Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Breeze or Sun Country?

Breeze: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), up to 35 lb (15.9 kg). Sun Country: 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm), up to 35 lb (15.9 kg). Sun Country allows the larger bag.

Do Breeze and Sun Country include a carry-on on basic economy?

Breeze: The Nice bundle includes only a personal item; Nicer and Nicest add a carry-on. Sun Country: Fares include only a personal item. Buying a carry-on early is cheapest.

Where do Breeze and Sun Country fly from?

Breeze flies point-to-point. Sun Country's are Minneapolis (MSP). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Breeze and Sun Country partners?

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

MX vs SY · 2026 comparison

Breeze vs Sun Country

Breeze doesn't clearly win any category; Sun Country wins on a bigger carry-on, a bigger personal item and cheaper checked bags. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

Breeze

No clear category wins

Sun Country

Wins 3 categories

A bigger carry-on
A bigger personal item
Cheaper checked bags

Quick verdict

Breeze doesn't clearly win any category; Sun Country wins on a bigger carry-on, a bigger personal item and cheaper checked bags. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Breeze: 22 × 14 × 9 in · Sun Country: 24 × 16 × 11 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Breeze: Costs extra on basic fares · Sun Country: Costs extra on basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): Breeze: $35–$41 · Sun Country: $34–$45

Side by side

	Breeze	Sun Country
Bags
Carry-on size	22 × 14 × 9 in	24 × 16 × 11 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Costs extra on basic fares	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	35 lb (15.9 kg)	35 lb (15.9 kg)
Personal item	17 × 13 × 8 in	17 × 13 × 9 in
First checked bag (regular economy)	$35–$41	$34–$45
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	BreezePoints	Sun Country Rewards
Main hubs	Point-to-point	MSP

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

Breeze allows a carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), and Sun Country up to 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm), so Sun Country's is roomier.

Breeze charges for it on its cheapest fare, while Sun Country charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 35 lb (15.9 kg) on Breeze, 35 lb (15.9 kg) on Sun Country.

Personal items: 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) on Breeze, and 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) on Sun Country.

A first checked bag on Breeze costs $35–$41 on all Breeze flights, and a first checked bag on Sun Country costs $34–$45 on all Sun Country flights.

Basic economy

Breeze (Nice): The Nice bundle includes only a personal item; Nicer and Nicest add a carry-on.

Sun Country (Best fare): Fares include only a personal item. Buying a carry-on early is cheapest.

Loyalty and where they fly

Breeze is not in an alliance and Sun Country is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: BreezePoints (Breeze) and Sun Country Rewards (Sun Country).

Breeze flies point-to-point without big hubs. Sun Country's are Minneapolis (MSP). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Breeze if you want…

Choose Sun Country if you want…

a bigger carry-on
a bigger personal item
cheaper checked bags
nonstops from MSP

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.