waived; excess weight charges may apply
Water Ski Equipment
- excess size charges waived; excess weight charges may apply

For other baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to Southwest Airlines’ policy here.

To see more airline baggage fees and policies, click here.

Featured Image Credit: Shutterstock and Southwest Airlines

Frequently asked questions

How many bags can you carry on at Southwest?

Flying Southwest, you can bring 1 personal item and 1 standard piece of carry-on. The personal item must not exceed 16.25 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches and the carry-on item 24 x 16 x 10 inches. Southwest does not publish any weight restrictions for carry-on items but you should be able to to lift this into the overhead compartment unassisted.

Can I have a backpack and a carry on flying Southwest?

You can take a backpack and a carry-on item on Southwest, provided that one of the items does not exceed 16.25 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches and the other item 24 x 16 x 10 inches.

Is checked baggage free on Southwest?

Checked baggage is free on Southwest and they are the only airline to allow 2 bags for all fare types. Checked bags must adhere to a max weight of 50 pounds and max linear dimensions of 62 inches. Passengers can book 3+ bags for $75 a piece.

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93 comments

Thomas Vetter March 8, 2019
Great service with free baggage, but what about seating – does one have to pay for any seating – special or normal? Thanks, Tom
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- Erin Miller March 9, 2019
  Hi Thomas, in short, a normal seat is no charge. Have you flown with Southwest before? They don’t do “special” seating like other airlines, the only way to get a seat you may prefer over another is to board earlier.
  The only way to board earlier is to purchase a Business Select fare, be an A-List/Preferred flyer or purchase Early Bird Check-in.
  Please see our other Southwest pieces here for more details:
  – What Is Southwest Early Bird Check-In® & Do I Really Need It?
  – Southwest Airlines Review – Amenities, Baggage Fees, Seats, Customer Service, & More
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  - Nader. Shirakh September 24, 2021
    I have a Mobility scooter that is about 210 lb. I am going from Phoenix to Sacramento. We can break it down into three pieces. The heaviest part is the 65 lb battery. Can I take it with me to Sacramento?
    Reply
    - Jarrod West October 3, 2021
      Hi Nader,
      Southwest doesn’t publish any information regarding that. I recommend you contact the Southwest customer service team directly for an answer to that at 1-(800)-435-9792.
      Reply
Ashlea Higgins May 12, 2019
Is it two free checked bags per person?
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- Christine Krzyszton May 12, 2019
  Hi Ashlea. Yes, it is two free bags per ticket purchased. Thanks for your question.
  Reply
Emily Mueller May 25, 2019
How strict is Southwest on the measurements of checked bags? I have a suitcase that is 31.5″ x 19.5″ x 13.2″ so 64.2″ total. Would they charge for this bag?
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- Erin Miller May 26, 2019
  Hey Emily, this is a tough question to answer as it really depends on the ticketing agent you get. Some are a bit more lenient and some can be pretty strict. Even though this is only 2.2″ over the limit, they could techhhhnically charge you but I can’t promise they would/wouldn’t.
  Sorry to not be of more help here!
  Reply
Luisa June 3, 2019
Hi. Is the free 2 checked in baggage per passenger or per booking? What if we are 4 passengers in 1 booking. So we can have 2 bags each free? Thanks
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- Catherine Luther June 3, 2019
  Hi Luisa,
  Southwest’s checked baggage allowance is 2 bags per ticketed passenger. Each bag must not exceed 50 lbs and 62 inches (L+W+H).
  Reply
Al June 5, 2019
Does the 62″ checked baggage limit include the wheels and handle?
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- Erin Miller June 5, 2019
  Hi Al – yes, as a general rule, all airlines include wheels and handles in their baggage limit measurements.
  Reply
Jonathan Bornemann June 16, 2019
HI there,
I am flying southwest in August and I am planning on bringing along fishing poles and tackle. I have a travel case that extends to 88” as well as has a diameter of 4.5” Is there an extra size baggage fee I will have to pay because it is bigger than 3”? Also is it allowed to put all of my other fishing gear in my checked bag or carry on bag (lures, hooks, reels etc?)
