JetBlue Baggage Fees 2026: New Prices, Peak Dates, Sizes

How much are JetBlue's checked bag fees now?

For tickets bought on or after 3 November 2026, JetBlue charges $50 for the first checked bag and $70 for the second on off-peak dates, if you add them at least 24 hours before departure. Peak dates cost $5 more per bag, and paying within 24 hours costs more again. These are one-way fees on flights within the US, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Say you fly JetBlue from New York (JFK) to Orlando (MCO) on 21 November, a peak date, and home on 2 December, an off-peak date, with one bag each way. Added early, the bag costs $55 plus $50, so $105. Paid within 24 hours of each flight, it's $70 plus $60, so $130.

Related: First checked bag fees on US airlines, compared · New York to Orlando flights

When are JetBlue's peak travel dates?

JetBlue's current peak windows are 19 to 30 November 2026 and 17 December 2026 to 18 January 2027, according to reports of the 3 November change. On those dates each checked bag costs $5 more if you pay ahead, and $10 more if you pay within 24 hours of the flight.

Our advice: if your dates can move by a day, check whether flying on 18 November or 1 December keeps you off peak. The peak price follows the date you fly, so a one-day shift saves $5 to $10 a bag each way.

What happened to JetBlue Blue Basic?

JetBlue renamed its fares in July 2026. The cheapest fare, once called Blue Basic, is now Main Base, and each cabin now has up to three fares: Base, Standard and Flex. JetBlue says bookings made before the change keep the terms they were sold with.

• Base (Main Base, EvenMore Base, BlueFirst Base): the lowest fare. No seat selection, and a cancellation gets travel credit minus any fee. It still includes a full-size carry-on. There's no Base fare in Mint.
• Standard (Main, EvenMore, BlueFirst, Mint): seat selection and no change fees, with travel credit for eligible cancellations.
• Flex (Main Flex, EvenMore Flex, BlueFirst Flex, Mint Flex): seat selection, no change fees, and a refund to your original payment for eligible cancellations.

Checked bags still cost extra on domestic Main and EvenMore fares, whichever of the three you pick. If a guide talks about Blue Basic, it's using a fare name JetBlue dropped in July 2026.

How big can a JetBlue carry-on and personal item be?

A JetBlue carry-on can be up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches, wheels and handles included, and every fare includes one, Main Base too. Your personal item can be up to 17 x 13 x 8 inches and must fit under the seat in front of you. JetBlue has no weight limit for carry-ons, but you need to be able to lift yours into the bin.

JetBlue's personal item limit is roomier than United's 9 x 10 x 17 inches, so a backpack too wide for United can pass on JetBlue. A coat, an umbrella, an infant car seat and one diaper bag for a lap infant don't count toward either bag.

Related: United's carry-on and personal item sizes · Carry-on sizes on every major US airline

How heavy can a JetBlue checked bag be?

A JetBlue checked bag can weigh up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) and measure 62 inches in total, length plus width plus height. A bag of 51 to 99 pounds, or 63 to 80 inches, costs $150 on top of the bag fee, according to NerdWallet's November 2026 guide. JetBlue won't take bags over 99 pounds or 80 inches.

Our advice: weigh your bag at home. On a peak date, a 52-pound first bag added early costs $55 plus $150, so $205 one way. Moving 2 pounds into your carry-on saves the $150.

Who gets free checked bags on JetBlue?

BlueFirst and Mint travelers, Mosaic members and some JetBlue cardmembers check at least one bag free, according to NerdWallet's guide and news reports of the November change. Everyone else on Main and EvenMore fares pays for every checked bag.

Our advice: if you fly JetBlue a few times a year with a checked bag, price the card's annual fee against $100 or more in round-trip bag fees per person. The free bag also covers up to three companions on the booking, so four people with one bag each save $400 on an off-peak round trip.

How can you pay less for JetBlue bags?

1. Add bags at least 24 hours before departure. That saves $10 on an off-peak first bag and $15 on a peak one, compared with paying in the last 24 hours.
2. Fly off peak if you can. The 19 to 30 November and 17 December to 18 January windows add $5 to $10 a bag.
3. Travel with the carry-on you already get. Every JetBlue fare includes one, so a week away in a 22 x 14 x 9 inch bag costs nothing extra.
4. Book with a JetBlue Plus, Business or Premier card. The free first bag covers up to three companions on the same booking.

What should you do if JetBlue delays your bag?

Report a missing bag to JetBlue at the airport, then keep your bag tag receipt. Under the DOT's automatic refund rule, your bag fee comes back if the bag isn't delivered within 12 hours of a domestic flight reaching the gate, or 15 or 30 hours on international flights, depending on flight length.

1. Report it before you leave the airport. The DOT refund only applies once you've filed a mishandled bag report.
2. Keep the file reference and your bag tag. They make it easier to follow up on the bag and the refund.
3. Watch the clock. Once the 12, 15 or 30 hour window passes, the bag fee should come back automatically. Follow up with JetBlue if it doesn't.

Common questions

How much is JetBlue's first checked bag in 2026?

For tickets bought on or after 3 November 2026, JetBlue's first checked bag costs $50 each way off-peak and $55 on peak dates, if you add it at least 24 hours before departure. Within 24 hours it's $60 off-peak or $70 peak. The second bag starts at $70.

Does JetBlue Main Base include a carry-on?

Yes. Main Base, the fare JetBlue called Blue Basic until July 2026, includes a full-size carry-on up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches and a personal item. What it leaves out is seat selection, and cancellations get travel credit minus any fee instead of a refund.

What is JetBlue's carry-on size limit?

JetBlue's carry-on limit is 22 x 14 x 9 inches, including wheels and handles, and every fare includes one carry-on. The personal item limit is 17 x 13 x 8 inches, and it has to fit under the seat in front of you. Check the JetBlue website before you fly.

Is there a weight limit for JetBlue carry-on bags?

No. JetBlue says it has no weight restriction for carry-on bags, but you need to be able to lift yours into the overhead bin if no one is free to help. Checked bags are different: they can weigh up to 50 pounds before the $150 overweight charge applies.

When are JetBlue's peak dates for bag fees?

JetBlue's current peak windows are 19 to 30 November 2026 and 17 December 2026 to 18 January 2027, according to reports of the 3 November change. Bags cost $5 more on those dates if you pay ahead, and $10 more within 24 hours of the flight.

Does the JetBlue credit card give a free checked bag?

The JetBlue Plus, Business and Premier cards give a free first checked bag to the cardmember and up to three companions on the same booking, when you pay with the card. The no-fee JetBlue Card doesn't. Check your card's current terms before you rely on it.

Can you get a refund on a JetBlue bag fee?

Yes, in two cases. Under the DOT's automatic refund rule, the fee comes back if a checked bag is significantly delayed and you filed a mishandled bag report. JetBlue also refunds bag fees when the whole booking is canceled before departure, according to View from the Wing's report of the change.

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