Southwest bike policy

Within the US: $45 per bike, each way.

Checked October 1, 2026 against southwest.com.

Flights within the US

$45 per bike, each way

Counts as one of your checked bags. No extra bike fee.
Only Choice Extra fares include checked bags. Otherwise the first bag is $45.
Over 50 lb costs $100 more each way.

Popular routes

Quick answers

Does Southwest charge for bikes?

Yes. Within the US: $45 per bike, each way.

How much does Southwest charge for a bike within the US?

$45 per bike, each way. Counts as one of your checked bags. No extra bike fee. Only Choice Extra fares include checked bags. Otherwise the first bag is $45.