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Sun Country Airlines Baggage Policy

Carry-on, personal item, checked bag fees, overweight, special items, and basic economy rules for Sun Country Airlines, with every figure cited to the airline's own policy page.

Quick answer

  • Carry-on: up to 24 x 16 x 11", max 16 kg, from $30
  • Personal item: up to 17 x 13 x 9", free on every fare
  • Checked bag: $40 first, $60 second (domestic economy)
  • Basic economy: Base Fare allows a personal item only

Carry-on baggage

Max dimensions (in)
24 x 16 x 11"
Max dimensions (cm)
61 x 41 x 28 cm
Weight limit
16 kg (35 lb)
Fee
From $30
Gate-check risk
High

Carry-on is not included in the base fare. Fees are cheapest at booking and highest at the gate.

Personal item

Max dimensions (in)
17 x 13 x 9"
Max dimensions (cm)
43 x 33 x 23 cm
Included
Yes, free on every fare

Free on all fares. Must fit under the seat in front of you.

Does your bag count?

Bag typeTypical sizeFit
Standard backpack
Everyday daypack, laptop backpack
 18 x 13 x 8" Too big
Tote bag
Canvas or leather tote
 15 x 14 x 5" Too big
Laptop bag
Messenger or slim briefcase
 16 x 12 x 4" Fits
Small duffel
Gym or weekender
 18 x 11 x 11" Too big
Purse
Handbag or crossbody
 12 x 10 x 5" Fits
Under-seat roller
Mini wheeled bag
 16 x 14 x 8" Too big

Checked baggage fees

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Domestic economy
1st bag$40
2nd bag$60
Long-haul / international
1st bagNot published
Weight limit50 lb
Linear dim62 in
Overweight & oversize
51–70 lb$75
71–100 lb$100
63–80 in$75

Sun Country uses tiered pricing. First checked bag: $30-$40 at booking, $50 after booking, $55 at the gate plus a $10 Gate Handling Fee. Second and third bags: $45 at booking, $60 after, $65 at the gate plus $10. Carry-on bag also costs $25-$40 at booking, $50 after, $55+$10 at the gate. Max bag 50 lb and 62 linear inches.

Ways to skip the Sun Country Airlines checked bag fee

  1. Pack carry-on only. Confirm your bag fits the Sun Country Airlines carry-on size.
  2. Use a Sun Country Airlines co-branded credit card. These typically waive the first checked bag fee for the cardholder and companions.
  3. Earn elite status. Mid-tier and above usually waive one or two bags per direction.
  4. Book a higher fare. Premium Economy, Business, and First usually include 1 to 2 checked bags.

Special items & sports equipment

Ski / snowboard
Not published
Golf clubs
Not published
Bicycle
$60
Pet in cabin
$125
Pet as cargo
Not published

Musical instruments: Small instruments count as a personal item (free). Larger instruments can be carried on (fee) or checked at standard bag rates.

Ski, golf, and bike bags are treated as standard checked bags on Sun Country if within 50 lb and 62 linear inches. Pet-in-cabin fee is $125 each way.

Basic economy restrictions

Base Fare Sun Country Airlines's lowest fare tier
Carry-on allowed
No
Personal item allowed
Yes
Checked bag surcharge
$40
  • Personal item only (carry-on and checked bag cost extra)
  • Seat selection costs extra
  • Non-refundable
  • No free snacks or drinks

Frequently asked questions

What is the Sun Country Airlines carry-on size limit?

Sun Country Airlines allows a carry-on bag up to 24 x 16 x 11" (61 x 41 x 28 cm), including handles and wheels. The weight limit is 16 kg (35 lb).

What is the Sun Country Airlines personal item size?

The personal item on Sun Country Airlines must fit within 17 x 13 x 9" (43 x 33 x 23 cm) and slide fully under the seat in front of you. Free on all fares. Must fit under the seat in front of you.

How much does a checked bag cost on Sun Country Airlines?

The first checked bag on Sun Country Airlines costs $40 on most domestic economy fares, and the second bag costs $60. Sun Country uses tiered pricing. First checked bag: $30-$40 at booking, $50 after booking, $55 at the gate plus a $10 Gate Handling Fee. Second and third bags: $45 at booking, $60 after, $65 at the gate plus $10. Carry-on bag also costs $25-$40 at booking, $50 after, $55+$10 at the gate. Max bag 50 lb and 62 linear inches.

What are the Sun Country Airlines overweight and oversize bag fees?

Bags weighing 51 to 70 lb incur an overweight fee of $75. Bags 71 to 100 lb are charged $100. Oversize bags between 63 and 80 linear inches are $75. Fees are charged in addition to the standard checked bag fee.

Can I bring a carry-on on Sun Country Airlines Base Fare?

No. Sun Country Airlines Base Fare passengers are limited to one personal item that fits under the seat. A full-size carry-on either is not allowed or costs an extra fee. A checked bag on Base Fare costs around $40.

How can I avoid Sun Country Airlines checked bag fees?

Four common ways: (1) pack in a carry-on and personal item only (confirm your bag fits the Sun Country Airlines carry-on size of 24 x 16 x 11"); (2) hold a Sun Country Airlines co-branded credit card, which typically waives the first checked bag fee for the cardholder and companions on the same reservation; (3) reach elite status in the airline's frequent flyer program, where mid-tier and above usually waive one or two bags per direction; (4) book a higher fare class (Premium Economy, Business, First) where checked bags are included.

Will my bag be gate-checked on Sun Country Airlines?

Sun Country Airlines currently has a high gate-check risk based on our review of boarding policies and traveler reports. Plan on your carry-on being sized at the gate and be prepared to pay if it does not fit the sizer.

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