Are there any flight price search engines with baggage allowance included?
I am looking for a flight search engine that includes a luggage calculator in the price. I recently booked a trip and had the choice between two carriers at the time, and not feeling very stupid I chose the cheaper one.
The crux is that after I had paid I found out that the more expensive airline had vastly different rules for baggage. In fact it allowed twice the amount of baggage without extra charge.
After having found the price for extra luggage very extreme I had already decided I will send the extra baggage as separate freight, because the speed is not important. But of course had I known this from the start I could have saved myself a lot of work and money.
I am aware that this information can be found on respective carrier website, but even within a single company it can differ from route to route. Would be handy if I didn't have to try and calculate it all myself.
So my question is simply, is there any flight search engine/price comparison site where I can also enter my total baggage needs to have it included in the price comparison between carriers?
Best Answer
This question is five years old, so the "state of the art" may have advanced significantly for lots of engines, but I've noticed that at least Kayak allows you to specify how much baggage you have. Unfortunately, it doesn't mention in-flight meals, which is another way they can slug you.
Note: As of 2019 this feature works on Kayak.com, but not on some of their other international sites.
Pictures about "Are there any flight price search engines with baggage allowance included?"
Are baggage fees included in ticket price?
Baggage fees are per bag and per direction. So one way = one charge. Round trip = two charges. If your flight has a connection, bags will generally transfer from flight to flight and no additional fees will apply.Are there any airlines that include baggage?
If you're someone who doesn't typically pack light, you may be searching for airlines with free bags, regardless if you want to check or carry on your luggage. In that case, there's only one domestic airline with free checked bags across all cabins and regardless of your elite status level: Southwest Airlines.How do I know if my plane ticket includes baggage?
You can check the baggage allowance from your ticket. If your ticket bears the code "1 PC", your baggage allowance is 1 piece. If the baggage allowance is "0 PC", your ticket type is Light and you may bring only carry-on baggage free of charge.What is the price of a checked bag when booking with Vuela basic?
Volaris Vuela Basic fare does not allow any cabin baggage on-board, you may only bring a single "personal item" of dimensions 14 x 18 x 8 inches. You can purchase an standard-sized carry-on bag allowance (up to 10 kg / 22 lbs) for $57-$63 (at booking, up to $90 at the airport).HOW TO FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS - My Best Tips After Booking 500+ Flights
More answers regarding are there any flight price search engines with baggage allowance included?
Answer 2
Kiwi.com (formerly skypicker.com) allow filtering searches by bags:
Click here above the destination:
Then you'll see:
Answer 3
Maybe not exactly what you asked for, but makes searching a little easier: on Fareboom when you go into details of a specific result, you can click and have it show something like: Free Baggage: 20 kg
Doesn't allow to enter your luggage mass in the search form, but at least you don't have to visit each carrier website to find out.
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Maria Tyutina, SevenStorm JUHASZIMRUS, Jimmy Chan, Inge Wallumrød