Volaris Baggage Fees and Policy (And Tips to Cover the Expenses)

Q: What is the carry-on size for Volaris?

Volaris has maximum size allowances for cabin bagagge: Personal item: 14 x 18 x 8 inches (35.5 x 45.5 x 20.5 cm) Carry-on: 22 x 16 x 10 inches (56 x 40.5 x 25.5 cm)

Dr. Erin Miller

- UPDATED: May 25, 2022 |

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Volaris has flexible fares when it comes to carry-on luggage. When traveling light, Vuela Basic is the most cost-effective fare with 2 standard cabin bags included, and passengers looking for more carry-on luggage, can opt for Vuela Classic or Plus.

Volaris also has a generous checked bag allowance with a standard allowance of 1 x 55 pounds (25 kg), which is 5 pounds more than the average airline.

Table of contents

Volaris Carry-On Allowance
Volaris Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional Baggage Fees
Excess Baggage Fees
Can I Pre-Pay for Baggage?

Table of Contents

Volaris Carry-On Allowance
Volaris Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional Baggage Fees
Excess Baggage Fees
Can I Pre-Pay for Baggage?

Volaris Carry-On Allowance

Domestic Flights

Vuela Basic: 2 standard carry-on bags
Vuela Classic and Plus: 2 large carry-on bags

Size and Weight Restrictions

Vuela Basic: Combined weight of 22 pounds (10 kg) and measuring 22 x 16 x 10 inches each
Vuela Classic and Plus: Combined weight of 44 pounds (10 kg) and measuring 22 x 16 x 10 inches each

International Flights

Vuela Basic: 1 personal item
Vuela Classic: 1 personal item and 1 large carry-on bag
Vuela Plus: 2 large carry-on bags

Size and Weight Restrictions

Vuela Basic: 14 x 18 x 8 inches (35.5 x 45.5 x 20.5 cm)
Vuela Classic: 1 personal item (14 x 18 x 8 inches) and 1 large carry-on bag weighing 22 pounds (10 kg)
Vuela Plus: 1 personal item (14 x 18 x 8 inches) and 2 large carry-on bags not exceeding a combined weight of 22 pounds (10 kg)

Carry-on baggage fees:

First carry-on bag	Season	Domestic Routes	International Routes	International Routes Between Central America
During booking (online and call center)	Low	Mex$702	$57.20	$29
During booking (online and call center)	High	Mex$910	$63	$29
Pre-flight (online, call center)	Low	Mex$741	$68.25	$35
Pre-flight (online, call center)	High	Mex$741	$89	$42
At the airport	Low	Mex$700	$89	$54
At the airport	High	Mex$800	$90	$70
At the airport or boarding gate	Low	Mex$700	$107	$59
At the airport or boarding gate	High	Mex$800	$107	$75

Low Season: February, March, May, June, September, October, November
High Season: January, April, July, August, December

Lap Infant Carry-On Policy

Volaris has a Baby Combo package that includes a 22 pound (10 kg) diaper bag (9.8 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches (25 x 40 x 40 cm)).

Stroller Check Policy

The Baby Combo package allows passengers to check a car seat and a collapsible stroller, which can be brought up to the aircraft doors, in addition to receiving priority boarding.

Volaris Checked Baggage Allowance

Individually checked bags may not exceed maximum linear dimensions of 68 linear inches (158 cm) including handles and wheels or 55 pounds (25 kg).

Vuela Basic: 0 checked bags
Vuela Classic: 0 checked bags
Vuela Plus: 1 x 55 pound (25 kg) bag

Additional Baggage Fees

Additional checked luggage can measure up to 62 linear inches (158 cm) including handles and wheels and weigh up to 55 pounds (25 kg). Up to 5 bags can be checked per passenger.

First Checked Bag

Moment	Season	Domestic Routes	International Routes Between Central America	International Routes
During booking (online and call center)	Low	Mex$$1,027	$43	All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America: $75.40 Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.: $72 Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America: $72
During booking (online and call center)	High	Mex$1,027	$43	All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America: $104 Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.: $110 Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America: $72
Pre-flight (online, call center, or at the airport)	Low	Mex$1,365	$46	All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America: $82.80 Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.: $133 Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America: $110
Pre-flight (online, call center, or at the airport)	High	Mex$1,365	$46	All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America: $121 Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.: $133 Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America: $110
At the airport or boarding gate	Low	Mex$1,100	$45	All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America: $150 Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.: $110 Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America: $110
At the airport or boarding gate	High	Mex$1,300	$130	All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America: $150 Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.: $150 Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America: $130