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- Catherine Luther June 17, 2019
  Hi Jonathan,
  We advise you contact Southwest directly with your inquiry. As per their checked baggage terms and conditions your luggage would not be compliant, but it’s always worth giving them a call to check your options.
  Reply
Stephanie July 13, 2019
Can I pay cash for an additional luggage at the counter when I arrive at the airport?
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- Jarrod West July 13, 2019
  Hi Stephanie,
  You sure can!
  Reply
- Fedlor sormera January 23, 2022
  Can I pay cash if I don’t have a credit card with me?
  Reply
  - Katie Seemann January 24, 2022
    Hi Fedlor,
    If you’re flying domestically, you can’t pay with cash at an airport ticket counter, however, cash is accepted at international airport ticket counters.
    Reply
Susan Grella August 15, 2019
If I only have 1 checked bag, will I be charged if say, the bag is 55 pounds, which is still a lot less weight than what 2 bags would weigh?
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- Jarrod West August 15, 2019
  Hi Susan!
  Yes, if your bag is 55 pounds you will be charged extra. All checked bags must be under 50 pounds, even if you are only bringing one.
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
  - Ray October 2, 2019
    My suit case has a measurement of 30”x 20” x 12” which equals to 62 linear inches. Is this acceptable ?
    Reply
    - Jarrod West October 3, 2019
      Hi Ray,
      Yes, that will be acceptable!
      Thanks for reading!
      Reply
Rebecca August 17, 2019
Does two checked bags for FREE mean a carry on and a suitcase? I just needed to know because I leave in a few days and I need to make sure what it specifically means.
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- Jarrod West August 17, 2019
  Hi Rebecca,
  With Southwest Airlines you can bring both a carry-on and two checked bags for free!
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
- Sonia September 10, 2019
  Do all three bags have to be 50 pounds each? If we don’t have a scale at home and we go to the airport how do we know if it even is 50 pounds?
  Reply
  - Jarrod West September 11, 2019
    Hi Sonia,
    Each bag has to be less than 50 pounds. When you arrive to the airport they will weigh your bags at the baggage check desk.
    Thanks for reading!
    Reply
Donald Strickland August 21, 2019
If doing a 3rd suitcase, is it $75 for a round trip or $75 each way for a total of $150?
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- Jarrod West August 21, 2019
  Hi Donald,
  The charge is per one-way, so $150 total for a 3rd checked bag. Thanks for reading!
  Reply
- Donna Panchyshyn October 5, 2019
  Hi!
  We have a boxed bassinet that is a gift for our daughter. If it meets the size and weight requirements, can it be counted as a checked item?
  Thank you
  Reply
  - Jarrod West October 5, 2019
    Hi Donna,
    Yes, it should be able to be checked if it meets the size and weight requirements.
    Thanks for reading!
    Reply
Charles September 13, 2019
Bringing back a lightsaber from Disney they say it’s 3 ft long will I get charge extra for this?
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- Jarrod West September 13, 2019
  Hi Charles,
  Will the lightsaber fit in your luggage? How are you planning to bring it on the plane?
  Reply
Noel Keeton October 3, 2019
My fishing rod case is 48″x 4.5″x 4.5″ = 57″ It would qualify as a second bag, but exceed the diameter for a fishing rod case. Would I be charged extra for this case?
Reply
- Jarrod West October 4, 2019
  Hi Noel,
  We cannot say definitively as we do not represent Southwest Airlines. I would contact their customer service team directly.
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
Chantel October 15, 2019
Does Southwest allow a fourth checked bag?
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- Jarrod West October 15, 2019
  Hi Chantel,
  Southwest should allow you to check a fourth bag, but the cost to do so should be $75.
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
Craig Ramza Sr December 12, 2019
What is meant when it says limited release? That is in the Golf Clubs section.
Also, a set of golf clubs starts out at 50 inches high, meaning it will certainly exceed the 62 inch limit. (H plus W plus D).
Would that mean that they can or will allow you to exceed the 62 inch limit as long as you keep it under the 50 pound weight limit?
And does that only apply to hard shell cases, or will a softside case fit these guidelines.
Thanks
Reply
- Jarrod West December 12, 2019
  Hi Craig,
