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Military Discount Flights

Updated on November 3rd, 2026

Julie Provost & Michelle Nati

One way to save money while traveling is to find airlines that offer military discounts. Some companies offer special military fares, while others provide discounts or free bags on your flights. Here is a breakdown of the airlines that offer military discount flights. Some airlines don’t offer actual military discount flights, but they do offer other benefits.

Airlines with Military Discounts on Flights and Baggage

Alaska Airlines

What is the discount? In some markets, Alaska Airlines offers discounted fares to active-duty service members and their dependents. These fares may also apply to Hawaiian, Horizon, and SkyWest flights.
What non-discount benefits do they offer? Service members, their spouses, and dependents can bring 5 bags free when traveling on orders. When traveling at other times, they get their first 2 checked bags free. Bags can be up to 70 pounds. Alaska Airlines offers 15% off food purchased on the airplane to all military members and their families.

Active-duty members and their dependents also get a pet shipping discount on Alaska Air Cargo for moves on official orders; however, this discount doesn’t apply to commercial shipments or personal travel. Active-duty military members can also board the plane early.

How do you get the discount? Call 1-800-252-7522 for discount information. To be eligible, you’ll need to show valid military ID or separation papers for travel within 7 days of discharge from active military service at check-in. Dependents must be a legal relation of the military member and have proper ID; those aged 10 must show a white Uniform Services Dependent Identification and Privilege Card marked “active.”

For more info, please visit our Alaska Airlines Military Discount page.

Allegiant Airlines

What is the discount? Allegiant does not have a military discount on airfare. However, it offers eligible active-duty service members, Reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and their spouses and dependents free checked baggage on domestic flights.
What non-discount benefits do they offer? Up to 2 free checked bags (each under 99 pounds). No oversized baggage. fees (max 115 linear inches). 1 free carry-on bag. 1 free personal item. 1 in-cabin pet (no fee).
How do you get the discount? You must show a qualifying ID at check-in. Dependents must travel with the military member to receive these benefits.

For more info, please visit our Allegiant Airlines Military Discount page.

American Airlines

What is the discount? American Airlines offers government or military fares in certain markets.
What non-discount benefits do they offer? American offers up to 5 free bags for active-duty service members traveling on orders or deployments with valid ID. It offers up to 3 free bags for active-duty service members on personal/leisure travel.
How do you get the discount? Contact reservations at 1-800-433-7300 for information on this discount. Show ID for your bags when checking in.

For more info, please visit our American Airlines Military Discount page.

Delta Airlines

What is the discount? Delta offers special military medical travel discounts to those who have a war-injured immediate family member or domestic partner.
What non-discount benefits do they offer? The airline offers active-duty military more free bags than civilian customers, and military members can check their pets as baggage for a fee when traveling on active transfer orders. They must book at least 48 hours before arrival, and fees do apply. Only certain animals will qualify.
How do you get the discount? To receive the special military rate, call them directly at 1-800-325-1771.

For more info, please visit our Delta Airlines Military Discount page.

Frontier Airlines

What is the discount? Frontier does not have a military discount on airfare.
What non-discount benefits do they offer? The airline offers active-duty members, their accompanying spouse, and children one free carry-on bag, two free checked bags with oversize and overweight fees waived, and a personal item when traveling on the same itinerary.
How do you get the discount? You’ll need to show a valid, unexpired CAC or Armed Forces ID with your affiliation at check-in.

For more info, please visit our Frontier Airlines Military Discount page.

Hawaiian Airlines

What is the discount? Hawaiian does not have a specific military discount; however, if you are a member of Veterans Advantage, you can get 5% off coach flights from the Mainland to the Hawaiian Islands and from Honolulu to select international locations.
What non-discount benefits do they offer? Active duty service members and those who are retired or retiring, who have proof of official government travel orders, and their qualified spouse and dependents are allowed 5 free checked bags per person when traveling on orders, with a limit of 70 pounds per bag.
Active-duty military personnel are allowed 2 complimentary checked bags per person for personal travel, with a 50-pound limit per bag. This does not apply to dependents.
How do you get the discount? Check in with valid ID at Hawaiian Airlines airport counters. Those who check in at kiosks and use web check-in are limited to 2 complimentary bags.

For more info, please visit our Hawaiian Airlines Military Discount page.

JetBlue

What is the discount? JetBlue offers a special military fare for active-duty personnel not traveling on orders. The discount is 5% off the base fare. Veterans Advantage members can also get 5% off travel to over 85 destinations, plus a checked baggage allowance of 2 pieces at no additional cost.
What non-discount benefits do they offer? Active duty service members traveling on orders, and their dependents, get a checked bag waiver of 5 bags each. Active duty members traveling for leisure get a waiver for 2 bags each.
How do you get the discount? To receive military fares, call 1-800-JETBLUE. Show your DOD CAC card and travel orders at check-in.

For more info, please visit our JetBlue Military Discount page.

Southwest

What is the discount? Southwest offers a military rate for active-duty personnel, including reservists, National Guard, and Coast Guard members on active orders, academy cadets and midshipmen, and authorized dependents.
What non-discount benefits do they offer? Active-duty military customers ( Reservists, National Guard, and Coast Guard members on active orders, academy cadets, and midshipmen) and authorized dependents are exempt from the 2-piece baggage limit and are not subject to excess, oversize, or overweight baggage charges as long as they are under 100 pounds and 80 inches in size. Dependents traveling without the active-duty member pay normal excess, oversize, and overweight charges. Active-duty members board in the Priority Boarding group, ahead of Group 1.
How do you get the discount? Call 1-800-I-Fly-SWA, or visit a Southwest ticket counter. Military fares are not sold online.

For more info, please visit our Southwest Airlines Military Discount page.

Sun Country

What is the discount? Sun Country does not offer a military discount on airfare.
What non-discount benefits do they offer? Military personnel get a waiver for 3 free bags. You can check the first 2 bags, with the third stored overhead. If your first 2 checked bags exceed the weight limit, there is no additional charge; however, a 3rd checked bag over the weight limit will incur a charge. This benefit does not apply to family members.
How do you get the discount? Show valid ID at check-in.

For more info, please visit Sun Country’s support page.

United Airlines

What is the discount? United Airlines offers a 5% discount on eligible base fares for up to nine passengers, including the eligible military member and up to eight family members, friends, or other traveling companions on the same reservation. The discount applies to eligible flights originating in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or Guam. Active-duty military members and veterans can also save on flight and hotel packages through United Vacations, including packages booked with traveling companions.

What non-discount benefits do they offer? Additional benefits for active-duty members include up to five free checked bags, depending on travel orders, and space-available access to United Club lounges.
How do you get the discount? Please book via United Airlines’ military and government booking page.

For more information, please visit our United Airlines Military Discount page.

Space-A/Patriot Express

One of the best ways to save money while traveling is through Space-A. Space-Available travel allows eligible military members, retirees, and their families to fly free or at a reduced cost on Department of Defense (DoD) or Air Mobility Command (AMC) aircraft when seats are available after official passengers and cargo have been accommodated.

Space-A travelers may also fly Patriot Express, a military air transportation service that uses contracted commercial aircraft. Some flights require passengers to pay a head tax, which varies by terminal. (For example, Norfolk charges $23.40 per passenger.) Patriot Express flights departing Andersen Air Force Base have been cashless since August 2025, so travelers need a credit or debit card.

Eligibility

You or your dependents will be in different categories based on military status. Space-A Travel is available to active-duty service members, military retirees with an ID card, and their dependents.

Retirees with a Gray Area ID card have limited Space-A eligibility; their dependents are not eligible. National Guard and Reserve members may also use Space-A under certain circumstances. When activated for more than 30 days, service members and their dependents could qualify for Space-A travel. Eligible Space-A travelers can also use Patriot Express flights when seats are available.

Space-A can take you anywhere in the world as long as a nearby terminal uses it. However, your status may limit where you can go. Patriot Express service at Incirlik, Naples, Rota, Sigonella, and Souda Bay ended October 1, 2025. As of March 26, 2026, Air Mobility Command (AMC) has a self-signup tool for Space-A and Space-R travel at all AMC locations.

Due to the nature of military discount flights, the terms listed above could change at any time. Always check with Space-A for the most up-to-date information.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which airlines offer military discounts on flights and baggage?

Several airlines offer military discounts or benefits. For example, Alaska Airlines offers special military fares and allows active-duty military members and their dependents five free bags. Allegiant offers free checked baggage and other benefits for military personnel, though it doesn’t offer airfare discounts. Other airlines like American, Delta, and JetBlue have specific military fares, discounts, and free baggage allowances for active-duty personnel.

How can active-duty service members and veterans get military discounts on flights?

For discount information, military members should call the airline directly or visit its military discount page. Airlines typically require service members to show ID during check-in for free baggage or special fares.

What is Space-A travel, and who is eligible?

Space-A (and Patriot Express) travel allows military personnel and their dependents to fly on Department of Defense (DOD) aircraft on a space-available basis. This service is available to active duty members, retirees with a Blue retiree ID card who receive retirement pay, and their dependents. National Guard and reserve members can also use Space-A under specific conditions. While Space-A flights are often free or low-cost, availability is not guaranteed, and travelers may need to wait longer for flights.

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Julie Provost

Julie Provost is a freelance writer, and blogger. She lives in Tennessee with her National Guard husband and three boys.