Southwest Airlines (WN)
Southwest Airlines Baggage Fees and Carry-On Limits
The size, weight and fee figures PackRight uses for Southwest Airlines, what each fare family includes, and where every number comes from.
Review pending
At least one figure behind this estimate has not been checked against its airline source, or was last checked more than 30 days ago. Treat it as a planning guide, not a price. How we calculate this estimate.
Bag size and weight limits
| Bag | Maximum size | Maximum weight |
|---|---|---|
| Personal item | 16 x 13.5 x 8.5 in | Not published |
| Carry-on | 24 x 16 x 10 in | Not published |
| Checked bag | 62 in total (length + width + height) | 50 lb |
Review pendingSource: Southwest Airlines - Baggage (opens in a new tab)Scope: US domestic.
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | First checked | Second checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanna Get AwayReview pending | Included | Included | $0 | $0 |
Fees shown are per passenger, one way, for a US domestic trip bought during booking. Where a figure is marked Not published, PackRight has no sourced number and will not guess one.
Review pendingSource: Southwest Airlines - Baggage (opens in a new tab)Scope: US domestic, one-way, per passenger.
A worked example
Say two people fly Southwest Airlines on Wanna Get Away with one checked bag each, no card benefit. PackRight estimates $0 per bag, so $0 for the pair, one way. This is an example of how the calculator works, not a price guarantee.
Common questions
- What size carry-on does Southwest Airlines allow?
- PackRight models Southwest Airlines's carry-on allowance as 24 x 16 x 10 in. A bag fits if its three sides are within those three measurements in any order, so it does not matter which side you call the length. Measure with wheels and handles included. This figure has not yet been checked against the airline source, so confirm it before you travel.
- What counts as a personal item on Southwest Airlines?
- A personal item is the smaller bag that goes under the seat in front of you. PackRight models Southwest Airlines's limit as 16 x 13.5 x 8.5 in. Every fare family PackRight models for Southwest Airlines includes a personal item. This figure has not yet been checked against the airline source, so confirm it before you travel.
- How much is a checked bag on Southwest Airlines?
- PackRight models a first checked bag on Southwest Airlines at $0, for a one-way US domestic trip. Airport prices, partner segments and international itineraries can differ, and some airlines price bags by route and by when you buy them. This figure has not yet been checked against the airline source, so confirm it before you travel.
- How heavy can a checked bag be on Southwest Airlines?
- PackRight models Southwest Airlines's standard checked-bag weight limit as 50 lb, with a total of length plus width plus height up to 62 inches. Going over usually means an extra charge that is banded by weight and differs per airline, so PackRight flags it rather than quoting a price. This figure has not yet been checked against the airline source, so confirm it before you travel.
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