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Virgin America Baggage

All information about Virgin America baggage allowance and fees in one page!

To see paid Virgin America baggage allowance and fees please look below.

Information about free Virgin America baggage limits:

Travel Region
1st Checked Bag
(weighing up to 50 lbs each)
2nd Checked Bag
(weighing up to 50 lbs each)
 Additional Piece(s)
All Routes except Mexico
Main Cabin US$ 25
Main Cabin Select Free
First class Free
Main Cabin US$ 25
Main Cabin Select US$ 25
First class Free
Each additional piece of luggage up to ten (10) total per guest weighing up to 50 lbs. is $25 for each bag
To/From Mexico (SJD, PVR and CUN)
(for tickets purchased prior to April 12, 2013)
Main Cabin Free
Main Cabin Select Free
First class Free
Main Cabin US$ 25
Main Cabin Select Free
First class Free
To/From Mexico (SJD, PVR and CUN)
(for tickets purchased after April 12, 2013)
Main Cabin US$ 25
Main Cabin Select Free
First class Free
Main Cabin US$ 25
Main Cabin Select US$ 25
First class Free

Note: Virgin America may have partnerships with other airlines and your flight may be operated by another airline. For journeys to/from the U.S., the baggage allowances of the airline that ticketed the first segment of your travel should apply throughout your travel. For travel that does not involve the U.S., you should check with the operating airline for information about their baggage allowances; the other airline’s baggage allowances may be more restrictive and you could be charged for extra baggage by the other airline.

To know more about Virgin America baggage allowance and fees: https://www.virginamerica.com/cms/vx-fees/#/tabs-2

Updated March 31, 2016

More detailed information about Virgin America baggage allowance and fees below:

  • Carry-on baggage is subject to a maximum outside linear dimension of 50 inches (127 cm), for example 10 inches in length × 16 inches in width × 24 inches in height (25 cm × 41 cm × 61 cm), generally should not weigh more than 16 pounds (7 kg) each piece and must fit in the overhead bin or under the guest seat.
  • Guests are allowed one carry-on in addition to one personal item such as a handbag or pocketbook, coat or wrap, umbrella or walking stick, camera or binoculars, briefcase or laptop computer case, infant bag, infant/child safety seat used to transport the infant/child. (If the child has a reserved seat and will be using the safety seat during the flight, it must be a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved safety seat.)
If you are travelling in the main cabin, there is a fee of $25/bag for every checked bag on all Virgin America flights. The one exception is international flights, where there is no fee for your first checked bag.
Main Cabin Refundable seats are allowed a one free bag on all flights. Main Cabin Select seats are allowed one free bag on Domestic flights, and 2 free bags on international routes. First Class and First Class Refundable seats are always allowed 2 free bags.In all these cases, each bag is limited to a maximum of 23kg/50lbs.

At Virgin America, we actually allow you to bring a lot, and at very reasonable rates.

Main Cabin Guests
Main Cabin guests may check up to ten (10) bags, at 50 pounds each, for a fee of $25 per bag.

Guests who have purchased the fully refundable Main Cabin fare may check the first bag up to 50 pounds free of charge. Bags two (2) through ten (10) may weigh up to 50 pounds for a $25 fee each.

All checked bags may have a maximum size of is 62 inches, which is calculated by adding the length plus the width plus the height. Oversized bags and overweight bags will be assessed a fee as listed below.

Bag Fees:
Bag one through ten – $25 (weighing up to 50 lbs)

Main Cabin Select Guests
Main Cabin Select Guests may check one bag up to 50 lbs free of charge. Bags two through ten weighing up to 50 lbs may be checked for a fee of $25 each. All checked bags may have a maximum size of is 62 inches, which is calculated by adding the length plus the width plus the height. Oversized bags and overweight bags will be assessed a fee as listed.

First Class Guests
First Class guests may check two bags up to 50 lbs free of charge. Bags three through ten weighing up to 50 lbs may be checked for a fee of $25 each. All checked bags may have a maximum size of is 62 inches, which is calculated by adding the length plus the width plus the height. Oversized bags and overweight bags will be assessed a fee as listed below.

Guests Traveling To And From Mexico
International baggage allowances are the same as domestic travel, however, departures from Mexico may be subject to taxes.

Baggage allowance for Government or Military Travelers
Active duty military personnel who present their active Military ID or Department of Defense orders are allowed to check up to 10 bags free of charge provided they weigh 70 lbs or less and are within the normal size restrictions. In addition, Military Guests may check a duffel bag, b-4 bag, or sea bag which exceeds the 62 outside linear dimensions, these bags will be accepted as two checked bags with no additional charge and may weigh up to 100 lbs each.

Guests traveling on a government fare are not eligible for a free allowance and are subject to our standard baggage allowances included in their fare rules.

Musical Instruments
Large oversized items or musical instruments may be secured in a Guest cabin seat, and the Guest will be charged the going fare for that seat. Maximum weight for such items is 180 pounds and must be of a size that allows it to be secured in a seat. Small instruments may be carried onboard if space permits. If a cabin seat must be utilized, Guests will be charged the going fare for that seat.