Emirates baggage fees 2026: carry-on, checked bag, seat and change fees
On Emirates's cheapest fare (Long-haul, Economy Special (United States site)), a carry-on bag is: included, one piece up to 7 kg. The first checked bag: included, one piece up to 23 kg on Americas routes. Changing the flight: not listed on its fee page. We read these on Emirates's own pages on 14 November 2026; each line below links to the page and quotes what it says.
Emirates fees on the cheapest fare
| fee | what Emirates publishes | evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on bag | Included, one piece up to 7 kg Its page says: “Economy Class | 1 piece (handbag or laptop bag) | Max 55 x 38 x 22 cm (22 x 15 x 8 in) | Up to 7 kg” | source |
| First checked bag | Included, one piece up to 23 kg on Americas routes Its page says: “Economy Class | Up to 23 kg | No charge” | source |
| Second checked bag | $106 online, $125 at the airport (United States to the Americas, tickets issued from 8 Sep 2026) Its page says: “Economy Special | USA to and from Americas | Up to 23 kg | USD 106 | USD 125” | source |
| Choosing a standard seat | $7 to $40 for a regular seat; free once online check-in opens Its page says: “Regular | USD 7–USD 40 | Free | Free” | source |
| Changing the flight | Not listed on its fee page | source |
A fee marked as not published is one the airline shows only inside a booking or a route calculator. We do not estimate it. Fees paid at the airport are higher wherever the airline publishes both.
Emirates against the other airlines
| airline | carry-on bag | first checked bag |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | €/£12.49 to €/£36 when booking (sold as Priority & 2 Cabin Bags) about $13.82 to $39.85 for the euro prices at the latest exchange rate | €/£21.49 to €/£59.99 when booking (20 kg) about $23.79 to $66.40 for the euro prices at the latest exchange rate |
| Wizz Air | €13 to €60 online (sold as WIZZ Priority) about $14.39 to $66.41 at the latest exchange rate | €10 to €112.50 online in low season (20 kg) about $11.07 to $124.52 at the latest exchange rate |
| Frontier | Priced by route in a bag price checker; no range published | Priced by route in a bag price checker; no range published |
| Southwest | Included | $45 |
| Delta | Included | $45 each way |
| United | Not allowed (personal item only); $75 if a bag has to be checked at the gate | From $45 prepaid, $50 at the airport lobby, $75 at the gate |
| American | Included | $50 online, $55 at the airport |
| JetBlue | Included | $50 off-peak, $55 peak, when added more than 24 hours before departure |
| British Airways | Included | Priced by route in a calculator; no range published |
| Emirates | Included, one piece up to 7 kg | Included, one piece up to 23 kg on Americas routes |
| Allegiant | $10 to $75 | Priced by route in a fee table; no range published |
| Breeze Airways | Price when booking shown only in a quote tool; $75 if added at the airport | Price when booking shown only in a quote tool; $75 if added at the airport |
Questions
Does Emirates charge for a carry-on bag?
On its cheapest fare (Long-haul, Economy Special (United States site)): included, one piece up to 7 kg. Read on Emirates's own page on 14 November 2026.
How much is a checked bag on Emirates?
First checked bag: included, one piece up to 23 kg on Americas routes. Second checked bag: $106 online, $125 at the airport (United States to the Americas, tickets issued from 8 Sep 2026). Read on 14 November 2026.
Can you change a Emirates flight on the cheapest fare?
Not listed on its fee page. Read on 14 November 2026; the table links to the page.