Overweight Baggage Fees (2026)

Delta, United, and American charge $100 for bags 51–70 lbs and $200 for bags 71–100 lbs. Southwest charges $75. Spirit and Frontier use a 40 lb standard limit.

Fee Summary

• Standard limit: 50 lbs (40 lbs on Spirit/Frontier)
• Delta/United/American (51–70 lbs): $100
• Delta/United/American (71–100 lbs): $200
• Southwest (51–70 lbs): $75
• Tip: A $10 luggage scale prevents $100+ airport surprises

Related: Delta baggage fees · United baggage fees · Carry-on weight limits