Sunwing Airlines flies scheduled and chartered services to Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, Central America and South America, and domestic services during the summer season.
In 2024, Sunwing continues to offer 1 piece of free checked baggage on flights with their vacation packages and cruises, but they will charge for the first checked bag when booking only a Flight (not a vacation package).
Sunwing's new baggage fees for a 1st checked bag are now $50 if pre-booked online at least 48 hours before departure, otherwise a 1st checked bag will cost you $70.
Sunwing has also began to charge $25 each way for bringing a standard carry-on sized suitcase into the cabin on all flights, including vacation packages. You are now only entitled to a small personal item that must be placed beneath the seat in front of you.
Sunwing previously allowed a 20 kg complimentary sports equipment allowance in addition to your regular checked luggage, but that is no longer the case in 2024. Unfortunately for sports enthusiasts, Sunwing now charges a $75 fee (increased from $25 as of December 5th 2023) each way for most types of sports equipment including golf clubs, bikes, diving equipment, kitesurfing gear, etc., (the price is $100 for surfboards, kayaks, and windsurf boards).
Carry-On Allowance | 5 / 10 |
Checked Bag Allowance | 6 / 10 |
Excess Baggage Fees | 6 / 10 |
Overall Grade | 5.7 / 10 |
Be sure to check out our sister-site, Airline-Pet-Policies.com, for information about flying with your cat, dog, or other pet.
Take a a look at all the information regarding flying with infants (0-2 years old) and kids on Sunwing:
Flying with a Baby or Child on Sunwing
Sunwing Baby and Child Baggage Allowance 2024
Do Babies Under 2 Years Old Fly Free on Sunwing
Car Seats and Strollers on Sunwing 2024
Do Babies Under 2 Years Old Fly Free?
Bringing Breastmilk, Baby Food, and Formula Through Security
Sunwing is converting to a low-cost a-la-carte model for baggage fees, and this includes charging a fee for bringing a carry-on suitcase into the cabin. Sunwing has since made changes to its baggage policies with the latest policies applicable for all flights booked on/after December 5th 2023.
Each fare-paying passenger on Sunwing Airlines (both Vacation and Flight-Only passengers) is permitted one small personal item free of charge, which must be no larger than 23 cm x 28 cm x 13 cm. The personal item must be placed under the seat in front of you (not in the overhead compartments). There is no specified weight limit for your small personal item.
If you wish to bring a regular standard carry-on sized suitcase/roller bag into the cabin, you may do so by paying a $25 carry-on bag fee (each way, so $50 total for a round trip flight). This will allow you to bring a carry-on sized suitcase and place it into the overhead bins. The maximum size of this carry-on suitcase is limited to 51 x 40 x 23 cm. Officially, a maximum weight limit of 5 kg / 11 lbs applies, although this limit is so low it is not strictly enforced.
You may also choose to purchase an Elite Plus seat for $50 each way, which includes priority boarding, priority check-in, a checked baggage allowance of 23 kg, as well as a carry-on suitcase.
Carry-on items may include an overnight bag or backpack. A personal item may be one of the following: purse, messenger bag, laptop bag (holding a laptop and related items) or camera bag (holding photographic equipment only).
Parents/guardians who are travelling with an infant (a child who has not reached his/her 2nd birthday and is over 8 days old) may also bring on board a diaper bag (holding only items for the care of an infant). The diaper bag must comply with the weight and size restrictions as stated above.
TSA - (USA): TSA Carry-On Regulations and TSA 3-1-1 Carry-On Liquids Rules
CATSA - (Canada): CATSA Carry-On Prohibited Items and CATSA Carry-On Liquids and Gel Restrictions
E-Cigarettes / Vape: TSA Rules for Flying with Electronic Cigarettes and Vape Pens 2024
Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2024
Bluetooth Headphones: Using Bluetooth Headphones on an Airplane
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×Sunwing has updated its luggage allowance and policies for 2024, but fees for standard checked luggage remain unchanged. The following fees and allowances are for both Sunwing Vacation Packages and Flight-Only purchases in 2024.
If flying on Sunwing with a Vacation Package, you are still entitled to 1 free checked bag of 23 kg / 50 lbs. If purchasing only a Sunwing Flight (not part a Sunwing Vacation Package), you will not have any free checked baggage allowance, and will be charged a fee for all checked bags. Sunwing Flight-Only baggage fees are detailed below.
TIP: If purchasing a Sunwing Flight (flight-only, not vacation package), we recommend booking as early as possible and try to snag one of the limited "Elite Plus" exit-row seats for $50 each way - this is the same price as pre-purchasing your 1st checked bag, but includes not only 1x Checked Bag (reg. $50 fee), but also 1x Carry-On suitcase (reg. $25 fee), priority check-in, priority boarding, extra leg-room, and priority security lane, all for the same $50 price tag as paying to check-in just the one regular suitcase.
