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Southwest Airlines Baggage Policy

Oversized fees, size & weight limits, cargo rules

Oversized fee
Free for Sports / $200
Cargo / freight
Calculated via Southwest Cargo
Max weight
50 lbs
Max size
62
Max items
20 per passenger
CategoriesGolf clubs, skis, snowboards, surfboards, bicycles, instruments

TSA Hazards & Special Packing Rules

Loose lithium batteries, power banks, camping fuel, smart bags

Read official Southwest Airlines policy

Sporting Equipment

Oversized fees are waived for approved sporting equipment measuring between 63 and 115 linear inches. Covered gear includes golf bags, skis, snowboards, surfboards, paddleboards, and non-motorized bicycles. Standard checked bag rates apply; items exceeding 50 lbs (23 kg) incur overweight charges ($100 for 51–70 lbs / $200 for 71–100 lbs). Bicycles must have pedals removed and handlebars turned sideways inside a rigid box or travel case. Equipment exceeding 100 lbs or 115 linear inches cannot be checked as baggage.

Musical Instruments

Small instruments travel free as carry-on if they fit in overhead bins or under seats. Bulky instruments can travel in the cabin by purchasing a ticketed seat at standard passenger fares. Checked instruments in the hold travel with oversized fees waived up to 150 linear inches. Hard-sided protective cases are required; overweight fees apply to instruments exceeding 50 lbs, with a hard check-in weight ceiling of 165 lbs.

Valuable & Fragile Electronics

Small instruments travel free as carry-on if they fit in overhead bins or under seats. Bulky instruments can travel in the cabin by purchasing a ticketed seat at standard passenger fares. Checked instruments in the hold travel with oversized fees waived up to 150 linear inches. Hard-sided protective cases are required; overweight fees apply to instruments exceeding 50 lbs, with a hard check-in weight ceiling of 165 lbs.

Carrier Liability & Seasonal Limits

Laptops, cameras, and drones must travel in cabin carry-on allocations. Spare lithium-ion batteries and standalone power banks are prohibited in checked storage holds. Televisions and desktop monitors checked into the hold carry no airline transit liability and require a signed limited-release waiver at check-in.

Disclaimer: Airline baggage and oversized-item policies change frequently. This data is for informational purposes only. Always verify size, weight, and fee rules directly with the airline before booking travel.