Volaris Baggage Fees and Policy (And Tips to Cover the Expenses)
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Volaris is one of the few airlines that allows passengers to buy more carry-on weight. All fares include a carry-on bag, but Vuela Basic and Classic passengers can increase their weight allowance from 22 pounds (10 kg) to 44 pounds (20 kg).
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.
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Volaris Carry-On Allowance
1 personal item: FREE
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE
Size and Weight Restrictions (Combined for Both Items)
- 22.4 x 15.7 x 12.9 inches (57 x 40 x 33 cm)
- 22 pounds (10 kg) for Vuela Basic and Classic and 44 pounds (20 kg) for Vuela Plus
Vuela Basic and Classic passengers may pay to increase their combined carry-on allowance to 44 pounds (20 kg) with the following fees:
| Increasing Carry-On Weight | Season | Domestic Routes | International Routes | International Routes Between Central America |
| During booking (online and call center) | Low | Mex$300 | $35 | $25 |
High | Mex$400 | $40 | $30 | |
| During booking (at the airport) | Low | Mex$400 | $35 | $15 |
High | Mex$450 | $40 | $20 | |
| Pre-flight (online, call center, or at the airport) | Low | Mex$400 | $40 | $30 |
| High | Mex$500 | $45 | $35 | |
At the airport or boarding gate | Low | Mex$500 | $45 | $30 |
| High | Mex$600 | $50 | $35 |
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 62 inches (158 cm) including handles and wheels or 55 pounds (25 kg).
- Vuela Basic: 0 checked bags
- Vuela Classic: 1 x 55 pound (25 kg) bag
- Vuela Plus: 1 x 55 pound (25 kg) bag
Additional Baggage Fees
Additional checked luggage can measure up to 62 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$750 | $40 |
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High | Mex$800 | $40 |
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| Pre-flight (online, call center, or at the airport) | Low | Mex$1,000 | $45 |
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| High | Mex$1,050 | $45 |
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At the airport or boarding gate | Low | Mex$1,000 | $45 | $65 |
| High | Mex$1,200 | $45 | $70 |
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$600 | $45 |
High | Mex$650 | $45 | |
| Pre-flight (online, call center, or at the airport) | Low | Mex$800 | $50 |
| High | Mex$850 | $50 | |
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. | All | Low: $38 High: $41 |
| Booking — Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S. | Online and call center | Low: $70 High: $80 |
| Booking — Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S. | Airport | Low: $140 High: $140 |
| Pre-flight — All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. | All | Low: $50 High: $55 |
Pre-flight — Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S. | All | Low: $90 High: $100 |
| Airport — All routes except Central America ⇄ U.S. | Airport | Low: $100 High: $110 |
| Airport and Boarding gate — Routes between Central America ⇄ U.S. | Airport | Low: $140 High: $140 |
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.
Credit Cards That Wipe Away Your Baggage Fees
While there are no U.S. credit cards that offer free checked baggage on Volaris, you may want to consider using the Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card to pay your baggage fees. This is because you can use the card’s powerful Purchase Eraser tool to “erase” the purchase using your credit card points.
Using this tool, you can redeem your points at a value of 1 cent per point towards any travel purchases within 90 days of making the purchase — and yes, this includes bag fees. For example, an $80 excess bag fee would cost 8,000 points through the Purchase Eraser — certainly better than having to pay the charge out of pocket.
Recommended Cards
| Capital One® VentureOne® Rewards Credit Card - This no annual fee card comes with a 20,000 bonus mile offer after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months. When you use your card for travel purchases (e.g. baggage fees), use your miles to pay off all, or part of, your statement balance! We've highlighted 30+ benefits of the card. |
| Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card - The "big brother" card to the VentureOne with a 100,000 bonus miles offer when you spend $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months from account opening, or still earn 50,000 miles if you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. This card is full of benefits and perks and you can redeem your miles on travel or transfer your miles to over 10+ travel loyalty programs. |
Exclusions and Waivers
Volaris INVEX credit cardholders receive:
- An extra 22 pounds (10 kg) of weight for the combined carry-on allowance
- 1 additional checked bag weighing up to 77 pounds (35 kg); only applies to INVEX and INVEX 2.0
V.Club members receive:
- 22 pounds (10 kg) extra checked baggage when purchasing Vuela Classic and Vuela Plus
To see more airline baggage fees and policies, click here.
can you purchase a second check bag during the month of December 2019, on travels to Mexico?
Hi Judit,
That should not be a problem. Just contact the Volaris customer service team and they can assist you with that!
We have a two year old. What is your stroller policy?
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.
Can I take a new television in a box as extra luggage?
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.
Can I take a box of clothes? It weighs around 45-55 pounds.
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.
I want to fly to Mexico, how much is the fee for 2 boxes of 55 pounds each?
Hi Anita,
Where will you be flying from?
If I bring a new television in the box with me as extra luggage. Do I have to contact volaris before hand?
Hi Isaac,
You should not need to contact them before hand, but you can if it will give you piece of mind.
What are the dimensions for a carry on? I’m travelling from Tijuana to Mexico city.
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).