Sunwing Baggage Fees on Flights part of a Sunwing Vacations Package
1st Checked Bag - FREE - 23kg/50lbs for all passengers (including for Elite Plus, was previously 30 kg / 65 lbs for Elite Plus)
2nd Checked Bag - $90 at airport ($70 if pre-purchased 48 hrs before) - 23kg/50lbs
Overweight/Oversized Fees - $115 - 23-32kg (50-70lbs)
3rd Checked Bag - $120 - 23kg/50lbs
Sunwing Flight-Only Baggage Fees
1st Checked Bag - $70 at airport ($50 if pre-purchased 48 hrs before) - 23kg/50lbs
2nd Checked Bag - $90 at airport ($70 if pre-purchased 48 hrs before) - 23kg/50lbs
Overweight/Oversized Fee - $115 - 23-32kg (50-70lbs)
3rd Checked Bag - $120 - 23kg/50lbs
Additional Info
Be sure to note that these fees apply One-Way, so you will have to pay each fee twice for a round-trip flight.
As the loading of heavy baggage is a safety concern for baggage handlers, the maximum weight of any one piece of your checked baggage cannot exceed 32kg.
Dimensions of checked baggage, (Length+Width+Height), must not exceed 62 inches (158 cm). Any oversized pieces may be rejected at check-in and those who wish to transport such pieces can contact a cargo service provider.
Customers may pre-purchase baggage allowance by calling the Sales Centre at 1-877-SUNWING or by accessing My Booking up to 48 hours prior to departure.
Linear Dimensions: What are Linear Dimensions?
Piece vs Weight: What is Piece Concept vs Weight Concept
Packing List: Travel Packing Checklist
Marijuana / Cannabis: Rules for Flying with Marijuana / Cannabis in 2024
Musical Instruments: Flying with Musical Instruments on Sunwing
Wheelchairs: Flying with Wheelchairs on Sunwing
Delayed/Cancelled Flights: How to Claim Compensation for Flight Delays
Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2024
Sunwing has updated its baggage fees for 2024, with the new prices in effect for all bookings made as of December 5th 2023. Most of the changes and updates affect the fees for transportation of sports equipment on Sunwing Airlines. The new policies presented here are in effect as of the start of 2024.
Sunwing Excess Baggage Fees 2024
2nd Checked Bag - $90 at airport ($70 if pre-purchased at least 48 hrs before) - 23kg/50lbs
3rd Checked Bag - $120 - 23kg/50lbs
Overweight/Oversized Fee - $115 - 23-32kg (50-70lbs)
Dimensions of checked baggage, (Length+Width+Height), must not exceed 62 inches (158 cm). Any oversized pieces may be rejected at check-in and those who wish to transport such pieces can contact a cargo service provider.
Customers may pre-purchase baggage allowance by calling the Sales Centre at 1-877-SUNWING or by accessing "My Booking" on the Sunwing website up to 48 hours prior to departure.
As of October 24th 2022, Sunwing no longer offers a complimentary additional sports equipment allowance - instead, you will be charged a sports equipment fee each way - this fee has been increased as of December 5th 2023.
NEW SPORTS EQUIPMENT FEES FOR SUNWING in 2024(effective December 5th 2023):
Golf: $75
Bike: $75
Scuba Diving: $75
Fishing Rods: $75
Kiteboards: $75
Kayaks: $100
Surfboards: $100
Windsurf boards: $100
A maximum of 1 piece of sports equipment will be allowed per passenger.
Medical Equipment
Arrangements to bring medical equipment on board require advance notice - please ensure you contact us at the time of booking or at least 72 hours in advance of departure.
Pets on Board
Note: Sunwing does not accept any pets/animals for carriage other than service animals.
Sport | Accepts | View Policy | |
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Archery Equipment - Bows and Arrows | Sunwing Archery Equipment - Bows and Arrows Policy | All Airline's Archery Equipment - Bows and Arrows Policies | |
Bikes | Sunwing Bikes Policy | All Airline's Bikes Policies | |
Fishing Equipment | Sunwing Fishing Equipment Policy | All Airline's Fishing Equipment Policies | |
Golf Clubs | Sunwing Golf Clubs Policy | All Airline's Golf Clubs Policies | |
Kayaks | Sunwing Kayaks Policy | All Airline's Kayaks Policies | |
Kitesurfing Equipment | Sunwing Kitesurfing Equipment Policy | All Airline's Kitesurfing Equipment Policies | |
SCUBA Diving Equipment | Sunwing SCUBA Diving Equipment Policy | All Airline's SCUBA Diving Equipment Policies | |
Skis | Sunwing Skis Policy | All Airline's Skis Policies | |
Snowboards | Sunwing Snowboards Policy | All Airline's Snowboards Policies | |
Surfboards | Sunwing Surfboards Policy | All Airline's Surfboards Policies | |
Windsurfing Equipment | Sunwing Windsurfing Equipment Policy | All Airline's Windsurfing Equipment Policies |