JetBlue Airways Baggage Allowance

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Passengers traveling with JetBlue Airways are welcome to bring:

Carry-on bags

Each customer is allowed one personal item (purse, small backpack, briefcase, laptop, etc.) plus one carry-on bag.

Including wheels and handles, carry-on bags must not exceed 22" L (55.88 cm) x 14" W (35.56 cm) x 9" H (22.86 cm) and personal items must not exceed 17" L (43.2 cm) x 13" W (33 cm) x 8" H (20.32 cm).

Carry-on bags may be stowed in the overhead bin or underneath the seat in front of you, while personal items must be placed underneath the seat in front of you.

Checked Bag Size & Weight

Before you pack, make sure your bags meet JetBlue checked bag size dimensions and weight requirements.

With a fare options that include a variety of checked bag options, you can check your worries at the door. If your plans change after booking, checked bags may be added online or at the airport for additional fees. Checked bags exceeding 62" (157.48 cm) in overall dimensions (length + width + height) or 50 pounds (22.68 kg) will also incur a fee.

Overweight or Oversized Bags

Bags that don’t meet the dimensions and/or weight restrictions are considered oversized and/or overweight and will be charged as follows:

• 51 lbs (23.13 kg) – 99 lbs (44.91 kg): $100 per bag
• 63" in (160 cm) – 80 in (203.3 cm, including wheels and handles): $100 per bag

Checked Bag Fees

You can always check bags to your destination. For checked bag pricing based on fare options, check the table below:

Fare Option 1st Bag 2nd Bag 3rd Bag + any add'l bags
Blue $30 $40 $150
Blue Plus Included $40 $150
Blue Flex Included Included $150

Sport Gear

For traveling with a bike, surfboard, skis, golf clubs or other sporting equipment, please check on Official JetBlue Website or contact JetBlue Airways Customer Service.

Musical Instruments

A musical instrument is allowed in place of one carry-on item, provided it can be stowed properly under the seat or in an overhead bin.

Media Bags

Camera, film, video production, lighting and sound equipment that is traveling with a customer representing a local or national television network, broadcasting or commercial filmmaking company may be accepted on a space-available basis. Qualified members of the media traveling with excess bags may be considered for a media bag rate if coordinated in advance on JetBlue-operated flights.

Check-in Times

If you’re checking bags, it’s always best to make sure you have plenty of time to deal with any baggage needs before your flight. Please note: Bags will NOT be accepted for check-in more than 6 hours prior to a flight's scheduled departure time.

US Domestic flights: All bags must be checked at the airport 40 minutes prior to departure.

International flights: All bags must be checked at the airport 60 minutes prior to departure.


For further information on Baggage Policy, please contact JetBlue Airways Customer Service directly at +1 800 538 2583 (1 800 JETBLUE) or your local air ticketing agent.


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