American Airlines checked bag fee is $50 for the first bag, or $45 online. See second bag costs, tips and common questions before you fly.
American Airlines charges $50 for a first checked bag, or $45 if you pay online. A second checked bag is $60, or $55 online. Fees apply per person and each direction of travel, so a return trip means paying twice.
| American Airlines | |
|---|---|
| Personal item | — |
| Cabin bag | — |
| Cabin bag weight | — |
| Checked bag included | — |
| First checked bag | $50 ($45 if you pay online) |
| Second checked bag | $60 ($55 if you pay online) |
| Checked bag weight | — |
| Overweight bag | — |
| In-flight wifi | — |
The first checked bag costs $50, or $45 when you pay online. The second checked bag costs $60, or $55 when you pay online. These are the standard fees, and they are charged per person, not per booking.
Pay for your checked bags online up to 2 hours before departure and you get the best price available. Paying at the airport costs more. Checked bag fees paid at the airport are non-refundable, so pay online where you can.
You can bring 1 personal item and 1 carry-on bag on board if they meet the requirements. Checked bag fees are charged for each direction of travel, so a return trip means paying the fee twice. If you pay for checked bags and later buy or receive an upgrade that includes free checked bags, any bag fees you already paid will not be refunded. Before you fly, sort out your data so it works on landing, for example with an eSIM.
The first checked bag is $50, or $45 if you pay online. The second checked bag is $60, or $55 if you pay online.
Yes. Pay online up to 2 hours before departure and you pay $45 for the first bag and $55 for the second, instead of $50 and $60 at the airport.
You pay per person and each direction of travel, so a return trip means paying the fee on the way out and again on the way back.
No. If you pay for checked bags and later buy or receive an upgrade that includes free checked bags, the fees you already paid will not be refunded.
Yes. You can bring 1 personal item and 1 carry-on bag on board if they meet the requirements.