Sun Country Baggage Policy

Want to buy extra baggage, but don’t know how to do it? Don’t worry we got you covered.  Here’s a brief overview of Sun Country Baggage Policy. On all your reservations, you can carry one personal item per passenger that can fit under the seat in front of you free of cost. For instance, it can be a backpack, a purse, a duffel bag, or any other item.  If you want to bring an excess bag with you, it’s advisable you buy the bag option in advance during booking as it will get costlier when selecting at the airport.

Sun Country Baggage Policy Important Highlights

• The passengers need to pay a higher amount when buying baggage at the airport.
• Additionally, the passengers can only use overhead bins if they have selected the overhead option during the booking.
• If you have bought the overhead bag in advance, however, it doesn’t fit into the sizer box at the gate, your bag will be inspected and you can be charged extra.
• There is a certain amount of overhead storage on each plane. The remaining overhead bags will be labeled and flown as checked baggage after the aircraft bins are full.
• The traveler’s name should be clearly visible on all the bags.
• In addition, if bags are determined unsuitable for traveling by Sun Country representatives, they will not be checked.
• If you need to check four or more bags, call the reservation helpline number or you can check them at the gate by paying the excess baggage fee.

Sun Country Baggage Policy

For Carry-Ons 

Sun Country Airlines permits each passenger to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item (purse, duffel bag, laptop bag) for free.

Each carry-on bag must:

• Not more than 24 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 11 inches tall (including the wheels, handles, etc.).
• Weight shall not exceed 35 lbs.
• Fits in the sizer box at airport gates

Personal items Baggage Policies:

Each passenger is allowed one carry-on bag and a personal item (purse, duffel bag, etc)

Personal items should:

• Not exceeding 17 inches long, 13 inches broad, and 9 inches tall.
• Fit in the space underneath the passenger seat

Your carry-on allowance does not include a jacket, diaper bag, umbrella, duty-free items, & any assistance devices (such as strollers, crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, car seats, etc.).

Sun Country Checked Baggage Policy

Individual checked luggage may not exceed 62 inches (158 cm) in linear dimensions, including handles and wheels. Checked bags may not weigh more than 50 pounds (23 kg), or they will be charged an overweight fee.

The pricing below is an outline of the fees you may encounter on your next Sun Country flight. However, for exact pricing, use the Bag Pricing calculator with your specific locations.

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Sun Country Baggage Fee:

Sun Country Carry-on Baggage Fee

This Airlines charges $25-$40 for each carry-on item that does not fit below the seat in front of you. And, carry-on items must be larger than 24 x 16 x 11 inches, including wheels and handles.

Sun Country Airlines Checked Baggage Fee

It typically charges $30-$40 for checking one piece of baggage weighing up to 50 lbs and measuring 62″ (L+W+H) or less.

Sun Country Airlines Excess Baggage Fee

The fee for checking excess luggage, which Sun Country considers your second or more checked bag, is $40 per bag.

Overweight Baggage Fee

Overweight luggage refers to any bag weighing more than 50 pounds. Sun Country charges fees for checking overweight baggage in addition to excess baggage fees. Bags that weigh 51-60 pounds will cost an additional fee of $20. In addition, a bag weighing 61-100 pounds requires an extra $60 to check.

Oversized Baggage Fees

Most bags that measure more than 62 inches in length, breadth, and height are considered huge. Sun Country Airlines charges a $100 extra for oversized baggage during check-in.

Sun Country Adding Baggage Options

Online

You must select a baggage option when booking your flight ticket online so that you can save more. Moreover, offline options will cost you more after booking your reservation and booking at the airport is the costliest.

At ticket Counter

Passengers thinking of buying baggage at the counter will pay more than buying online via the ‘My Trips’ option or during online check-in.

At the Gate

Buying a ticket at the gate will cost you more than online via the My Trip option or online check-in.

How to Get Free Baggage Allowance?

Active U.S. military Members: Active U.S. military personnel receive three free baggage. If the overhead space is full, the luggage will be checked at the gate for free. At the airport, you must display a valid Common Access Card (CAC) with the “Uniformed Services” affiliation. Oversized bag fees are waived for the first two checked bags; regular prices apply to the third checked bag.

Sun Country Airlines and Visa Signature Cardholders: When you pre-purchase your first bag online at suncountry.com or via calling Sun Country Reservations, you will receive a 50% discount. Also, please ensure that the Cardholder is logged in to enjoy the discount.

Conclusion

Travelers who want to check or excess baggage on Sun Country can call our helpdesk at +1-888-918-5556 so we can resolve your problems when making reservations with Sun Country Airlines. However, you can connect to us at any time to ensure a hassle-free process for buying extra baggage or any other booking operations.

FAQs

Does Sun Country Airlines allow carry-on bags?

Passengers can carry one personal item per passenger that can fit under their seat in front of them free of cost. It can be a backpack, a purse, a duffel bag, or any other item.

How to get free bags on Sun Country?

You will get a free bags on Sun Country airlines if you are an active member of U.S. Military Service or if you have a Sun Country Visa Signature Card.

Do you have to pay for checked bags in Sun Country?

Yes, the ticket with the Sun Country Airlines does not include any checked baggage. You need to purchase during booking or after buying your ticket at the airport.