Cost to ship your bike on an airline
Below I have listed the airline baggage policy that would pertain to bikes. These policy's are right from the airlines web site. As you can see I have listed airlines, what would be considered oversized bags. Plus the over limit policy's and one way fee's. The linear inches are computed by adding (length+height+width) if you add them up that would be the total linear inches. Something else to remember, each bike box is inspected by TSA. If they do not repack the bike correctly and leave loose parts then you will get scratches or damage on your bike. Good luck on the damage claim.
| Airline |
Oversized bag |
Over Limit |
one way Fee's |
| Jet Blue |
63-80
inches |
Over 80 inches
will not accept
|
$75.00 |
| Spirit |
62-160
Inches |
81 inches single
dimension or 161
total linear inches
|
$75.00 |
| Continental |
62-115 |
Over 115 Inches
will not accept |
$100.00 |
| Northwest |
63-80
Inches |
Over 80 Inches
will not accept |
$100.00 |
| American Airlines |
62-115
Inches |
Over 115 Inches
will not accept |
$150.00 |
| United |
62-115
Inches |
Over 115
will not accept |
$175.00 |
The following are some low estimates if flying with your bike.
Airlines oversized bag fees one way $75.00 X 2 $150.00
Bike box rental if you don't have one. $50.00
Bike assembly if you can't assemble it yourself. $50.00
Cost for larger vehicle per day $50.00 x 3 days $150.00
TOTAL $400.00
To calculate your distance, use Google Maps, MapQuest, or your favorite GPS system.
Cost to ship with TriSport Express
TriSport Express offers pick-up service at any location convenient TO YOU, the customer!! TriSport Express prices are based on the distance from the pick-up location to the selected event (See pricing chart below). For example, if you live in Tampa, FL and the event is in Atlanta, GA the distance is 475 miles. This puts you in the 599 miles or less group. Your total cost would be $199.00. This price includes one roundtrip bike and gear transport.
To calculate your distance, use Google Maps, MapQuest, or your favorite GPS system.
Price Chart (Miles from home to the event)
| 599 miles or less |
$199.00 |
| 600 miles to 999 miles |
$249.00 |
| 1000 miles to 1599 miles |
$279.00 |
| 1600 miles or more |
$319.00 |
Reasons Why You Should Use TriSport Express
SAVE TIME: TriSport Express saves you time. Consider all of these factors: Tracking down a rental bike box or buying one that the airlines will accept. Standing in line at the airport or skycap waiting to check in. Picking the bike up
at your destination and standing in line for special bags. Loading it in a big car
or suv. Having to reassemble the bike yourself or standing in line at the mechanics tent. And then doing it all again coming home.
SAVE MONEY: TriSport Express saves you money. Purchasing a bike carrier box is anywhere between $250.00 to $500.00. If you fly with your bike, the airlines will charge extra for the bike box, approximately $175.00 one way. A
bag heavier than 50 pounds and larger than 62 liner inches (length+width+height)
will run $300.00. The cost to rent a vehicle large enough to transport the bike
box would be an extra $30.00 or more a day. Mechanic to reassemble bike
twice $70.00 total.
DECREASE STRESS: TriSport Express takes the stress out of shipping your bike. The time and money you can save is worth shipping with us. Your bike is also fully insured against loss and damage.