Copa Airlines Baggage Policy

Under this guide of Copa Airlines baggage policy, we will understand how much free baggage allowance the airline offers, how much fee passengers have to pay for excess baggage, special baggage considerations, and more. 

Copa Airlines Checked Baggage Policy

Copa Airlines baggage allowance apply as per the purchased rate, weight, measurement and the other additional charges that may apply.

As per Copa Airlines baggage policy, the below mentioned information is applicable for North America, Central America, the Caribbean and certain South American countries

• Weight for domestic travel – 23 kg (50 lbs) for all class of service
• Weight for international travel (All Economy Class fares) – 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Weight for international travel (All Business Class fares) – 32 kg (70 lbs)
• Size restriction for domestic and international travel – 62 linear inches (158 cm) total (height + length + width).

Copa Airlines  Checked Baggage Allowance for Prefer Member Silver, Presidential, Platinum, Gold & Star Gold

The Copa Airlines baggage allowance for the eligible members is applicable for North America, Central America, the Caribbean and certain South American countries – 

• Weight for domestic travel (Economy Basic) – 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Weight for domestic travel (Economy Classic and Economy Full fare) – 32 kg (70 lbs)
• Weight for domestic travel (all Business Class fare) – 32 kg (70 lbs)
• Weight for international travel (Economy Basic) – 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Weight for international travel (Economy Classic and Economy Full fare) – 32 kg (70 lbs)
• Weight for international travel (all Business Class fare) – 32 kg (70 lbs)

Check Baggage Allowance For Domestic and International Travel

Baggage allowance for domestic travel – Below is the overview of the baggage allowance for all fares for domestic travel – 

Copa Airlines baggage allowance for international travel – Below is the overview of the baggage allowance for all eligible members who have purchased the following fares – 

Copa Airlines Carry On Baggage Policy

Passengers who can carry bags inside the cabin are considered as cabin baggage. As per Copa Airlines baggage policy –

• Carry On Baggage Size – Must not exceed 22 x 14 x 10 inches (56 x 36 x 26 cm). This includes handles and wheels.
• Personal item size – 17 x 10 x 9 inches (43 x 25 x 22 cm)
• Weight of the personal item – Information not available on the airline’s website.
• Examples of personal items – A handbag / personal purse, a coat, small purse, food for consumption, a laptop bag, duty free items that do not exceed the given dimension, and other related items.
• Copa Airlines baggage carry on weight – Should not be more than 22 pounds (10 kg)
• Lap Infant Carry-on Policy – 1 item is allowed for free of charge. These item include car seat, diaper bag and collapsible stroller

Know About Copa Airlines Baggage Fees

The Copa Airlines baggage fee is applicable if passengers want to check an additional baggage on top of the free baggage allowance. 

The baggage fee is also applicable if the size of the checked baggage measures between 63 inches (159 cm) and 107 inches (272 cm), as they are considered as excess baggage. 

Copa Airlines Overweight Baggage Fees

• Extra baggage fee (Between 24 kg and 32 kg (51 lbs – 70 lbs) – 100 USD. Applicable for domestic and international travel.
• Extra baggage fee (Between 33 kg and 45 kg (71 lbs – 100 lbs) – 200 USD. Applicable for domestic and international travel.

Oversized Baggage Fees

Extra baggage fee (height + length + width = 63 inches or 159 cm – 115 inches or 294 cm – 150 USD. Applicable for domestic and international travel

Baggage Fees For Domestic Travel

• 1st checked bag (Economy Basic fare) – 30 USD
• 2nd checked bag (Economy Basic fare) – 50 USD
• Additional bags (Economy Basic fare) – 50 USD for each bag. Up to 5 additional pieces are allowed. 
• 1st checked bag (Economy Classic fare) – Free
• 2nd checked bag (Economy Classic fare) – 50 USD 
• Additional bags (Economy Classic fare) – 50 USD for each bag. Up to 5 additional pieces are allowed. 
• 1st checked bag (Economy Full fare) – Free
• 2nd checked bag (Economy Full fare) – Free 
• Additional bags (Economy Full fare) – 50 USD for each bag. Up to 5 additional pieces are allowed. 
• 1st checked bag (Business Promo fare) – Free
• 2nd checked bag (Business Promo fare) – Free 
• Additional bags (Business Promo fare) – 50 USD for each bag. Up to 5 additional pieces are allowed.
• 1st checked bag (Business Full fare) – Free
• 2nd checked bag (Business Full fare) – Free 
• Additional bags (Business Full fare) – 50 USD for each bag. Up to 5 additional pieces are allowed.

