Baggage Fees

Here’s a table i put together with all the airlines that fly out of Sea Tac International Airport and how much they charge for surfboards. Information is current as of the Date specified in the “Info Date” column.

AirlineFeeSourceInfo DateNotes
Alaska$50 (63-80 in.), $75 (81-115 in.) 2 boards to a bag.LINK02.25.09
American Airlines$100 (up to 115 in.)LINK02.25.09
Continental$100 (up to 115 in.) 2 boards to a bagLINK02.25.09Boards over 115 in will not be accepted.
Deltacall # 800-221-121202.25.09
Northwest$175 (up to 109 in.)LINK02.25.09Excess valuation insurance may not be purchased for transport of surfing equipment.
Southwest$50 per boardLINK02.25.09
United$175 (up to 109 in.) 2 boards to a bagLINK02.25.09Weird date restrictions.
US Airways$100 per boardLINK02.25.09
Hawaiian$100 2 boards to a bagLINK02.25.09
Aeromexico$60 per boardLINK02.25.09
Air FrancePrice depends on destinationLINK02.25.09
British AirlinesNo surfboardsLINK02.25.09
China Airlines?LINK02.25.09Website is a mess.
Korean AirCharged 50% of Excess baggage fee which is $50. Max length 109 in.LINK02.25.09Website is a mess.

To be sure of a fee, double check the website or call customer service.

If you notice an error in the information above, let us know.