Extra checked bags for domestic routes and routes between Central America

Moment	Season	Domestic Routes	International Routes Between Central America
During booking (online and call center)	Low	Mex$1,300	$204
During booking (online and call center)	High	Mex$1,560	$204
Pre-flight (online, call center, or at the airport)	Low	Mex$1,365	$186
Pre-flight (online, call center, or at the airport)	High	Mex$1,365	$186
At the airport or boarding gate	Low	Mex$1,199	$300
At the airport or boarding gate	High	Mex$1,500	$300

Extra Checked Bags for Other International Routes

Moment	Sales Channel	Price
Booking — All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America	All	Low: $143 High: $143
Booking — Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.	All	Low: $250 High: $260
Booking — Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America	All	Low: $204 High: $204
Pre-flight — All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America	All	Low: $121 High: $150
Pre-flight — Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.	All	Low: $264 High: $275
Pre-flight — Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America	All	Low: $186 High: $186
Airport — All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America	Airport and boarding gate	Low: $190 High: $190
Airport — Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.	Airport and boarding gate	Low: $300 High: $300
Airport — Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America	Airport and boarding gate	Low: $300 High: $300

Excess Baggage Fees

Moment	Weight	Domestic routes	International Routes	International Routes Between Central America
Airport and Boarding gate	57-77 pounds (26-35 kg)	Low: Mex$800 High: Mex$1,000	Low: $90 High: $150	Low: $25 High: $45
Airport and Boarding gate	79-101 pounds (36-46 kg)	Low: Mex$1,800 High: Mex$2,000	Low: $180 High: $200	Low: $50 High: $100

Volaris does not disclose oversized fees, but luggage that exceeds 62 linear inches could be charged. Contact Volaris directly to query oversized fees.

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

Can I Pre-Pay for Baggage?

Volaris does allow passengers the ability to pre-pay luggage online.

To pre-pay, click the “My Trips” tab on the Volaris website to log-in to your booking and add the number of bags that you would like to purchase.

Exclusions and Waivers

Volaris INVEX 0, INVEX, and INVEX 2.0 credit cardholders:

Vuela Basic: A 22 pound (10 kg) carry-on bag and 55 pound (25 kg) checked bag is included
Vuela Classic: 1 checked bag weighing up to 55 pounds (25 kg) is included
Vuela Plus: 1 additional checked bag weighing up to 55 pounds (25 kg) is included

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

Featured Image Credit: Shutterstock and Volaris

Frequently asked questions

Does Volaris charge for baggage?

Vuela Plus fares include a piece of checked luggage (55 pounds (25 kg)). Vuela Basic and Vuela Classic and do not include any luggage, so bags would need to be purchased separately.

How strict is Volaris with baggage?

Volaris has maximum size and weight restrictions for checked luggage, and as with any airline, could weigh or measure bags that appear oversized or overweight. This can depend on the individual check-in assistant, so there are no guarantees that your bag would be accepted without an excess charge.

Does Volaris check carry-on weight?

As with any airline, Volaris has size restrictions for carry-on luggage to ensure cabin safety. They may measure or weigh your bag so you must be prepared to check the item if it does not adhere to these restrictions.

Does Volaris charge for carry-on?

Vuela Classic and Vuela Plus fares include carry-on, weighing 22 pounds (10 kg). Vuela Basic passengers can purchase a carry-on item and Vuela Classic passengers may pay to bring another carry-on to split the 22 pounds across 2 bags.

What is the carry-on size for Volaris?

Volaris has maximum size allowances for cabin bagagge:

Personal item: 14 x 18 x 8 inches (35.5 x 45.5 x 20.5 cm)
Carry-on: 22 x 16 x 10 inches (56 x 40.5 x 25.5 cm)

