Prepay for your checked bags

No. You can only prepay for bags online or on the United app in the My Trips section.

Save on checked bag fees when you prepay for your bags on United or United Express^® flights within the U.S. You can also save on flights between the U.S. and Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, and shorter flights to Latin America. Use our baggage calculator to find out how much it will cost to check a bag for your flight.

No. Special items like sports gear, oversized bags and overweight bags must be paid for at the airport.

It can take time for our system to make tickets for new reservations. Try again in a couple of hours.

If you change your flight, the bags that you paid for will transfer to your new itinerary.

Yes. Our system will know if you get any free checked bags.

Yes. As long as your flight is operated by United or United Express, you can prepay for bags.

Yes. You can prepay for bags for multiple passengers with the same confirmation number.

If you prepay for more bags than you check, you may be able to get a refund. Contact us or talk to an agent at the airport for more information.

All checked bags are subject to our bag rules. This product only applies to flights operated by United or United Express and marketed by United. The billing address for your trip must be in the U.S. to qualify. You must prepay for your checked bags at least 24 hours before your flight to receive any discount. Prices are based on standard sized bags for one-way flights. Oversized and overweight bags, as well as special items, must be paid for at the airport.