How Strict Is Sunwing With Carry on Size? 2025

Sunwing Airlines is a great choice for snagging a flight abroad without breaking the bank.

But like all budget airlines, there are a few trade offs especially when it comes to baggage.

Here’s everything you need to know about Sunwing’s baggage allowance, including carry-on, checked, and excess baggage fees.

How strict is Sunwing with carry on
How strict is Sunwing with carry on

Sunwing Carry-on Baggage 

How Strict Is Sunwing With Carry-On?

All Sunwing passengers are allowed to bring one carry-on item plus one personal item into the cabin. Here are the limits:

  • Weight: Up to 5 kilograms (11 lbs)
  • Size: Must not exceed 23 cm x 40 cm x 51 cm (9″ x 16″ x 20″)

Acceptable Personal Items:

  • Purse
  • Messenger bag
  • Laptop bag (with laptop and accessories)
  • Camera bag (with camera equipment only)

Note: Carry-on bags that exceed the allowed weight or size will need to be checked, and excess baggage fees will apply. Carry-on items can include overnight bags or backpacks.

Sunwing Checked Baggage Allowance

Checked baggage weight, size and charges

Flights within Canada and to/from the United States (excluding cruise packages)

Baggage TypeWeight LimitSize LimitRegular FeeElite Plus FeePre-purchased Fee
1st Checked BagUp to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Up to 30 kg (65 lbs) for Elite Plus
158 cm (L + W + H)$26.25$26.25$21.00
2nd Checked BagUp to 23 kg (50 lbs)158 cm$36.75$36.75$31.50
Overweight/Oversized (23–32 kg, 159–292 cm)Not accepted if exceeding limits$78.75$78.75N/A
3rd or More BagsUp to 23 kg158 cm$210.00$210.00N/A

Flights as part of a Sunwing Vacations package (excluding United States)

Baggage TypeWeight LimitSize LimitRegular FeeElite Plus FeePre-purchased Fee
1st Checked BagUp to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Up to 30 kg for Elite Plus
158 cmFREEFREEN/A
2nd Checked BagUp to 23 kg158 cm$36.75$36.75$31.50
Overweight / OversizedNot accepted if exceeding limits$78.75$78.75N/A
3rd or More BagsUp to 23 kg158 cm$210.00$210.00N/A

Flights as part of a Sunwing Vacations cruise package

sunwing Checked Baggage InfoMaximum Weight per bagMaximum Dimensions per bagRegular Fee/ each directionElite Plus Fee/ each directionPre-purchased Baggage Allowance/ each direction
1st checked bagUp to 23 kilograms (50 lbs)
Up to 30 kilograms (65 lbs) for Elite Plus
158 linear cm or 62″ (L + H + W)FREEFREEN/A
2nd checked bagUp to 23 kilograms (50 lbs)158 linear cm or 62″ (L + H + W)$36.75
$35 + $1.75 GST
$36.75
$35 + $1.75 GST
$31.50
$30 + $1.50 GST
*Overweight and/or oversized bags23 kg – 32 kg (51 lbs to 70 lbs)159 to 292 linear cm (63 to 115 linear inches)
If your bag exceeds the maximum allowable weight and/or dimensions it will not be accepted.
$78.75/ per bag
$75 + $3.75 GST
$78.75/ per bag
$75 + $3.75 GST
N/A
3rd or more checked bagUp to 23 kilograms (50 lbs)158 linear cm or 62″ (L + H + W)$210/ per bag
$200 + $10 GST
$210/ per bag
$200 + $10 GST
N/A

Flights To/From Mexico, Caribbean & Central America

Baggage TypeWeight LimitSize LimitRegular FeeElite Plus FeePre-purchased Fee
1st Checked BagUp to 23 kg
Up to 30 kg for Elite Plus
158 cm$26.25$26.25$21.00
2nd Checked BagUp to 23 kg158 cm$36.75$36.75$31.50
Overweight/OversizedNot accepted if exceeding limits$78.75$78.75N/A
3rd or More BagsUp to 23 kg158 cm$210.00$210.00N/A

Sunwing Excess Baggage

For all flights, excess baggage (between 23 kg and 32 kg, or 159–292 cm) is charged $78.75 per bag ($75 + $3.75 GST).

Bags exceeding these limits will not be accepted.

Sunwing Restricted Items

For safety reasons, the following are not allowed on any Sunwing flight:

  • Weapons: Firearms, toy / replica guns, starter pistols, slingshots, bows, harpoons
  • Stun Devices: Tasers, batons, animal stunners
  • Chemicals / Sprays: Mace, pepper spray, tear gas, acid sprays
  • Blunt Objects: Baseball bats, clubs, martial arts equipment
  • Explosives: Ammunition, flares, fireworks, blasting caps
  • Compressed Gases: CO₂ cartridges
  • Powders / Granules (350ml+): Baby powder, bath salts, cooking powder, sand

Tip: For more details on what you can take in checked baggage, in this post.

Final Thoughts

Traveling with Sunwing can be a great way to save on airfare, but it’s important to be well-prepared especially when it comes to baggage.

Their policies may be stricter than other airlines, but with a little planning, you can avoid any last-minute surprises or extra fees.

Take a few minutes to double check your bag’s size and weight before heading to the airport, and consider pre purchasing your baggage allowance to save money.

A smooth check-in experience starts with knowing the rules and now you do.

I hope this helps 

Happy travels

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Disclosure:All information is pulled from The airline websites as a resource. Airline websites are the authority and can change at any time. For the latest information please visit the Airline website : www.sunwing.ca