Allegiant Air vs Sun Country Airlines: fleets and facts compared
Allegiant Air (United States) and Sun Country Airlines (United States) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both are among the larger low-cost airlines in North America in our directory.
- 124Allegiant Air fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 47Sun Country fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- United States · Hubs LAS · AZA · SFB +3 · founded 1998Active
- United States · Hub MSP · founded 1983Active
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Data last updated: Allegiant Air · Sun Country Airlines
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Allegiant Air fleet3 types
Sun Country Airlines fleet3 types
The type counts add up to 69 of the 47-aircraft total, as the source reports them.
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Allegiant Air
Allegiant's Optional Services & Fees page sets out the following limits. Sizes and weights only; carry-on and checked bags are charged for, and charges vary by route.
- Personal item: one, free of charge, up to 8 x 14 x 18 in (20 x 35 x 45 cm).
- Carry-on bag (paid): one, up to 10 x 16 x 22 in (25 x 40 x 55 cm). No weight limit is stated.
- Checked bags (paid): up to four per passenger, each up to 80 in (203 cm) in combined length, width and height and 50 lb (22 kg). Bags of 51 to 100 lb (23.1 to 45.4 kg) are treated as overweight.
- Measurements include wheels, handles, pockets and decorations.
- Car seats, strollers, mobility aids and assistive devices are not charged as baggage; a car seat or stroller may need to be checked at the gate.
Source: Allegiant Air, "Optional Services & Fees" (baggage section), read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country's Bags and Optional Services page gives the following limits. Sizes and weights only; bag options other than the under-seat item are charged for.
- Under-seat item (included with every reservation): up to 17 x 13 x 9 in, such as a purse or backpack, which must fit under the seat in front.
- Overhead bag (paid option): up to 24 x 16 x 11 in and 35 lb, and must fit the sizer box. Only travellers who have bought this option may use the overhead bins.
- Checked bag (paid option): up to 62 linear inches (length + width + depth) and 50 lb. Heavier and larger bags cost extra.
- Maximum accepted: 80 linear inches or 100 lb. Bags of 70 lb or more are not accepted on flights to or from Canada, Jamaica and Puerto Rico.
- Four or more checked bags must be arranged by phone or at airport check-in.
- Mobility devices and needed medical equipment do not count as extra overhead bags.
Source: Sun Country Airlines, "Bags and Optional Services", read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, Allegiant Air or Sun Country Airlines?
Allegiant Air has the larger published fleet. Allegiant Air 124 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026); Sun Country Airlines 47 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026).
Is Allegiant Air cheaper than Sun Country Airlines?
Fares change by route, date and demand, so neither airline is always cheaper. This page compares fleets and published facts, not fares. To check prices for a trip, search both airlines for the same dates.
Which airline is older?
Sun Country Airlines was founded in 1983, Allegiant Air in 1998.
Do Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Allegiant Air lists LAS, AZA, SFB, PIE, PGD and BNA; Sun Country Airlines lists MSP.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.