VIVA Aerobus Baggage Fees, Size and Policy [Updated 2023]

VIVA Aerobus Baggage Fees & Tips To Cover the Expenses

- Updated: May 28, 2023, 11:13am CDT|

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VIVA Aerobus has a flexible approach to carry-on and checked luggage. Passengers can purchase additional weight to increase their allowance for both types, or add a piece of checked luggage.

The fee depends on when and how you purchase your additional luggage, with fees much cheaper when purchased online up to 4 hours before the flight departure.

Table of contents

VIVA Aerobus Carry-on Allowance
VIVA Aerobus Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional Baggage Fees
Excess Baggage Fees
Can I Prepay for Baggage?
Credit Cards That Give You a Free Checked Bag With VIVA Aerobus

Table of Contents

VIVA Aerobus Carry-on Allowance
VIVA Aerobus Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional Baggage Fees
Excess Baggage Fees
Can I Prepay for Baggage?
Credit Cards That Give You a Free Checked Bag With VIVA Aerobus

VIVA Aerobus Carry-on Allowance

1 personal item: FREE
Standard carry-on bag: 1 included in Light, Extra, and Smart fares

Size and Weight Restrictions

Personal: 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm)
Carry-on: 22 x 16 x 10 inches (55 x 40 x 25 cm). For Light and Extra fare, the max weight is 22 pounds (10 kg). Smart fare passengers can carry up to 33 pounds (15 kg).

Lap Infant Carry-on Policy

Infants are not permitted any carry-on allowance, so any items would need to be carried in the adult’s carry-on. VIVA offers a Baby Package that includes a diaper bag or backpack for your baby with the same weight and size specifications as a carry-on bag.

Stroller Check Policy

Passengers may check a stroller or car seat free of charge. These must be checked and are not permitted to be transported as a carry-on.

VIVA Aerobus Checked Baggage Allowance

Individual checked bags may not exceed maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm) including handles and wheels.

VIVA Zero: 0 bags included
VIVA Light: 0 bags included
VIVA Extra: 33 pounds (15 kg)
VIVA Smart: 55 pounds (25 kg)

Additional Baggage Fees

Additional luggage can be purchased online or at the point of sale up to 4 hours before the flight departure.

Adding an Extra Piece:

Domestic/International Routes	Online	Point of Sale	Airport
33 pounds (15 kg)	Mex$549 to Mex$850	Mex$549	Mex$850
44 pounds (20 kg)	Mex$649 to Mex$959	Mex$649	Mex$959
55 pounds (25 kg)	Mex$749 to Mex$999	Mex$749	Mex$999
70 pounds (32 kg)	Mex$860 to Mex$1149	Mex$860	Mex$1149

Increasing Weight:

VIVA Extra	Online	Point of Sale	Airport
44 pounds (20 kg)	Mex$200 to Mex$360	Mex$200	Mex$360
55 pounds (25 kg)	Mex$300 to Mex$600	Mex$300	Mex$600
70 pounds (32 kg)	Mex$400 to Mex$890	Mex$400	Mex$890
VIVA Smart
70 pounds (32 kg)	Mex$200 to Mex$360	Mex$200	Mex$360

Excess Baggage Fees

Oversized: Mex$485

For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to VIVA Aerobus’ policy.

Can I Prepay for Baggage?

VIVA Aerobus does allow passengers the ability to prepay luggage. This can be added by logging in to your booking or by calling customer service.

Credit Cards That Give You a Free Checked Bag With VIVA Aerobus

If you are checking bags on a VIVA Aerobus flight, one of the cards below can reimburse you for some, if not all, of those fees. Each of these Capital One cards allows you to redeem miles for 1 cent each as a statement credit for previous travel purchases (within 90 days).

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

The information regarding the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.
The information regarding the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.
The information regarding the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.

Frequently asked questions

Does VIVA Aerobus charge for baggage?

VIVA Aerobus includes baggage in its Extra and Smart fares. Passengers that purchase a VIVA Zero or VIVA Light fare must purchase baggage separately, and all passengers have the opportunity to purchase additional weight.

How much is excess baggage with VIVA Aerobus?

Excess baggage fees depend on when you add this baggage to your booking with the cheapest rates available online. To add an extra piece, the fee ranges from Mex$549 to Mex$1,149 depending on when you add the bag and the weight of the bag (33 to 70 pounds).

What is the carry-on luggage size for VIVA Aerobus?

VIVA Aerobus permits passengers to bring a piece of carry-on measuring no more than 22 x 16 x 10 inches (55 x 40 x 25 cm). VIVA Light and VIVA Extra passengers are permitted 22 pounds (10 kg) and VIVA Smart 33 pounds (15 kg). All passengers may also bring a small personal item not exceeding 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm).

How many pounds can you bring on VIVA Aerobus?

For checked bags:

VIVA Extra: 33 pounds (15 kg)
VIVA Smart: 55 pounds (25 kg)

4 comments

Norm June 15, 2021

The VivaAir website as of June 10, 2021, says that the basic fare does not include any carry-on allowance. But in early June, it matched what you published back in April. Carry-ons are free.

Did they change their baggage policy to jack up the fare? If you take their lowest fare of $290 RT for MDE to MIA, and add the cheapest baggage fee of $39 each way, that $290 RT becomes $368 and you can pay that or less on American or Copa and get a free carry-on, more legroom, a reclining seat, and no advertising smeared all over the interior of the plane.

When I flew Avianca a few weeks ago, the boarding pass is printed on my phone, there is no price code on the boarding pass, just my assigned seat and the flight information. Basically just an Economy ticket. I brought my conforming carry-on aboard with no issues raised.

At Medellín Viva used to make you go to the check-in counter and get your carry on weighed and then tagged to show you paid the extra fee. It’s been a while since I’ve flown obviously.

Can you please check your sources and see if your information is still current or if they changed it in June 2021??

Jarrod West June 15, 2021

Hi Norm,

You are correct! It seems VivaAir basic fare no longer includes a free carry-on. I’ve updated the post to indicate that!

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A November 7, 2022

VivaAir’s webpage also seems a bit strange. Has anyone tried to buy two tickets under one purchase, one Extra and one Light? It is only letting me choose one type for both. Seems a bit silly if you ask me. Very bad UI.

Brian March 19, 2023

I can’t find a way to do that either. It lets you add bags individually, but not the bundles. Frontier and Spirit are the same way with their bundles. If you want to do that, it seems you need to buy two separate tickets, so you’ll likely be seated apart.

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