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59 comments

Judit Rios December 16, 2019
can you purchase a second check bag during the month of December 2019, on travels to Mexico?
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- Jarrod West December 16, 2019
  Hi Judit,
  That should not be a problem. Just contact the Volaris customer service team and they can assist you with that!
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  - Alison August 10, 2021
    If I change my flight, do I have to pay twice for baggage?
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    - Jarrod West August 11, 2021
      Hi Alison,
      If your tickets are on the same Volaris itinerary, then you should not have to pay twice for your baggage.
      Reply
David December 17, 2019
We have a two year old. What is your stroller policy?
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- Andrew Kunesh December 17, 2019
  Hey David, thanks for reaching out. We’re not Volaris — we’re Upgraded Points, a travel and credit card publication. However, it looks like Volaris will let you bring a gate-checked stroller if you purchase the Baby Combo. You can view more info on Volaris’ website.
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Leticia Ruvalcaba June 3, 2020
Can I take a new television in a box as extra luggage?
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- Jarrod West June 5, 2020
  Hi Leticia,
  Yes, you should be fine to bring it. But keep in mind that it might be subject to extra fees based on the televisions size and weight.
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Jasmine September 8, 2020
Can I take a box of clothes? It weighs around 45-55 pounds.
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- Jarrod West September 9, 2020
  Hi Jasmine,
  Yes, as long as the box does not exceed a maximum linear dimension of 62 inches, and is no more than 55 pounds, then you should be able to bring it.
  Reply
Anita September 13, 2020
I want to fly to Mexico, how much is the fee for 2 boxes of 55 pounds each?
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- Jarrod West September 14, 2020
  Hi Anita,
  Where will you be flying from?
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Isaac Lariz November 16, 2020
If I bring a new television in the box with me as extra luggage. Do I have to contact volaris before hand?
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- Jarrod West November 19, 2020
  Hi Isaac,
  You should not need to contact them before hand, but you can if it will give you piece of mind.
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Lourdes November 21, 2020
What are the dimensions for a carry on? I’m travelling from Tijuana to Mexico city.
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- Jarrod West November 22, 2020
  Hi Lourdes,
  The dimensions for the carry-on bag should not exceed 22.4 x 15.7 x 12.9 inches (57 x 40 x 33 cm).
  Reply
Karina November 28, 2020
I purchased a carry on bag during booking, but I’m wondering if I can cancel my carry on and instead buy a checked bag? Is this possible? If so, where and how can I do that?
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- Jarrod West November 30, 2020
  Hi Karina,
  For assistance with this, you would need to contact the Volaris customer service team directly at 1-(855)-865-2747.
  Reply
Kathy Mercado December 2, 2020
Hello,
I bought some volaris Vuela básica tickets and was wondering if we are still entitled to a personal item and a carry on. My family members and I have already added on documented luggage but I have been seeing some information online that has confused me a bit. Hope you can help! Thanks in advance.
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- Catherine Luther December 3, 2020
  Hi Kathy,
  A Vuela Basic ticket only includes a personal item that can measure 14 x 18 x 8 inches (35.5 x 45.5 x 20.5 cm). You can choose to purchase a carry-on separately and the fees are featured in this article.
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  - Kathy Mercado December 3, 2020
    Thank you for the response Catherine!
    Reply
Lupe December 5, 2020
If I didn’t buy the baby combo for my child, he is not entitled to any baggage. Is that correct?
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- Jarrod West December 7, 2020
  Hi Lupe,
  That is correct.
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Alonso Garcia December 5, 2020
Can I take an extra piece of luggage.
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- Jarrod West December 7, 2020
  Hi Alonso,
  You can, but you will be subject to excess baggage fees depending on the extra weight and route you’re flying.
  Reply
Lissette Rodriguez December 6, 2020
If I purchased an additional carry-on can I cancel if I no longer need it?
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- Jarrod West December 7, 2020
  Hi Lissette,
  You should be able to, but you’ll need to contact Volaris directly in order to receive your refund.
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Veronica December 8, 2020
We want to travel with a 42′ TV? How do we add the extra fee for it? Will it be as an additional luggage or as a sport equipment?
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- Jarrod West December 8, 2020
  Hi Veronica,
  A Tv will be treated as additional luggage and will be subject to additional fees based on its weight and the route you’re traveling.
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Lily December 11, 2020
For international flights, will I have to check in my bags again in the first airport I land in even though I’ll stay in the airport and the wait time is 5-7 hours?
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- Jarrod West December 14, 2020
  Hi Lily,
  Are you flying with the same carrier? If so then they should be able to hold onto the bags for you. If not then yes you’ll have to collect your bags during your layover.
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  - Tracey Winholt January 31, 2021
    In regards to this same issue, we are flying from the USA to MEX to ZIH. If we have to check in again in MEX, do we have to pay again for the baggage?
