Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Allegiant or Avelo?

Allegiant: 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm). Avelo: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm). Allegiant allows the larger bag.

Do Allegiant and Avelo include a carry-on on basic economy?

Allegiant: Fares include only a personal item. A carry-on is a paid add-on, cheapest at booking. Avelo: Fares include only a personal item; carry-ons are a paid add-on.

Are Allegiant and Avelo partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Allegiant: none; Avelo: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

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Allegiant vs Avelo

Allegiant wins on a bigger carry-on and cheaper checked bags; Avelo wins on a bigger personal item. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Allegiant

Wins 2 categories

A bigger carry-on
Cheaper checked bags

Avelo

Wins 1 category

A bigger personal item

Quick verdict

Allegiant wins on a bigger carry-on and cheaper checked bags; Avelo wins on a bigger personal item. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Allegiant: 22 × 16 × 10 in · Avelo: 22 × 14 × 9 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Allegiant: Costs extra on basic fares · Avelo: Costs extra on basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): Allegiant: $20–$50 · Avelo: $40–$45

Side by side

	Allegiant	Avelo
Bags
Carry-on size	22 × 16 × 10 in	22 × 14 × 9 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Costs extra on basic fares	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	None published	None published
Personal item	7 × 15 × 16 in	17 × 13 × 9 in
First checked bag (regular economy)	$20–$50	$40–$45
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	Allways Rewards	None
Main hubs	LAS, SFB, PIE, AZA	Point-to-point

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Allegiant allows a carry-on up to 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm), and Avelo up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), so Allegiant's is roomier.

Allegiant charges for it on its cheapest fare, while Avelo charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Neither publishes a carry-on weight limit.

Personal items: 7 × 15 × 16 in (18 × 38 × 41 cm) on Allegiant, and 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) on Avelo.

A first checked bag on Allegiant costs $20–$50 on all Allegiant flights, and a first checked bag on Avelo costs $40–$45 on all Avelo flights.

Basic economy

Allegiant (Base fare): Fares include only a personal item. A carry-on is a paid add-on, cheapest at booking.

Avelo (Base fare): Fares include only a personal item; carry-ons are a paid add-on.

Loyalty and where they fly

Allegiant is not in an alliance and Avelo is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: Allways Rewards (Allegiant) and none (Avelo).

Allegiant's main hubs are Las Vegas (LAS), Orlando Sanford (SFB), St. Petersburg–Clearwater (PIE), Phoenix–Mesa (AZA). Avelo flies point-to-point without big hubs. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Allegiant if you want…

a bigger carry-on
cheaper checked bags
nonstops from LAS, SFB, PIE

Choose Avelo if you want…

a bigger personal item

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.