Interjet Baggage Fees, Rules and Policy (And Tips to Cover the Expenses)

Erin MillerUpdated: July 7, 2023, 3:37pm CDT

Interjet Baggage Fees, Rules and Policy (And Tips to Cover the Expenses)

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Update: As of December 11, 2020, Interjet has ceased operations.

Interjet has quite a generous baggage policy for a low-cost carrier, with a weight allowance per piece of 55 pounds (25 kg) for its lower fares. This is 5 pounds more than the usual 50 pound (23 kg) allowance for most airlines.

Baggage is included in all fares, apart from Ultra Light, across all routes and Light tickets between Mexico and the U.S. or Canada.

Interjet Carry-On Allowance

1 personal item: FREE
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE

Size and Weight Restrictions

Personal: No size restriction disclosed, but may include an item such as a handbag, laptop case, small backpack, purse, or camera bag.
Carry-On: 21 x 15 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 25 cm) including handles and wheels. The weight of the carry-on and personal item combined must not exceed 22 pounds (10 kg).

Lap Infant Carry-On Policy

Undisclosed

Stroller Check Policy

A stroller and car seat may be checked at the gate free of charge and do not count towards your checked baggage allowance.

Interjet Checked Baggage Allowance

	Ultra Light	Light	Optima	Priority
Flights in Mexico and To/From Latin America	0 bags included (available to purchase only)	1 x 55 pound (25 kg) bag	1 x 66 pound (30 kg) bag	2 x 55 pound (25 kg) bags
Flights between Mexico and the U.S. or Canada	0 bags included (available to purchase only)	0 bags included (available to purchase only)	1 x 55 pound (25 kg) bag	2 x 55 pound (25 kg) bags
Flights Between Mexico and Cuba	0 bags included (available to purchase only)	1 x 55 pound (25 kg) bag	1 x 55 pound (25 kg) bag	2 x 55 pound (25 kg) bags

Additional Baggage Fees

Interjet allows passengers to purchase up to 5 additional free checked bags:

First additional piece: from Mex$550 ($30)
Second additional piece: from Mex$800 ($40)
Third additional piece: from Mex$800 ($75)
Fourth additional piece: from Mex$800 ($100)
Fifth additional piece: from Mex$1,000 ($100)

For flights to/from Cuba (Santa Clara, Varadero, Havana), additional baggage is charged at:

First additional piece: from Mex$1,000 ($50)
Second additional piece: from Mex$2,100 ($105)
Third additional piece: from Mex$2,100 ($105)
Fourth additional piece:: from Mex$2,100 ($105)
Fifth additional piece: from Mex$2,600 ($130)

Excess Baggage Fees

If a piece of luggage exceeds 55 pounds (25 kg) then you will be charged for excess luggage (excluding the Optima fare for flights in Mexico and to/from Latin America where the weight limit is 66 pounds (30 kg). The following fees apply to increase your weight allowance to 66 pounds (30 kg):

Within Mexico: Mex$80 MXN per kilogram
To/from Latin America or the U.S.: $8 per kilogram
To/from Canada: $8 CAD per kilogram

If your luggage is a large oversized piece that is considered “special baggage,” such as a TV, car parts, or air conditioning unit, then you may be charged the following fees:

Flights Departing From Mexico	Flights Departing Outside Mexico
1 piece of special baggage: Mex$2,500	1 piece of special baggage: $130
2 pieces of special baggage: Mex$3,400	2 pieces of special baggage: $175
3 pieces of special baggage: Mex$5,200	3 pieces of special baggage: $265
4 pieces of special baggage: Mex$7,000	4 pieces of special baggage: $355
5 pieces of special baggage: Mex$9,700	5 pieces of special baggage: $490
6 pieces of special baggage: Mex$12,400	6 pieces of special baggage: $625
7 pieces of special baggage: Mex$15,100	7 pieces of special baggage: $760

Read the Interjet special baggage policy for information relating to the transportation of flat-panel TVs, sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.

Can I Pre-Pay for Baggage?

Interjet does allow passengers the ability to pre-pay luggage online. To pre-pay, log-in to your booking and add the number of bags that you would like to purchase — up to 5 for standard luggage and up to 7 pieces for special luggage.

To see more airline baggage fees and policies, click here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The number of bags and weight depends on the route and fare type. View the table above for checked luggage which shows the allowance for each fare type.

Interjet charges for baggage with some fare types. These include the Ultra Light fare for all routes and the Light fare for flights between Mexico and the U.S. or Canada. The first bag costs Mex$1,000 ($50), Mex$550 ($30) for flights to/from Cuba, and $30 for all other destinations.

The weight of each piece permitted with Interjet depends on the fare type purchased and route. All but 1 fare type and route has an individual piece allowance of 55 pounds (25 kg). With the priority fare, 2 x 55 pound (25 kg) bags are permitted per passenger.

Priority fare passengers are permitted 2 x 55 pound (25 kg) bags as their free allowance for all routes, in addition to preferential boarding.

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2 comments

Em’s

March 12, 2020

I will be traveling to Bogota Colombia from the United States of America but I will be going to Mexico City first to do a flight connection to Bogota. How much would I have to pay to check a large suitcase round trip? On my way back My flight is from Bogota Colombia to Mexico City and from Mexico City to Chicago USA.
Also how many times do I need to check a bag

Jarrod West

March 13, 2020

Hi Em’s,

What fare class did you book? Those who purchase an Optima fare can check 1 bag weighing up to 55 pounds for free. Priority fares can check 2 bags weighing up to 55 pounds for free. If you purchased a light or ultra-light fare, then you will need to pay $30 to check a bag in each direction, or $60 round-trip.

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