Many airlines offer discounts for children, which is usually considered ages 2-11. Some of the discounts vary and are not available for every route.
What age do airlines charge for kids?
2 years oldYOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET FOR YOUR CHILD IF YOU:Have a child that is 2 years old or older. Have a child that turns 2 during the trip. Prefer the child sit in a seat with an FAA-approved child safety seat. Already have a child that will be sitting in your lap, regardless of age.
Does Southwest charge full price for kids?
Do you offer discounted fares for children? While we do not offer child fares, a little one under two years old may be carried free of charge (taxes apply outside U.S.) when traveling with an adult (12 years of age or older) as a lap baby.
Can I add a child ticket to my flight?
A child (2-11 years) or teen (12-15 years) cannot be added to an accompanying adult's booking online. Instead, you'll need to purchase an additional full-fare adult ticket and once you have made the booking, contact us via the chat function on our website so we can link the two bookings and change their passenger type.
Are children cheaper to fly than adults?
How do I book a flight for my child only?
Review the process to help your unaccompanied minor prepare for their flight. To determine eligibility and book a reservation for an unaccompanied minor, you must contact Reservations at 800-325-8847 to ensure that the travel is permitted and correctly documented.
How much does it cost for a minor to travel alone?
How does the unaccompanied minor policy work?
| Number of kids traveling | One-way fee | Roundtrip fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | $150 | $300 |
| 3-4 | $300 | $600 |
| 5-6 | $450 | $900 |
What is the child policy for Southwest?
Lap child policy. Who qualifies as a Lap Child? One child over 14 days and under two (2) years of age, not occupying a seat, may be carried as a Lap Child when traveling with an adult (12 years of age or older). Each adult may travel with one Lap Child.
Which airline has the cheapest Unaccompanied Minor fee?
Alaska Airlines: Kids between 5-12 traveling alone or with travelers under 18 are required to use Alaska's Junior Jetsetter program, but kids from 13-17 can opt in if they wish. It costs $50 per child per direction of travel for direct flights and $75 for connecting flights (when they're allowed).