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*There are seasonal and year-round bag restrictions
We calculate the size limits of your bag by adding the total outside dimensions of each bag, length + width + height.
For all regions, your checked bag allowance is:
In some cases, you won't have to pay the fees for up to 3 bags. If you qualify for complimentary bags based on elite status, the benefits are based on your highest status level at time of ticketing or check-in.
If your status level is:
^1st bag fee applies for travel to San Salvador, El Salvador for tickets issued on / before August 19, 2019 for travel on June 15, 2020 - August 12, 2020 or for tickets issued on / after August 20, 2019 for travel on June 1, 2020 - August 19, 2020 and December 7, 2020 - January 12, 2021.
*Excluding Basic Economy
**$0 2nd bag fee excludes Alaska and Hawaii.
*Excluding Basic Economy. 1st and 2nd checked bags are complimentary for Main Economy tickets issued on or before January 27, 2020. 1st checked bag is complimentary and a 2nd checked bag fee applies for Main Economy tickets issued on or after January 28, 2020.
*Executive Platinum and oneworld® Emerald members traveling in First on 3-cabin aircraft may check a 4th bag at no charge.
For bag fees, 'U.S.' refers to:
Trips originating in the U.S. or Canada to Cuba pay the applicable 1st bag fee.
Round-trips originating in the U.S. or Canada to Cuba:
Standard-sized 1st and 2nd bags are free when departing Cuba
Round-trips originating in Cuba to the U.S. or Canada:
| Region | Bag 1 | Bag 2 | Bag 3 | Bag 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | $30 | $40 | $150 | $200 |
| Mexico | $30 | $40 | $150 | $200 |
| Haiti | $0 | $70 | $150 | $200 |
| Cuba | $0 / $30 | $0 / $40 | $150 | $200 |
| Caribbean (except Cuba and Haiti) | $30 | $40 | $150 | $200 |
| Panama | $0 / $30* | $40 | $150 | $200 |
| Central America (except Panama) | $30^ | $40 / $55** | $150 | $200 |
| Colombia | $0 / $30* | $55 | $150 | $200 |
| Ecuador | $0 / $30* | $40 | $150 | $200 |
| Guyana | $30 | $40 | $150 | $200 |
| South America (except Colombia, Ecuador, and Guyana) | $0 /$45* | $65** | $150 | $200^^ |
| Transatlantic | $0 / $60* | $100 | $200 | $200 |
| Transpacific | $0 | $0 | $200 | $200 |
All published bag fees are base rates according to travel dates and destination; applicable taxes are not shown. Seasonal pricing applies for tickets issued on / before August 19, 2019 for travel on June 15, 2020 - August 12, 2020 or for tickets issued on / after August 20, 2019 for travel on June 1, 2020 - August 19, 2020 and December 7, 2020 - January 12, 2021.
*Free bag excludes Basic Economy: For travel to/from Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, a $30 1st bag fee applies. For travel to / from South America (excluding Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana) a $45 1st bag fee applies. For Transatlantic Basic Economy travel a $60 1st bag fee applies.
^ For travel to / from El Salvador, the 1st bag fee of $30 applies seasonally.
**For travel to / from Honduras, a $55 2nd bag fee applies seasonally. For travel to / from South America (excluding Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana) for all Basic Economy tickets a $65 2nd bag fee applies. For travel to / from South America (excluding Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana) for Main Economy tickets issued on / before January 27, 2020 the 2nd bag is complimentary and for Main Economy tickets issued on / after January 28, 2020 a $65 2nd bag fee applies.
^^For travel to/from Brazil, a $200 4th and 5th bag fee applies for tickets issued on / after November 5, 2019 and a $150 4th and 5th bag fee applies for tickets issued on / before November 4, 2019.
If your region is not listed, we can still help:
All bag fees are non-refundable and apply per person, each way, even if you purchase or get an upgrade that includes free checked bags. If you believe you've been incorrectly charged for bag fees, contact an American representative for help or file a refund claim within 45 days.
There are some items that are only allowed in checked bags or your carry-on. Check to see how to pack and travel with restricted items.
