JetBlue baggage allowance, by fare
Updated September 2026
JetBlue's checked bag fee depends on fare class — except on one specific set of routes, where even the cheapest fare gets a free bag that it wouldn't get flying domestically.
Carry-on and personal item
Every fare, Blue Basic included, gets one carry-on (22 x 14 x 9 in) and one personal item (17 x 13 x 8 in, under the seat) free. Check your specific bag against this and 52 other airlines with our carry-on checker.
Checked bags by fare
| Fare | 1st bag | 2nd bag | Weight limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Basic | $35 paid | $45 paid | 50 lb (23 kg) |
| Blue | $35 paid | $45 paid | 50 lb (23 kg) |
| Blue Plus | Free | $45 paid | 50 lb (23 kg) |
| Mint | Free | Free | 70 lb (32 kg) |
Prepaying online at least 24 hours before departure gets the off-peak rate; peak dates add $5-10. Overweight (51+ lb) or oversized (63+ linear inches) bags cost $150 each — and $300 if a bag is both overweight and oversized at once.
The transatlantic exception
On routes to London, Paris, Dublin and similar transatlantic destinations, the first checked bag is free on Blue, Blue Plus and Blue Extra — a meaningfully better deal than the same fares get on domestic US routes. If you're comparing JetBlue against other transatlantic options, factor this in before assuming you'll pay a domestic-style bag fee.
TrueBlue Mosaic elite perks
Mosaic members get the first and second checked bags free, at a 70 lb weight allowance each — and the perk extends to companions traveling on the same booking, not just the Mosaic member alone.
Bottom line
Check whether your specific route is transatlantic before assuming Blue Basic means paying for a first bag — it might already be included. See our checked luggage guide for what to look for once you know your weight budget.
Sources
- The Travel Tinker — JetBlue Baggage Allowance 2026
- Official baggage policy — check current rules directly onjetblue.combefore flying, since fares and allowances change. Last verified: 9 September 2026.
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