Volaris has flexible fares when it comes to carry-on luggage. When traveling light, Vuela Basic is the most cost-effective fare with just a personal item included, and passengers looking to split their carry-on luggage across 3 pieces, can opt for Vuela 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.
Volaris Carry-On Allowance
Vuela Basic: 1 personal item
Vuela Classic: 1 personal item + 1 carry-on bag
Vuela Plus: 1 personal item + 2 carry-on bags (must not exceed a combined weight of 22 pounds (10 kg)
Size and Weight Restrictions
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) and 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$380 | $52 | $30 |
High | Mex$472 | $71 | $44 |
Pre-flight (online, call center, or at the airport) | Low | Mex$410 | $55 | $32 |
High | Mex$480 | $62 | $42 |
At the airport | Low | Mex$500 | $70 | $54 |
High | Mex$700 | $80 | $64 |
At the airport or boarding gate | Low | Mex$600 | $75 | $59 |
High | Mex$800 | $85 | $69 |
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 68 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$768 | $43 | - All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America: $61
- Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.: $75
- Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America: $54
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High | Mex$883 | $43 | - All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America: $68
- Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.: $121
- Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America: $71
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Pre-flight (online, call center, or at the airport) | Low | Mex$990 | $40 | - All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America: $71
- Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.: $75
- Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America: $68
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High | Mex$1,045 | $40 | - All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America: $77
- Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.: $109
- Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America: $77
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At the airport or boarding gate | Low | Mex$1,000 | $45 | - All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America: $60
- Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.: $80
- Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America: $80
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High | Mex$1,200 | $45 | - All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America: $70
- Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S.: $110
- Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America: $90
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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$770 | $50 |
High | Mex$825 | $50 |
Pre-flight (online, call center, or at the airport) | Low | Mex$990 | $55 |
High | Mex$1045 | $55 |
At the airport or boarding gate | Low | Mex$1,000 | $55 |
High | Mex$1,200 | $55 |
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: $72 High: $83 |
Booking — Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S. | All | Low: $140 High: $260 |
Booking — Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America | All | |
Pre-flight — All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America | All | Low: $121 High: $143 |
Pre-flight — Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S. | All | Low: $155 High: $249 |
Pre-flight — Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America | All | |
Airport — All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. or MEX ⇄ Central America | Airport and boarding gate | Low: $100 High: $110 |
Airport — Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S. | Airport and boarding gate | Low: $240 High: $250 |
Airport — Routes between MEX ⇄ Central America | Airport and boarding gate | |
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$900 | Low: $80 High: $90 | Low: $25 High: $30 |
79-101 pounds (36-46 kg) | Low: Mex$1,800 High: Mex$1,900 | Low: $180 High: $190 | Low: $50 High: $55 |
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 and INVEX 2.0 credit cardholders receive:
- An extra 22 pounds (10 kg) of extra weight on your checked luggage when booking Vuela Plus
- 1 checked bag weighing up to 55 pounds (25 kg) when booking Vuela Classic or Vuela Plus
Volaris INVEX 0, INVEX, and INVEX 2.0 credit cardholders receive:
- 1 carry-on bag when booking Vuela Basic
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