2026 ranking · U.S. airlines
U.S. Airline with the Cheapest Checked Bags
Which U.S. airline has the cheapest checked bags? Here's every U.S. airline ranked, from our sourced data.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
Quick answer
Allegiant Air comes out on top: from $20 (price varies by route and date). Frontier comes second (from $29).
- #1 Allegiant
- From $20 · Price varies by route and date
- #2 Frontier
- From $29 · Price varies by route and date
- #3 Sun Country
- From $34 · Price varies by route and date
- #4 Breeze
- From $35 · Price varies by route and date
The ranking
- 1Allegiant AirPrice varies by route and dateFrom $20
- 2Frontier AirlinesPrice varies by route and dateFrom $29
- 3Sun Country AirlinesPrice varies by route and dateFrom $34
- 4Breeze AirwaysPrice varies by route and dateFrom $35
- 5JetBluePrice varies by route and dateFrom $39
- 6Avelo AirlinesPrice varies by route and dateFrom $40
- 7American AirlinesFirst bag, one wayFrom $45
- 7Delta Air LinesFirst bag, one wayFrom $45
- 7United AirlinesFirst bag, one wayFrom $45
- 7Southwest AirlinesFirst bag, one wayFrom $45
- 7Alaska AirlinesFirst bag, one wayFrom $45
- 7Hawaiian AirlinesFirst bag, one wayFrom $45
How we rank: The lowest published price for a first checked bag on a regular economy fare, one way on domestic flights, paid online. Airlines that price bags by date show their lowest price. Equal values share a rank. Methodology
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FAQ
Allegiant Air comes out on top: from $20 (price varies by route and date). Frontier comes second (from $29).
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Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.
- American Airlines: official baggage information
- Delta Air Lines: official baggage information
- United Airlines: official baggage information
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