How much is a Checked Baggage Fee on Copa Airlines?

The fee for baggage will vary depending on your fare class, destination and frequent flyer status. You may be able to pay the checked bag fee with award points or miles. For most international flights, the first checked bag is usually included in higher fare classes, while lower fare types may be required to pay. If you're travelling on a basic fare, your ticket’s Copa baggage allowance doesn’t include a checked bag. You may have to pay up to $50 for your first standard bag. The second checked bag may cost up to $100, depending on your route. In this HolidayGlobes blog, we will offer your insight into how your Copa baggage fees will be imposed.

How do I Add Checked Baggage to Copa Airlines?

Adding checked baggage to your Copa Airlines booking is simple and can be done online. You can pre-pay for up to 5 bags using the web check-in feature. This feature is available between 24 to 3 hours before your scheduled flight. You will be responsible for bringing a carry-on baggage according to size and weight specifications of Copa. You may have to pay Copa baggage fees carry on if a checked bag is not included in your ticket. Here are several things you must remember about adding bags through web check-in.

1. You can get a discount when you add bags through web check-in.

2. This service is not available for overweight, oversized luggage, or special items like musical instruments or sports equipment.

The taxes applicable according to the country your flight is originating will also be included in Copa Airlines baggage fees international. You can call the airline or HolidayGlobes on +1-888-595-2181 to know about the exact fee you will pay.

What is the Fee for Excess Baggage on Copa Airlines?

On Copa you have to flexibility to bring a special baggage or bulky that exceeds the weight and size limits. The standard size and weight limit on the airline is 158 cm and 23 kg. Overweight bags have been put into two categories: a) bags weighing between 24 kg and 32 kg b) bags weighing over 32 and less than 45 kg. The fee for baggage falling in a) category is $100 per piece on international routes, in addition to the standard baggage fee. The same for bags in category b) will require you to pay $200 per piece.

When it comes to oversized luggage, measured between 63 inches (159 cm) and 115 inches on international flight in combined dimensions, you will incur an additional fee of $150 per piece. So much for the excess baggage fee on international flight! The overweight and oversize fee is much lower on domestic flights. For domestic flights, you will have to pay $30 for 24–32 kg and $60 for 33–45 kg. You will have put bags larger than 115 inches cargo instead of the hold. Here are several things you should remember about Copa baggage fees checked baggage.

• Overweight and oversized bag fee will be in addition to the extra bag charge.

• You can self-calculate the fee you will pay using the baggage fee calculator.

Purchasing tickets through Copa Airlines direct channels will ensure you get a discount on baggage fees. You can call us or Copa Airlines on +1-888-595-2181 to know whether you are eligible for discounts on baggage.