Checked Baggage Requirements

We offer fare options that include different numbers of checked bags. Checked bags that exceed 62" (157.48 cm) in overall dimensions (length + width + height), including wheels/handles, or exceed 50 pounds (22.68 kg) will also incur a fee. Baggage fees are assessed per one-way flight.

Tickets purchased on or after August 27, 2018

For Blue fares, the first checked bag fee is $30 and the second checked bag is $40.

For Blue Plus fares, one (1) checked bag is included and the second checked bag fee is $40. For Blue Flex fares, two (2) checked bags are included.

For Mint® fares, two checked bags up to 70 pounds each are included.

For all fares, any additional bags are $150 each.

Tickets purchased before August 27, 2018

For Blue fares, the first checked bag fee is $25 and the second checked bag is $35.

For Blue Plus fares, one (1) checked bag is included and the second checked bag fee is $35. For Blue Flex fares, two (2) checked bags are included.

For Mint® fares: two checked bags up to 70 pounds each are included.

For all fares, any additional bags are $100 each.

Mosaic customers and those on the same itinerary are allowed two (2) checked bags at no additional charge, including Vacations bookings.

Other Airlines

Other baggage rules may apply if your travel includes more than one airline. Please review our codeshare and interline partners by clicking here.

Carry-on Bags

For information regarding carry-on baggage requirements and allowances, click here.

You can indicate how many bags you're bringing and pay the applicable fees during the check-in process within 24 hours of your flight's departure. We recommend checking in online or at one of our airport kiosks, although there is no difference in fees whether checking in online, at a kiosk or at the check-in counter. 

If you check in online, just drop your bags at the bag drop location at the airport where a crewmember will scan your boarding document to see your payment, verify the bag count and weight, and print your bag tag(s). Overweight and oversized fees may apply, so be sure to pack in accordance with our checked baggage requirements by visiting jetblue.com/baggage. 

Kiosks are available at all of our domestic cities; check here for international availability.

Overweight, oversized, and excess bags may be checked on a load-availability basis, per the guidelines detailed below. Please note, fees will be assessed for each category that applies.

• Example #1 - if a bag is overweight and oversized, the overweight fee plus the oversized fee will apply.
• Example #2 - if a bag is the third bag and is also overweight and oversized, the three additional fees (overweight, oversized, excess bag) will be assessed.

Charges for excess, oversize, and overweight bags will be assessed and collected at the airport upon check in.

Overweight Bags

*Please note: Overweight bags will not be accepted on flights to/from the Dominican Republic, Haiti or Trinidad & Tobago. Bags over 70 pounds will not be accepted on flights to/from Lima, Peru.

Tickets booked on or after August 27, 2018

Overweight Bags	Fee
* 51 - 99 pounds (23.13 - 44.91 kg)	$150 per bag
Bags over 99 pounds	Will not be accepted

 

Tickets booked before August 27, 2018

Overweight Bags	Fee
* 51 - 99 pounds (23.13 - 44.91 kg)	$100 per bag
Bags over 99 pounds	Will not be accepted

 

Oversized Bags

* Please note: Oversized bags will not be accepted on flights to/from the Dominican Republic, Haiti or Trinidad & Tobago. Bags over 70 pounds will not be accepted on flights to/from Lima, Peru.

Tickets booked on or after August 27, 2018

Oversized Bags	Fee
* 63 - 80 inches (203.2 centimeters)	$150 per bag
* Bags over 80 inches	Will not be accepted

 

Tickets booked before August 27, 2018

Oversized Bags	Fee
* 63 - 80 inches (203.2 centimeters)	$100 per bag
* Bags over 80 inches	Will not be accepted

 

3rd + Bags

Please note: Customers traveling to/from the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Peru, Trinidad & Tobago are limited to two (2) checked bags.

Tickets booked on or after August 27, 2018

Additional bags will be accepted for a fee of $150 per bag. This also applies to Mosaic customers and customers traveling in JetBlue Mint.

Tickets booked before August 27, 2018

Additional bags will be accepted for a fee of $100 per bag. This also applies to Mosaic customers and customers traveling in JetBlue Mint.

 

Each customer must check their own bag with the exception that one member of a family traveling on the same reservation can check the luggage for the family by providing a valid, government issued photo ID. As mandated by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (P.L. 107-71), we cannot accept checked bags on the aircraft unless the customer who checked the bag is aboard the aircraft.

• All bags must be checked in at the airport at least 40 minutes prior to departure on domestic flights, and 60 minutes prior to departure on international flights.
• If you are traveling to an international destination, please check in at the ticket counter.
• Bags will NOT be accepted for check in more than six hours prior to a flight's scheduled departure time.
• Please check information specific to items such as sporting equipment, firearms, musical instruments, etc. for guidelines on transporting them on JetBlue flights.
• Are you planning on bringing carry-on items on your flight? Be sure to check our Carry-on Baggage Requirements.
• Permitted/Prohibited Checked Baggage Items

Cuba

• Each customer may check a total of five (5) bags or boxes. Customers may not check in more than three (3) bags and may not check ANY boxes during the winter peak period (November 16th - January 15th).
• Each bag/box must NOT exceed 80 inches (203.2 centimeters) in overall dimensions (length + width + height) or CANNOT exceed 99 pounds (44.9 kilograms).
• Boxes must be factory sealed.
• Checked bags/boxes that are up to 50 pounds (22.73 kilos) or 62 inches (157.48 centimeters) in overall dimensions (length + width + height) will be accepted for check in. Overweight and/or oversize baggage fees will be applied.
• For information on bikes and surfboards, please check sporting equipment.

Dominican Republic, Haiti and Trinidad & Tobago

• Each customer may check a total of two (2) bags.
• Each bag must NOT exceed 62 inches (157.48 centimeters) in overall dimensions (length + width + height) and CANNOT exceed 50 pounds (22.73 kg). Baggage dimensions are determined by adding together the length, width, and height.
• Additional bags, and bags that exceed the overall dimensions or weight, WILL NOT be allowed on board flights to/from the Dominican Republic*, Haiti and Trinidad & Tobago.
  • *Additional bags will be accepted on flights to/from La Romana, Dominican Republic.

Peru

Each customer may check a total of two (2) bags. Each bag must NOT exceed 62 inches (157.48 centimeters) in overall dimensions (length + width + height) and CANNOT exceed 70 pounds (31.75 kg). Overweight bag fees will apply to bags weighing over 50 pounds (22.73 kg).

For all baggage requirements see Checked Baggage Requirements.

Boxes, television sets and liability

Please note that cardboard boxes WILL NOT be allowed on any international flight except for flights to/from Cuba. Non-hazardous items may be packed in checked bags. Humanitarian organizations transporting supplies will be subject to the same baggage allowances and guidelines as other customers. Plastic bins with a secure lid may be accepted on international flights.

As a reminder, television sets are NOT accepted on international flights, with a unique exception for flights to/from Cuba.

Military personnel traveling on JetBlue

Separate baggage exceptions apply for U.S. Military and Family. Click here for more information.

A Value Added Tax (VAT) of up to 18% is payable on baggage fees for certain international flights. Non-US VAT based on itinerary are as follows:

Country of originating travel	VAT
Barbados	17.5% of baggage fee
Dominican Republic	18% of baggage fee
Costa Rica	5% of baggage fee
Trinidad	15% of baggage fee