SkyWest Airlines·Operates for Delta, United, American and Alaska
SkyWest Baggage Fees & Allowance
SkyWest Baggage Fees & Allowance — Summary
SkyWest carry-on size limits, checked bag fees, weight limits, overweight and oversize charges, and who gets bags free. Updated policy summary with booking help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Personal item: Governed by the mainline carrier whose code is on your ticket..
- Carry-on bag: Governed by the mainline carrier.
- First checked bag: Charged by the mainline carrier at its published rate..
- Second checked bag: Charged by the mainline carrier..
Personal item
Governed by the mainline carrier whose code is on your ticket.
Carry-on bag
Governed by the mainline carrier. On CRJ aircraft the overhead bins are small, so full-size carry-ons are frequently gate-checked — free of charge — and returned at the jet bridge on arrival. Maximum dimensions: Mainline dimensions apply, but CRJ bin capacity means planning for a gate-check is realistic..
First checked bag
Charged by the mainline carrier at its published rate.
Second checked bag
Charged by the mainline carrier.
Weight limits
Mainline limits apply, typically 50 lbs in economy.
Overweight bag charges
Mainline overweight charges apply.
Oversize bag charges
Mainline oversize charges apply.
Who gets bags free
Mainline status and co-brand card benefits apply exactly as on a mainline aircraft.
Sports and special equipment
Accepted per mainline policy, though smaller regional aircraft holds can restrict very large items.
SkyWest baggage allowance & fees — common questions
What is the SkyWest carry-on size limit?
Mainline dimensions apply, but CRJ bin capacity means planning for a gate-check is realistic. including wheels and handles. Governed by the mainline carrier. On CRJ aircraft the overhead bins are small, so full-size carry-ons are frequently gate-checked — free of charge — and returned at the jet bridge on arrival.
How much does a checked bag cost on SkyWest?
Charged by the mainline carrier at its published rate. A second bag: Charged by the mainline carrier.
What is the SkyWest checked baggage weight limit?
Mainline limits apply, typically 50 lbs in economy. Mainline overweight charges apply.
Can I get a free checked bag on SkyWest?
Mainline status and co-brand card benefits apply exactly as on a mainline aircraft.
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