Volaris is a Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier. It offers three fare classes with different allowances for cabin baggage — including a fare that doesn’t include a carry-on bag at all. Here’s what you need to know about Volaris’ carry-on policy, including size and weight restrictions.
Volaris carry-on and personal item size: The measurements you need to know
Volaris has a strict carry-on bag policy that limits not only the size of the bag, but also its weight. And while personal items are always included free with your plane ticket, carry-on bags might cost extra, depending on the fare class you book.
Volaris carry-on intel, tips and tricks
- Consider carefully which fare is best for you. Zero fares do not come with a carry-on bag allowance. If you plan on taking a carry-on bag, it might make sense to pay for a Basic or Plus fare. Plus fares come with the most benefits, including extra weight allowance for carry-on bags, free flight changes, and access to Volaris TV onboard.
- The cost of adding a carry-on bag to Zero fares depends on the route. International routes demand higher carry-on bag fees than domestic routes.
- The cost of adding a carry-on bag to Zero fares also depends on when you add the bag to your reservation. It’s cheapest to add a carry-on bag right at the time of booking, and it’s most expensive to add a carry-on bag at the check-in desk at the airport.
Expert tip: For domestic flights within Mexico, check-in opens via the Volaris app up to seven days before your flight, depending on the fare class booked. Check in as early as possible to get an earlier boarding group, which gives you a better chance of securing a spot for your carry-on in the overhead bins.
What doesn’t count as a carry-on?
Volaris limits what you can bring onboard beyond your personal item and carry-on bag allowance. Medical devices like CPAP machines don’t count as a carry-on, but they must comply with the carry-on measurements. Additionally, strollers can be gate-checked for free — you will pick up your stroller in the jet bridge at your destination.
What extra items can you bring on board?
Other than medical devices and gate-checked strollers, you cannot bring additional items onboard for free on Volaris flights. If you’re flying domestically within Mexico, consider booking a Plus fare, as you can bring two carry-ons plus a personal item.
If you’re traveling with a baby, you cannot bring a diaper bag or a car seat onboard for free. Volaris does, however, offer a Baby Combo add-on, which allows you to bring these items onboard in addition to your fare’s standard carry-on allowance.
FAQs: Volaris carry-ons
Need more information about Volaris’ baggage policy? Find the answers to commonly asked questions below.
Volaris does have luggage sizers at check-in desks and gates, but it is up to the airport staff whether or not you’ll need to use them. In the event that your bag doesn’t fit in the sizer, you may have to pay a fee to check the bag.
No, the size and weight requirements for Volaris’ carry-on bags are the same for both international and domestic flights. But there is a difference in the number of carry-on bags you can bring onboard. On domestic routes, Plus fares come with two carry-on bags, plus a personal item. On international ones, Plus fares only come with one carry-on bag, plus a personal item.
If your bag exceeds Volaris’ carry-on size and weight limits, you may be charged an extra fee to check the bag. This will be more expensive than adding a carry-on bag to your reservation before your flight. Measure and weigh your bag at home before heading to the airport!
Top three carry-on luggage tips for Volaris
Tip #1: Volaris carry-on weight restrictions vary per class, so plan accordingly
Zero fares do not include carry-on bags. Basic fares allow the total weight of your carry-on bag and personal item to be 33 pounds. Plus fares give you a total weight allowance of 44-ound in the cabin. If you’re an overpacker, consider paying for the additional weight allowance.
Tip #2: Your personal item must fit under the seat in front of you
No matter what fare you select at booking, your personal item must fit under the seat in front of you. Only carry-on bags are supposed to go in the overhead bin.
Tip #3: If you need to check your bag, you have a hefty weight allowance
Is your carry-on too heavy? Go ahead and check it. It costs extra, but Volaris’ checked bag weight limit is 55 pounds — that’s five pounds more weight than most airlines give you.
Still have questions about carry-ons?
We have all the intel you need to learn about carry-on bags. Compare rules across airlines with our ultimate carry-on luggage guide. Then consider the pros and cons of carry-ons versus checked bags. As your trip approaches, read through our packing tips for carry-on bags and our list of what’s allowed in a carry-on bag.
