How much does it cost to bring a bike box on a plane?

How much does it cost to bring a bike box on a plane?

Best Airlines for Flying With a Bike

Airline Bike Fee 1st Checked Bag Fee
Delta No Fee. $30
Frontier $75 N/A
Hawaiian Airlines $35 – $150 $0–$35
jetBlue $100 if large/heavy $35

Can I bring a bike box on a plane?

Requirements: Bike must be properly packed in a hard-sided bicycle box that fall within the dimensions and weight limits established for normal checked baggage. Pedals and handlebars must be removed and packaged in protective materials so as not to be damaged by or cause damage to other baggage.

Do airlines charge for bikes?

Yes! All major airlines and most smaller airlines allow passengers to check sports equipment as luggage, including bikes. Some airlines charge an additional bike bag fee while others tack on overweight or oversized fees.

Can I travel with a bike?

Airlines permit you to check your bike and place it in the plane’s cargo hold during the journey, although some require you to place the bike inside a bag or other casing. If your bike doesn’t fall within the airline’s checked bag weight requirements, the airline assesses additional fees for the extra weight.

How much does it cost to ship a bicycle?

The price of shipping a bike varies depends on the level of service you seek, and the service and shipping providers you choose. Expect anywhere from about $50 (short distance, slower shipping, and do your own packing) to upwards of $250 (longer distance, faster shipping, professionally packed).

Can you travel with bicycle?

Flying with a bicycle can be done in two ways, at least when it comes to packing: using a cardboard bicycle box or a custom bike case. Regardless of the method you choose, you’ll be required to remove the pedals and handlebars and fix the handlebars sideways to the frame.

Do Airports sell bike boxes?

You can purchase cardboard bike boxes at some airports / train stations. You will need to research in advance whether or not the airport you are flying in or out of has bike boxes available for purchase.

Can you buy a bike box at the airport?

Call or email the airport ahead of time and ask. Even ask if there is any boxes that other cyclists have left behind and reserve a box if you can. It works out best if you can bike to the airport and pack once there.

Can you check boxes on a plane?

Yes, you can! Typically, college students and people that are moving or relocating tend to check extra boxes with an airline.

Is there an excess baggage charge on bikes for flights?

Like it or not, there’s an excess baggage charge on bikes for domestic flights, hopefully none for international flights if you have only 2 pieces of checked baggage. The fee has steadily risen from $12 since I began flying with a bike many years ago, to $60-$100 now.

Which airlines allow bike boxes on planes?

In the United States many airlines are becoming increasingly bike-friendly. As of 2021 Alaska Air, Delta, and American Airlines all allow bike boxes for the price of a regular checked bag (usually around $30). United still hasn’t joined the club; beware their $200 fee!

How much does it cost to fly a bike on United?

Flying a bike with United Airlines Bottom line: Expect to pay a $150-$200 airline bike fee to fly your bike with United Airlines. If your bike is small enough, the airline will count your bike as part of your first checked baggage for $0 to $25.

How much does it cost to check a bike on a plane?

The fee has steadily risen from $12 since I began flying with a bike many years ago, to $60-$100 now. To me the high fee says that the airlines would really prefer not to take checked bikes, and this attitude often comes across through ticket agents and baggage carriers.