Yes, you can! Bringing a skateboard on a plane is easier than you might think, but the rules can vary by airline. Here’s everything you need to know.
Adding a skateboard to your booking is currently unavailable at Alternative Airlines. However, we are working extremely hard for you to be able to add a skateboard to your booking.
Listed below are some of the most popular airlines in the USA and their policies for bringing non-electric skateboards onboard
✔️ means generally permitted (subject to cabin/size rules)
❌ means generally not permitted as that type of baggage
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked | Notes / Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed< | Wheels must be removed or face-up |
| United Airlines | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed | May be subject to size/weight limits and extra fees if beyond normal baggage rules. |
| Delta | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed | Max linear dimensions: 292cm; Standard baggage allowance and fees apply; Oversize fee if over 50lbs. |
| American Airlines | ❌ Not Allowed | ✅ Allowed | Skateboards must be checked; standard checked baggage fees apply up to 50lbs, overweight fees apply; Oversize fees waived |
| Spirit Airlines | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed | Must be within carry-on or personal item dimensions; stow with wheels up under seat; counts towards bag allowance, waiver required. |
| Air Canada | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed | Max size 158cm in total linear dimensions & 23 kg in weight. Oversize/overweight fees may apply; rigid case recommended. |
| JetBlue | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed | Carry-on allowed but not practical due to size limits of 22 inches or 55cm; checked accepted. |
| WestJet | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed | Max size 114cm (53x38x23cm); standard baggage fees apply, including oversized, overweight and extra piece fees. |
| Alaska Airlines | ❌ Not Allowed | ✅ Allowed | Only as checked baggage; standard fees apply. |
Electric skateboards are usually restricted or prohibited due to high power lithium-ion batteries, which are restricted by airlines and avaiation authorities as a afety risk:
💡 Always check your airline’s specific battery and skateboard policies before flying.
Using the search form, at the top of the page, enter the departure and arrival destinations as well as the dates you wish to travel, the number of passengers, and the cabin class you want to fly in. Then hit the 'Search Flights' button.
You'll then be shown all the available flights according to the information you entered in the search box. If you wish to fly with a specific airline you can use the 'Airlines' drop-down tab to filter down your search.
Once you've found the perfect flight for you 'Confirm Selection' and proceed to the next page.
Then enter your passenger and contact details on this page.
To add a skateboard to your booking, scroll down to the 'Special Baggage' section and select 'View Special Baggage' options. Add all the extras that you need.
In order to add a skateboard to your booking press the '+' button next to the skateboard baggage option.
Once you've added a skateboard to your booking, head over to the payment section and secure your booking the way you want. At Alternative Airlines we take pride in offering 40+ different payment options including Buy Now Pay Later options, cryptocurrencies and virtual wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Once your booking has been confirmed, you'll receive your e-ticket via email - please note that in some cases it may take up to 24 hours for you to receive your e-ticket.
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Many airlines allow you to bring your skateboard on board as carry-on baggage as long as it doesn't exceed the dimensions and weight of the carry-on baggage allowance. Skateboards are also allowed to be transported as checked baggage, seeing it doesn't exceed the baggage policy. Please note that each airline will have different rules for flying with a skateboard.
If you wish to book a flight and add a skateboard then follow our handy guide from above. Please bear in mind that Alternative Airlines doesn't allow you to add skateboard equipment to your booking at this moment in time.
That depends on the airport. Some require skateboards to be dismantled, packed and not carried openly due to safety policies. Contact the airport ahead of time for their exact rules.
To prepare yourself for the day you travel with your skateboard equipment, you'll want to
