Related Airlines
United Airlines Surfboard Fees
| United Airlines Surfboards Policy 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Airline Name | United Airlines |
| Sport | Surfboards |
| Accepts Surfboards? | Yes |
| Counts Toward Baggage Allowance? | No |
| Cost | $100 - $200 or more |
| View Regular United Airlines Baggage Policies 2024 | |
| View Surfboards Policies for Other Airlines | |
United accepts surfboards, wakeboards and paddleboards checked as special items as long as they are packed in appropriate board bags and do not weigh more than 99.9 pounds (45.3 kg).
United has removed their $150 flat service charge for a surfboard, but will charge all oversize/overweight/excess baggage fees for a board bag. This could quickly add up to more than their previous fee, as an oversize bag fee could easily be $200+, depending on destination, with an additional $100-$200+ overweight fee if exceeding 23 kg / 50 lbs. If flying with a surfboard, we recommend looking to book a flight with a different airline such as Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta, the exception being on flights to/from California. [AMZ asins='B00HTA1Z6C,B00GGPK0V2,B00NIYJF6U,B0053TGSK4']
Surfboards fly FREE to/from California
To celebrate surfing as the state sport of California, oversize baggage charges for surfboards, wakeboards and paddleboards will be waived for all customers traveling to and from California. Travelers with a connection through California are not eligible. First, second, excess and overweight bag fees ($100-$200 or more if exceeding 23 kg / 50 lbs, depending on destination) may apply.
The skeg/fin must be removed or well-padded. The entire board must be encased in a suitable container to avoid scratching. United is not liable for damages. Excess valuation cannot be purchased for a surfboard, wakeboard or paddleboard.
Boards and board bags weighing more than 99.9 pounds (45.3 kg) combined will not be accepted.
Note: On United flights, surfboards, wakeboards, paddleboards and board bags longer than 115 inches (292 cm) will not be accepted. On United Express® flights, surfboards, wakeboards, paddleboards and board bags are subject to the aircraft’s load capacities, and items longer than 80 inches (203 cm) will not be accepted. Surfboards, wakeboards and paddleboards will not be accepted during an excess baggage embargo, with the exception that surfboards will be accepted on flights to Costa Rica.
Comments / Discussion / Questions
Let us know your personal experience or ask any questions here in the comments section below. You will need to login using your Emote or Google account. Be sure to upvote any helpful comments for other travellers preparing for their trip :-)
[AMZ asins='B00HTA1Z6C,B00GGPK0V2,B00NIYJF6U,B0053TGSK4']