Alaska Airlines bag fees and rules (2026)

Alaska charges $45 for a first checked bag and $55 for a second on most domestic flights, with lower fees on flights between Hawaiian islands. Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines now operate as one airline.

Last checked October 2026. Fees change, so confirm on Alaska checked bag information before you fly.

Alaska at a glance

What flying Alaska is like

Alaska is the West Coast airline, based in Seattle with big operations in Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Anchorage, and now Honolulu through Hawaiian. The two airlines share one operating certificate, one reservation system, and one loyalty program, while the Hawaiian name lives on as a brand on the planes.

How to pay less on Alaska

• An Alaska Airlines Visa card can include a free first checked bag.
• Flying within Hawaii? Interisland bag fees are lower.
• Seattle is Alaska's main hub. Give yourself extra time in the main terminal's security lines.
• Watch for rain delays in Seattle. Bring a jacket, too.

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Quick answers

How much is a checked bag on Alaska Airlines?

$45 for the first bag and $55 for the second on most domestic flights, with lower fees on Hawaii interisland flights.

Are Alaska and Hawaiian the same airline now?

They operate as one airline with one certificate, reservation system, and loyalty program. Hawaiian continues as a brand.

Is a carry-on free on Alaska?

Yes, a carry-on and a personal item are free.

If something goes wrong

Cancelled flight? You may be owed a cash refund. Bumped? You may be owed up to $2,150. Lost bag? There are rules for that too. See your rights as a US air traveler.

Sources: Alaska checked bag information and airline fee pages reviewed October 2026.

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