  Southwest asks that it be a hard-sided golf bag. Their terms state that a golf bag can be checked in place of one of your standard bags and that if an item of sporting equipment exceeds 50 pounds in weight or 62 inches in size (outside length plus height plus width), excess weight and size charges may apply.
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
C R January 21, 2020
I am trying to purchase a 3 piece luggage set with the spinner wheels, but the large suitcase with wheels is 63 inches when adding W×L×H. I always fly southwest but they can be hard on canvas luggage. Is this the stardard sizes for spinner wheeled suitcases(large 28in, Medium 24in , Small 22in)? If not, do you have any recommendations on affordable options that meet southwest standards? The wheels are important, too, as I am disabled and travel solo.
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- Jarrod West January 21, 2020
  Hi CR,
  We actually have an entire post filled with some of our favorite pieces of luggage – all of which are hard-sided or hard-shelled. I think you’ll find many great options there that would work well for you! All of them should fit within the Southwest guidelines as well!
  Reply
Kristina Gillon February 5, 2020
I am wondering if they allow combined baggage. If me and my 3 children use one large bag as one check in? Can the size allowance be added all together for a free check in??
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- Katie Seemann February 5, 2020
  Hi Kristina,
  Your first 2 checked bags are free. So, if you’re flying with 3 children, you would be able to check 2 bags each, for a total of 8 bags. You can’t however check a huge, overweight bag and have them count it as 2.
  Reply
KERI FREEMAN February 12, 2020
Is there a different carry on size luggage for international flights?
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- Jarrod West February 13, 2020
  Hi Keri,
  No, the allowable carry-on size is the same for both Domestic and International flights.
  Reply
Josie Mary February 16, 2020
I am traveling for a school trip and I have a carry-on duffel that’s 22in x 11in x 10.5in, would I be charged for the extra .5 inches or will they still accept it? Also, online says if it doesn’t fit dimensions, they’ll have to check it at gate, will that cost?
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- Catherine Luther February 17, 2020
  Hi Josie,
  Whether a bag is accepted can depend entirely on the ticketing assistant on the day. If your bag is oversized and checked at the gate, then you will be charged the cost of a checked bag.
  Reply
Reece Hudgins March 11, 2020
If I three checked bags and one exceeds the 62″ linear measurement, would it cost me $75 dollars for the 3rd bag fee or $150 for the 3rd bag fee plus the oversize fee?
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- Jarrod West March 11, 2020
  Hi Reece,
  You should be charged $75 for the 3rd bag, plus an additional $75 for it being oversized, for a total of $150.
  Reply
Margaret Simms March 19, 2020
I want to a ticket for my son but i realize these flight are cheap but the baggage are expensive he as
* small nap sack
* carry-on the average 21 lbs but almost empty just carry it in case the suit case is over weight
* your suit measurement 62 inches 50 lbs, his own is 50 lbs 33 1/4, 19 3/4 & 111/2=64 1/2 inches his he going to pay $75.00
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Elias A Gonzalez March 21, 2020
Hey, I have a tool box that I would like to fly back with me. It weighs under 50lbs with all of my tools in it but it is made of metal and has a lock. How would I be able to fly it back the best way?
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- Jarrod West March 22, 2020
  Hi Elias,
  You should be fine to transport them in any sort of luggage bag, or even a hard-shelled case to keep them protected.
  Reply
Diamond March 25, 2020
Hey guys, I wanted to know if anyone has ever traveled with storage bins before? I’m moving back home and was told it would save me a lot of space when traveling a long distance.
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- Jarrod West March 31, 2020
  Hi Diamond,
  I personally have never traveled with storage bins, but as long as they fit the weight and size parameters with Southwest then you should be fine to fly with them!
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
Jamie Atkinson April 24, 2020
I need to travel with crutches as I am traveling for a surgery and need them for my travel home. Would I have to check these or am I even able to travel with them?
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- Jarrod West April 27, 2020
  Hi Jamie,
  You should be able to bring your crutches on the plane with you.
  Safe travels!
  Reply
Lynn Day Allen May 13, 2020
