Domestic Airline Fee Chart
Last updated: October 11, 2011
The cost of air travel now includes much more than the price of airfare. Airlines continue to add fees for everything from checked baggage to blankets and pillows as the "a la carte" pricing model becomes more common. Our Airline Fee Chart breaks down what a range of domestic carriers are charging for specific services and additional "perks," so you can plan ahead and maybe save some money on your next flight.
Along with these fees, certain carriers have also added a surcharge to some of the most popular travel days throughout the year. Check our Peak Travel Day Surcharge Chart for a look at which days will cost you more to fly.
| Airline | Reservation/Customer Service | Baggage & Pets (each way) | Food & Beverage | Seats/Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AirTran |
Non-refundable ticket change fee: $75 Reservation by phone fee: $15 Unaccompanied minor fee: $49 - $69 |
Carryon bag: Free First checked bag: $20 Second checked bag: $25 Additional bags fee: $50 each Overweight bags: $49 for 51-70lbs; $79 for 71-100lbs Oversize bags: $49 - $79 Pet flight fee: $69 |
Snacks: Free Meal: None Beverages: Free Alcoholic beverages: For purchase |
Preferred/advance seats: $6-$20 Priority boarding: $10 |
 Alaska Airlines |
Non-refundable ticket change fee: $75 - $100 Reservation by phone fee: $15 Unaccompanied minor fee: $25 - $50 |
Carryon bag: Free First checked bag fee: $20 Second checked bag fee: $20 Additional bags fee: $20 for third bag; $50 each for more Overweight bags: $50 for 51-100lbs Oversize bags: $50-$75 Pet flight fee: $100 |
Snacks: For purchase Meal: For purchase Beverages: Free Alcoholic beverages: For purchase |
Preferred/advance seats: None Priority boarding: None |
 American Airlines |
Non-refundable ticket change fee: $150 Reservation by phone fee: $20 Unaccompanied minor fee: $100 |
Carryon bag: Free First checked bag fee: $25 Second checked bag fee: $35 Additional bags fee: $150 each Overweight bags: $100 for 51-70 lbs; $200 for 71-100 lbs Oversize bags: $200 Pet flight fee: $125-$175 |
Snacks: For purchase Meal: For purchase Beverages: Free Alcoholic beverages: For purchase |
Preferred/advance seats: $4-$39 Priority boarding: $9 |
 Delta Airlines |
Non-refundable ticket change fee: $150 Reservation by phone fee: $25 Unaccompanied minor fee: $100 |
Carryon bag: Free First checked bag fee: $25 Second checked bag fee: $35 Additional bags fee: $125 for third bag; $200 each for bags 4-10 Overweight bags: $90 for 51-70lbs; $175 for 71-100lbs Oversize bags: $175-$300 Pet flight fee: $125-$200 |
Snacks: For purchase Meal: For purchase Beverages: Free Alcoholic beverages: For purchase |
Preferred/advance seats: $80-$160 Priority boarding: None |
 Frontier Airlines |
Non-refundable ticket change fee: $50-$100 Reservation by phone fee: None Unaccompanied minor fee: $50 |
Carryon bag: Free First checked bag: $20 Second checked bag: $20 Additional bags fee: $50 each Overweight bags: $75 Oversize bags: $75 Pet flight fee: $75 |
Snacks: For purchase Meal: For purchase Beverages: Free Alcoholic beverages: For purchase |
Preferred/advance seats: $15-$50 Priority boarding: None |
 Hawaiian Airlines |
Non-refundable ticket change fee: $30-$150 Reservation by phone fee: $15-$25 Unaccompanied minor fee: $35-$100 |
Carryon bag: Free First checked bag: $17-$25 Second checked bag: $17-$35 Additional bags fee: $25-$200 each Overweight bags: $25-$50 Oversize bags: $25-$100 Pet flight fee: $35-$175 |
Snacks: For purchase Meal: For purchase Beverages: Free Alcoholic beverages: For purchase |
Preferred/advance seats: $25 Priority boarding: $25 |
 JetBlue |
Non-refundable ticket change fee: $100 Reservation by phone fee: $15 Unaccompanied minor fee: $85 |
Carryon bag: Free First checked bag: Free Second checked bag: $35 Additional bags fee: $75 each Overweight bags: $50 for 51-70lbs; $100 for 71-99lbs Oversize bags: $75 Pet flight fee: $100 |
Snacks: Free Meal: For purchase Beverages: Free Alcoholic beverages: For purchase |
Preferred/advance seats: $10-$65 Priority boarding: Included in seat fee |
 Southwest Airlines |
Non-refundable ticket change fee: Free Reservation by phone fee: Free Unaccompanied minor fee: $50 |
Carryon bag: Free First checked bag: Free Second checked bag: Free Additional bags fee: $50 each for 3-9 bags; $110 each for more Overweight bags: $50 Oversize bags: $50 Pet flight fee: $75 |
Snacks: Free Meal: None Beverages: Free Alcoholic beverages: For purhase |
Preferred/advance seats: None Priority boarding: $10 |
 Spirit Airlines |
Non-refundable ticket change fee: $115-$125 Reservation by phone fee: $10 Unaccompanied minor fee: $100 |
Carryon bag: $30-$45 First checked bag: $28-$45 Second checked bag: $35-$45 Additional bags fee: $75-$95 each Overweight bags: $25 for 41-50lbs; $50 for 51-70lbs; $100 for 71-99lbs. Oversize bags: $100-$150 Pet flight fee: $100 |
Snacks: For purchase Meal: None Beverages: For purchase Alcoholic beverages: For purchase |
Preferred/advance seats: $1-$199 Priority boarding: Included in seat fee |
 United/Continental |
Non-refundable ticket change fee: $150 Reservation by phone fee: $25 Unaccompanied minor fee: $99 |
Carryon bag: Free First checked bag fee: $25 Second checked bag fee: $35 Additional bags fee: $100 each Overweight bags: $100 51-70lbs; $200 71-100lbs Oversize bags: $100 Pet flight fee: $125-$250 |
Snacks: For purchase Meal: For purchase Beverages: Free Alcoholic beverages: For purchase |
Preferred/advance seats: $9-$163 Priority boarding: $9-$39 |
 US Airways |
Non-refundable ticket change fee: $150 Reservation by phone fee: $25 Unaccompanied minor fee: $100 |
Carryon bag: Free First checked bag: $25 Second checked bag: $35 Additional bags fee: $125 each Overweight bags: $90 for 51-70 lbs; $175 for 71-100lbs. Oversize bags: $175 Pet flight fee: $100 |
Snacks: For purchase Meal: For purchase Beverages: Free Alcoholic beverages: For purchase |
Preferred/advance seats: $5-$99 Priority boarding: None |
 Virgin America |
Non-refundable ticket change fee: $75-$100 Reservation by phone fee: $20 Unaccompanied minor fee: $75-$100 |
Carryon bag: Free First checked bag: $25 Second checked bag: $25 Additional bags fee: $25 each Overweight bags: $50 for 51-70lbs; $100 for 71-100lbs Oversize bags: $50 Pet flight fee: $100 |
Snacks: For purchase Meal: For purchase Beverages: Free Alcoholic beverages: For purchase |
Preferred/advance seats: None Priority boarding: None |