Best Airlines for Flying With a Bike
Here is a comparison of major airlines’ policies on bikes, to help you find the best option for your next trip. Note: If an airline layers multiple fees, all are listed. Some fees marked N/A may still be incurred if your case is very large/ heavy. Policies are accurate as of 10/5/21. Prices USD unless noted.
| Airline | Bike Fee | 1st Checked Bag Fee | Oversize Fee* | Overweight Fee* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | $50 CAD/ USD | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Air France | €40-€125. 48h approval required. | Usually included | N/A | N/A |
| Alaska Airlines | No Fee. | $30 | N/A for bikes | N/A for bikes |
| American Airlines | No Fee. | $30 | $150 – $200 | $100 |
| British Airways | No Fee. | Usually included | Uncertain. | €75/ $100USD |
| Delta | No Fee. | $30 | $200 | $100 |
| Frontier | $75 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hawaiian Airlines | $35 – $150 | $0–$35 | N/A | $60-$150 |
| jetBlue | $100 if large/heavy | $35 | N/A | N/A |
| Lufthansa | $80-$287 USD if oversized | Usually included | $150-$300 | $70-$150 |
| Quantas | No Fee. | Usually Included | Varies | Varies |
| Ryanair | €/£60 | €25/£25 – €40/£40 | N/A | €11/£11 per kg |
| Southwest | NoFee. | Usually Included | $75 | $75 |
| Spirit | $75 (max 40lb) | $35–$65 | N/A | N/A |
| United Airlines | No Fee. | $35 | Varies | Varies |
| Virgin Atlantic | No Bike Fee | Included with most tickets | $300 | $100 |
| WestJet | $50 CAD | $30–$71 | N/A | N/A |