I require a Walker at all times. I’ve requested wheelchair assistance from Southwest. So the Walker will go with my luggage. Will I be charged for it?
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- Katie Seemann May 13, 2020
  Hi Lynn,
  You may actually be able to bring your walker onboard the aircraft with you. Each plane has a wheelchair storage compartment and if it’s not being used for a wheelchair, the crew can store other assistive devices, like your walker, there. If they can’t they will check it for you free of charge.
  Reply
Dina June 10, 2020
Do business tickets have an extra weight limit for the checked-in bags like 70 bounds for each bag?
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- Jarrod West June 11, 2020
  Hi Dina,
  No, the baggage weight rules are the same for business tickets.
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
Aaliyah Burks June 28, 2020
Im going on my first flight this weekend and am bringing two carry ons (backpack and purse) and one luggage. Will I have to pay extra for the second carry on? Also will my checked bag be free when I’m returning home?
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- Jarrod West June 28, 2020
  Hi Aaliyah,
  If you bring two carry-ons then yes you will be charged for the second one. Either your backpack or purse can count as your personal item, and your luggage will count as your carry on. Though, to avoid paying for any of those items you could simply check your luggage, as Southwest allows each passenger to check two bags for free.
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
Tina smith August 27, 2020
How heavy can your checked bag be on Southwest if flying international?
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- Katie Seemann August 27, 2020
  Hi Tina,
  According to Southwest’s baggage policy, 50 pounds is the maximum weight for a checked piece of luggage. If your bag is 51-100 pounds you’ll be charged an overweight bag fee of $75 per item.
  Reply
Kerry Despain August 30, 2020
Water skis and snow skis are allowed without size restrictions. Fishing rod case larger than 3” wide is going to get an oversized fee. This makes absolutely no sense! My fishing rod case is the same width as skis (5”) but my case is 60” long, skis are longer than that! Would they allow my rod case in place of the 2 checked bags, which is worth $150, and allow me to check my fishing case in place of 2 checked bags, same cost!
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Amoy Haughton November 15, 2020
Is a 25″x10″x16″ size suitcase suitable for carry on?
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- Jarrod West November 16, 2020
  Hi Amoy,
  That is a little bit larger than Southwest’s max linear dimensions, but since it is close it is unlikely that they would measure it – so you should be fine.
  Reply
Jack March 29, 2021
Their policy may say one thing, but it’s ultimately up to the person working behind the counter, so get ready for an argument because they probably don’t know their job well enough to understand the exceptions (looking at you DCA).
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Abigail May 12, 2021
Hi!
I just have 2 quick questions,
1) Is the weight/size limit for the 2 checked bags a collective total? For ex. if I brought 2 checked bags, would each bag need to weigh 25 lbs in order to be acceptable? Or can each bag weigh 50 lbs?
2) So If I wanted to I can bring up to 2 checked bags as well as 1 carry on and 1 personal bag and it would be free? That’s technically 4 bags total, is that correct? (They would be their respected sizes and weights, of course.)
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- Jarrod West May 14, 2021
  Hi Abigail,
  1.) Southwest allows each of your checked bags to weigh up to 50 pounds!
  2.) Correct! You receive 2 free checked bags, 1 carry-on bag, and 1 personal item, all free on Southwest flights.
  Reply
Anthony May 26, 2021
My son just got charged $75 by Southwest flying from Detroit to Baltimore on his way to deployment in Bahrain. Had 3 bags for underneath and carried on a backpack and a garment bag with his dress uniforms. Not happy right now!
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LJ Henzel May 28, 2021
Can I bring a third carry-on bag if one is a CPAP in small case.
I will have a brief case with PC and a small backpack plus my breathing machine (CPAP)
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- Jarrod West May 28, 2021
  Hi LJ,
  Yes, you should be able to bring this on board. Safe travels!
  Reply
Sheila Watkins May 30, 2021
I have my makeup in a clear bag in my purse with my jewelry in a bag also in my purse. Can I take it as a carry-on?