Baggage Fees For International Travel

• 1st checked bag (Economy Basic fare) – 40 USD
• 2nd checked bag (Economy Basic fare) – 55 USD
• Additional bags (Economy Basic fare) – 180 USD for each bag. Up to 5 additional pieces are allowed. 
• 1st checked bag (Economy Classic fare) – Free
• 2nd checked bag (Economy Classic fare) – 55 USD 
• Additional bags (Economy Classic fare) – 180 USD for each bag. Up to 5 additional pieces are allowed. 
• 1st checked bag (Economy Full fare) – Free
• 2nd checked bag (Economy Full fare) – Free 
• Additional bags (Economy Full fare) – 180 USD for each bag. Up to 5 additional pieces are allowed. 
• 1st checked bag (Business Promo fare) – Free
• 2nd checked bag (Business Promo fare) – Free 
• Additional bags (Business Promo fare) – 180 USD for each bag. Up to 5 additional pieces are allowed.
• 1st checked bag (Business Full fare) – Free
• 2nd checked bag (Business Full fare) – Free 
• Additional bags (Business Full fare) – 180 USD for each bag. Up to 5 additional pieces are allowed.

Copa Airlines  Military Baggage Policy

The related information is not available on the airline’s website. 

Copa Airlines  Sports Equipment Policy

As per Copa Airlines baggage policy, the airline consider sports items into the following categories – 

• Small sports equipment 
• Large sports equipment

Small sports equipment

These sports items are permitted under the free baggage allowance. If the sports equipment exceeds the baggage allowance, passengers need to pay the excess baggage fee. Below is the list of items that are considered as small sports equipment –

• Archery equipment
• Bowling equipment
• Camping equipment
• Fishing equipment
• Golf equipment
• Paintball equipment
• Parachuting equipment
• Tennis equipment

Large sports equipment

Passengers carrying the following items have to pay Copa Airlines baggage fee of 50 USD for domestic travel and 150 USD for international travel. 

• Size of the sports item – Must not exceed –  294 linear centimeters/115 linear inches 
• Maximum weight of the sports item – Must be within 100lb/45kg

Below is the list of the large sports equipments that are considered under Copa Airlines baggage allowance – 

• Bicycles
• Diving equipment
• Inflatable Kayaks
• Kitesurfing equipment
• Paddle boarding equipment
• Pole Vaulting equipment
• Ski equipment
• Surfboarding/Bodyboarding equipment
• Windsurfing equipment
• Recreational firearms

Copa Airlines Musical Instrument Policy

As per Copa Airlines baggage policy, the musical instruments can be taken as carry-on bag as well as checked baggage.

• Size of the musical instrument taken as carry-on personal item – Must be within 36 combined linear inches (90 cm) (high + long + wide)
• Instruments that can be carried as personal items for free – Ukulele, Traverse Flute, and Clarinet. 
• Instruments that can be carried as carry-on – Guitar, Violin, Viola, Bass Guitar, Saxophone, and Trumpet. 
• Size of the musical instrument taken as checked baggage – Must not exceed 62 combined linear inches (158 cm) (high + long + wide) 
• Weight of the musical instrument taken as checked baggage – Maximum weight up to 23kg.
• Oversized musical instrument – Must not exceed 115 combined linear inches (294 cm) (high + long + wide).
• Overweight musical instrument – Maximum weight up to 45 kg.
• Fee for oversized and overweight musical instruments – 150 USD.

How to purchase luggage with Copa Airlines? 

Passengers can purchase the Copa Airlines baggage allowance for additional piece, oversize or overweight baggage – 

• At the time of booking flight online
• Through online check-in
• By calling at 1 786 840 COPA (2672)

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs