[header] How to send luggage overseas [title] Check 1 or 2 bags if you're flying to the destination. [step] Checking your bags on the plane tends to be the cheapest option, but only if you have 1 or 2 bags that weigh less than 50 pounds. This way, your luggage will arrive at the same time you do. 
[substeps] Research your airline to find out the exact prices of checked luggage. Most prominent airlines in the us charge $25 for the first checked bag and $35 for the second, as long as your bag weighs under 50 pounds-extra weight costs extra.