The flights of Sunwing Airlines are now being operated by WestJet, another Canadian airline. Your baggage will be handled by WestJet if you booked your flight after November 2025. Charges are decided by the number of pieces you want to add. The first piece may be free of cost for Sunwing packages which are not e-packages or flight-only bookings. Our HolidayGlobes executives on +1-888-595-2181 can provide you details on your ticket’s eligibility for 1st free checked bag. The process to add Sunwing Airlines baggage will depend on how you choose to add it. Below are given the various options on Sunwing.
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Online - Purchase up to 2 bags through Manage Booking link up to 24 hours before departure.
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By Phone - Call the sales center to add 2 bags up to 24 hours before departure.
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Web check-in - Purchase up to 4 bags during web check-in within 24 hours of departure.
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At Airport - After check-in, bags may be purchased at the airport’s check-in desk.
Oversized bags will require you to pay additional charges. Excess baggage may be purchased at airport. Our blog will give you details of how to add baggage on Sunwing.
How Do I Add Baggage to my Sunwing Airlines Flight?
If you have booked a Sunwing Vacations flight, the first checked bag may be included. Did you purchase an e-vacation or flight-only booking? You may add the first and subsequent bags online by paying the charges on Manage Booking section or by calling the sales center. Awareness about the below things when you add checked Sunwing Airlines baggage online will help.
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Sunwing Vacations flights are now being operated by WestJet - The baggage policy of WestJet will apply.
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Only up to 2 bags may be added online - 2 standard bags weighing below 22.7 and measuring 157cm may be added by phone or Manage Booking link.
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Use your account profile - The account profile you’ve created may help you add baggage to your Sunwing flight.
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Oversized or overweight bags can't be added online - To add oversized or overweight bags you will have to take help of a check-in agent.
Taxes will be added to the baggage price. Taxes will vary depending on the destination. You may call Sunwing or HolidayGlobes on +1-866-722-8066 or +1-888-595-2181 for details or assistance.
How much does an Extra Baggage Cost on Sunwing Airlines?
The price add Sunwing Airlines baggage will vary depending on how much you’re adding, mode of addition and when you add. Pre-purchase of baggage online is cheapest way to add extra baggage. Only standard bags weighing up to 22.7 and measuring 157cm may be purchased online. Oversized and overweight bags will incur at least $ 160 plus taxes at airport. The baggage price break-up is shown in the tabular presentation below.
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Bag option |
Add up to 24 hours before departure |
Add within 24 hours of departure |
Add at the airport after check-in |
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1st checked bag |
No charges on Sunwing Vacations flight / $40 plus taxes on other flights |
No charges on Sunwing Vacations flight / $50 plus taxes on other flights |
No charges on Sunwing Vacations flight / $60 on other flights. |
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2nd checked bag |
$55 plus taxes |
$65 plus taxes |
$75 plus taxes |
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3rd checked bag |
Not Applicable |
$150 plus taxes |
$160 plus taxes |
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4th checked bag |
Not Applicable |
$150 plus taxes |
$160 plus taxes |
How can I pay for Sunwing Airlines Baggage?
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You can pay Sunwing Airlines add baggage price by below ways.
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Use your credit card - Prepayment of baggage is allowed with an acceptable credit card.
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Use WestJet rewards points - If you have been frequent flyer on WestJet, this airline lets you use WestJet rewards points.
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With future travel voucher issued to you by Sunwing - For a checked bag paid prior to November 24, 2025 you will get a $100 future travel voucher. The voucher will be valid on WestJet. Voucher is issued for each round-trip bag purchased. The voucher will be sent to you on your email.
How can I prepay for baggage on Sunwing Airlines International Flight?
Prepayment of baggage on international flights of Sunwing Airlines is allowed through the pre-purchase link on Sunwing website. The sales center may also help you pre-pay for your bags. Just avail this option up to 24 hours before departure. When you are prepaying to add checked Sunwing Airlines baggage online, here are a few things you must keep in mind.
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Up to 2 standard bags may be prepaid - Bags weighing below 22.7kg and measuring 157cm will qualify.
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Non-standard bags can be purchased only at airport - Oversized or overweight bags will incur a charge of at least $160.
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Assured savings on baggage price - Save $20 on first bag and second bag.
Prepurchase of bags on Sunwing may require you to create an account profile. Any passenger with or without a confirmed booking may create an account profile. You will need to enter the passport details to create profile. You may contact Sunwing or HolidayGlobes on +1-866-722-8066 or +1-888-595-2181 for assistance or details.