2026 ranking · U.S. airlines
Cheapest U.S. Airline for Overweight Bags
Which U.S. airline charges the least for an overweight bag? Here's every U.S. airline ranked, from our sourced data.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
Quick answer
Breeze Airways comes out on top: $20 (up to 70 lb). American comes second ($30).
- #1 Breeze
- $20 · Up to 70 lb
- #2 American
- $30 · Up to 53 lb
- #3 Allegiant
- $50 · Up to 70 lb
- #4 Frontier
- $75 · Up to 50 lb
The ranking
- 1Breeze AirwaysUp to 70 lb$20
- 2American AirlinesUp to 53 lb$30
- 3Allegiant AirUp to 70 lb$50
- 4Frontier AirlinesUp to 50 lb$75
- 5Delta Air LinesUp to 70 lb$100
- 5United AirlinesUp to 70 lb$100
- 5Southwest AirlinesUp to 70 lb$100
- 5Alaska AirlinesUp to 70 lb$100
- 5Hawaiian AirlinesUp to 70 lb$100
- 5Avelo AirlinesUp to 70 lb$100
- 11JetBlueUp to 99 lb$150
How we rank: The surcharge for a checked bag just over the standard weight limit (usually 51–70 lb), one way, on top of the bag fee. Equal values share a rank. Methodology
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FAQ
Breeze Airways comes out on top: $20 (up to 70 lb). American comes second ($30).
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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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