    Reply
    - Jarrod West February 1, 2021
      Hi Tracey,
      If your entire trip was booked under the same itinerary/same carrier, then no you should not have to pay twice for your baggage.
      Reply
Patricia Granados December 11, 2020
I have a question on personal care lotions since I am under a dermatology treatment and I only have a carry on. Can I take more than 2 bottles? If so, what would be the size for each allowed?
I appreciate your response.
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- Jarrod West December 11, 2020
  Hi Patricia,
  Yes, you should be able to bring more than 2 bottles as long as they are each under 100ml a piece.
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Christian Contreras December 11, 2020
Can I take a backpack as my personal item?
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- Jarrod West December 14, 2020
  Hi Christian,
  Yes, you can bring a backpack as a personal item.
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Marisol Contreras December 21, 2020
I’m traveling to Mexico and I purchased another luggage so I can bring on the plane. I no longer need 2 bags. Can I get a refund for 1 of them?
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- Catherine Luther December 22, 2020
  Hi Marisol,
  Pre-paid luggage is usually non-refundable, but as we’re not Volaris, it’s advisable that you contact the airline directly to confirm.
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Alexa Flores January 13, 2021
I have bought the classic fare for Volaris, which includes a personal item and carry on. I was wondering if I can take liquids like facial care and lotion etc. In my personal bag? And if I were to bring a back pack on my flight home including my personal item and carry on would I have to pay for another personal item?
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- Catherine Luther January 14, 2021
  Hi Alexa,
  It’s fine to transport liquids such as face lotion, providing they adhere to the 3-1-1 liquid rule. Each item must be 100 milliliters (3.4 ounces) or smaller and all items must fit into a single, 1-quart zip-closure clear plastic bag.
  If you brought an additional backpack on your flight home, it would need to adhere to the maximum size restrictions of a personal item – 14 x 18 x 8 inches (35.5 x 45.5 x 20.5 cm), and the personal item from your outbound trip would need to fit inside this. Otherwise, you would be asked to check one of your bags as you can’t have 2 personal items in the cabin.
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David Martinez February 13, 2021
Hello, it’s two of us flying back to California, but both our checked bags exceed the 25 kilos limit. But not by more than 5 kilos. How much should we be expecting to pay for the fee?
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- Catherine Luther February 13, 2021
  Hi David,
  Volaris charges around $80 for overweight luggage.
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Carlos Sanchez April 15, 2021
Is it better to buy the basic tickets and pay at the airport for the carry on and the checked bag or is it better to buy the Plus tickets?
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- Jarrod West April 19, 2021
  Hi Carlos,
  That would depend entirely on the difference in the price of the Basic and Plus tickets for the flight you’re considering booking. How much more expensive are the Plus tickets for your flight?
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Isabel June 7, 2021
Will I be able to use a 32x19x13 as my checked bag in Volaris?
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- Jarrod West June 7, 2021
  Hi Isabel,
  This bag is lower than the maximum linear dimensions of 68 linear inches, so you should be fine to bring it as your checked bag.
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kyla soto June 10, 2021
I’m flying out of Tijuana and I ordered the Volaris classic, and I want to add on a checked bag but I’m unable to do it until I go to the airport. I was wondering how much it would be to add it on at the airport?
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- Jarrod West June 10, 2021
  Hi Kyla,
  The charge at the airport should be $45.
  Reply
S S July 6, 2021
Hi, I’m scheduled to fly Volaris next month and wanted to know if you allow free baggage for military personnel?
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- Jarrod West July 7, 2021
  Hi S S,
  Please be advised that we are not Volaris, we are Upgraded Points, a website that publishes informative guides for travelers. Volaris does not appear to indicate on its website whether or not they offer free bags to military personnel, so I recommend you contact them directly at 1-(855) 865-2747, or through one of the Volaris social media channels.
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Esther Teutle July 26, 2021
Can I purchase a baby combo at the airport? If so how much will it cost?
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- Jarrod West July 26, 2021
  Hi Esther,
  If you purchase at the airport the charge should be $50.
  Reply
Carlos Martinez November 22, 2021
Can I take a guitar in a case as a carry on or does it have to be checked?
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- Jarrod West November 22, 2021
  Hi Carlos,
  That likely will have to be checked as I imagine the guitar case does not fit that carry-bag dimensions.
  Reply
DeAnn Fulton January 3, 2022
If I was flying from California to Mexico with 3 x 50lb bags, how much would my luggage cost?
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- Jarrod West January 6, 2022
  Hi DeAnn,
  What ticket type did you book? Basic, Classic, or Plus?
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  - Ceci Fox March 19, 2022
    Can I take a 55” TV as a carry-on bag? I’m traveling to El Salvador.
    Reply
    - Jarrod West March 24, 2022
      Hi Ceci,
      That size would be too large for a carry-on bag, so you likely would have to check it.
      Reply

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