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- Jarrod West May 31, 2021
  Hi Sheila,
  You can bring a purse as a carry-on if you’d like, you’ll just need to stow it in the overhead bin. However, it is more common for a purse to be a personal item, in which case you’d stow it underneath the seat in front of you, unless your purse is too large to fit. Either way, you should be fine to bring it on the plane.
  Reply
Rich June 4, 2021
Kiteboards do not appear to be free on Southwests official site. It’s listed as free here though.
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- Jarrod West June 4, 2021
  Hi Rich,
  According to this page on the Southwest website, it states they can be substituted for one of your standard checked pieces of luggage.
  Reply
maiya tragesser June 22, 2021
Can I bring a boogie board in luggage?
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- Jarrod West June 22, 2021
  Hi Maiya,
  If the boogie board fits in your luggage then yes you should be able to bring it.
  Reply
Hussain Ahmed Raza July 2, 2021
If I have to pay for my luggage at the airport, can I pay using cash since I don’t have a credit card?
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- Katie Seemann July 3, 2021
  Hi Hussain,
  Unfortunately, cash is not accepted at any domestic airport Southwest ticket counter. It is still accepted at international ticket counters. If you need more assistance I would suggest calling Southwest directly.
  Reply
Sonya Burke July 16, 2021
Aside from the 2 free checked bags, how many more bags can I check? I need to know the cost for each extra checked bag.
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- Jarrod West July 16, 2021
  Hi Sonya,
  The cost for each extra checked bag with Southwest is $75. Southwest does not list a limit to the number of checked bags you can have on a single flight on its website, so you would need to contact the customer service team directly for an answer to that. Safe travels!
  Reply
Ashley July 30, 2021
If I were to bring 2 luggages and 1 carry on backpack, will that all be free? Or is it just 1 carry on and 1 luggage for it to be free?
Reply
- Jarrod West July 30, 2021
  Hi Ashley,
  With Southwest, you can bring 2 checked bags, 1 carry-on bag, and 1 personal item, all for free. Safe travels!
  Reply
Liz Stilp September 7, 2021
I wanted some clarification, please. I have a 12″ child’s bike and helmet that I bought for my grandson who is flying on Southwest and coming to visit from FL. I want to send it home with him (as one of his checked bags). We will remove the pedals, handlebars, and training wheels and tape them all in bubble wrap. From wheel to wheel it’s 33″ and top to bottom, it’s 20″. I bought a soft Southwest travel bag to put it in (not a box). Will they accept it free of charge as one of the “checked bags?” Thanks.
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- Jarrod West September 7, 2021
  Hi Liz
  Yes, Southwest should accept it as a free piece of checked baggage as long as it does not exceed the 50-pound weight limit.
  Reply
Don November 23, 2021
I understand the baggage policies, but I’m looking for clarification on how many total bags I’m able to check. I’m bringing two carry-ons. I plan to check two bags but I have four more bags I’d like to check. I know each bag after the two free checked bags are going to cost $75 a piece. Is there a limit to how many bags I can bring after the first two free bags?
Reply
- Katie Seemann November 29, 2021
  Hi Don,
  According to Southwest’s website, there isn’t a limit to the number of bags you can check, but I would suggest contacting them directly to make sure you won’t have a problem checking 6 bags.
  Reply
Munish April 18, 2022
Three passengers traveling can carry 6 check-in and 6 carryon bags. Am I correct in my understanding?
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- Katie Seemann April 18, 2022
  Hi Munish,
  You’re almost correct. Three passengers can bring 6 check-in bags, 3 carry-on bags, and 3 personal items (like a purse).
  Reply
Karen Smith August 25, 2022
Most Airlines have a carry-on size limit of 22 inches, but I read on Southwest’s website that they’re allowable carry on size is 24 inches. Is this correct? I found a suitcase I really want but it’s 24 inches and I want to make sure I can take it as a carry-on on my Southwest flight. Thank you.
Reply
- Jarrod West August 26, 2022
  Hi Karen,
  Yes, you should be able to bring it on your flight.
  Reply
  - Karen Smith August 26, 2022
    Thank you so much for your quick response! Another reason I prefer Southwest Airlines over the others 😁
    Reply

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