SunWing Airlines Baggage Fees and Policy (And Tips to Cover the Expenses)

- UPDATED: May 4, 2022 |

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SunWing Airlines does not include free checked luggage for flight-only passengers, so this must be purchased separately. Passengers traveling on a SunWing Vacations or Cruise package receive their first checked bag for free.

If you think it’s likely you’ll pack over 50 pounds (23 kg), then it’s worth considering upgrading to Elite Plus, where the purchased baggage allowance is 65 pounds (30 kg). This can work out cheaper than the flat overweight fee and you’ll benefit from extra legroom and priority boarding.

Table of contents

SunWing Airlines Carry-On Allowance
SunWing Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional/Excess Baggage Fees
Can I Pre-Pay for Baggage?

Table of Contents

SunWing Airlines Carry-On Allowance
SunWing Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional/Excess Baggage Fees
Can I Pre-Pay for Baggage?

SunWing Airlines Carry-On Allowance

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

Size and Weight Restrictions

Personal: No size or weight restrictions disclosed, but SunWing states that a purse, camera bag, laptop bag, or messenger bag is permitted
Carry-On: 9 x 16 x 20 inches (23 x 40 x 51 cm) and 11 pounds (5 kg)

Lap Infant Carry-On Policy

Passengers traveling with an infant may bring a diaper bag containing infant necessities. This is in addition to their carry-on allowance and the diaper bag must adhere to the weight and size restrictions of a standard carry-on.

Stroller Check Policy

Passengers may check 2 items such as a stroller, car seat, or playpen free of charge.

SunWing Checked Baggage Allowance

Individual checked bags may not exceed maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm) including handles and wheels. Checked bags can weigh 65 pounds (30 kg) for Elite Plus passengers and 50 pounds (23 kg) for all other passengers.

	Flights To/From Mexico, Caribbean, Central America	Flights Within Canada and To/From the U.S.
Pre-purchased fees	First bag: $21 Second bag: $31.50	First bag: $21 Second bag: $31.50
Airport fees Regular: 50 pound (23 kg) bag Elite Plus: 65 pound (30 kg) bag	First bag: $26.25 Second bag: $36.75 Third bag: $210	First bag: $26.25 Second bag: $36.75 Third bag: $210

Passengers traveling on a SunWing Vacations or Cruise package receive the first bag for free.

Additional/Excess Baggage Fees

Overweight (51-70 pounds/23-32 kg): $78.75
Oversized (63-115 linear inches/159-292 linear cm): $78.75

For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to SunWing’s policy.

Can I Pre-Pay for Baggage?

SunWing does allow passengers the ability to pre-pay luggage to benefit from the cheapest fees available.

To pre-pay, log-in to your booking and add the number of bags that you would like to purchase or call the Sales Centre at 877-SUNWING. Baggage can be pre-paid up to 48 hours before the flight.

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

Frequently asked questions

How much luggage can you take on Sunwing?

SunWing does not include any checked luggage within the flight ticket and must be purchased separately. Pre-purchased, the first bag costs $21 and the second bag costs $31.50. Purchasing luggage at the airport is more expensive with the first bag costing $26.25, the second bag $36.75, and the third bag $210.

What can I bring on the plane Sunwing?

SunWing passengers are permitted to bring the following items as carry-on:

1 personal item such as a purse, camera bag, laptop bag, or messenger bag
1 standard carry-on bag measuring up to 9 x 16 x 20 inches (23 x 40 x 51 cm) and weighing 11 pounds (5 kg)

Does Sunwing charge for checked baggage?

Passengers traveling on a SunWing Vacation package receive the first bag for free. Flight-only passengers must purchase their luggage. Pre-purchased, the first bag costs $21 and the second bag costs $31.50. Purchasing luggage at the airport is more expensive with the first bag costing $26.25, the second bag $36.75, and the third bag $210.

2 comments

Juan Hechavarria Rodríguez January 3, 2022

Today it has been 11 days since I came to Cuba with Sunwing. I flew flight 628 from Toronto to Varadero on December 23rd. Luggage ticket #xxxx, Claimed ticket in Cuba xxxx. My bag is Black and Blue with two wheels. Why after 11 days is there no answer about the missed luggage? Is it time to claim for compensation? Please let me know through this e-mail or call in SPANISH to +53 xxxxxx1. Thank you.

Christine Krzyszton January 4, 2022
Hello Juan. Please understand that we are not SunWing Airlines. We are Upgraded Points, a blog specializing in credit card rewards and travel resources. I have deleted your personal information from your comment for privacy purposes. If you can make a luggage claim at the airport, that is best. Or you can submit your request here. The sooner, the better. https://www.sunwingcares.ca/hc/en-us/articles/360000950414-My-baggage-was-delayed-How-do-I-make-a-claim-
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