Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (41.9 × 30 × 15 cm)
Fits 3.1 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the length
Volaris carry-on and personal item size
Checked against Volaris' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
45 × 35 × 20 cm17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in
Carry-on (overhead bin)
55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Volaris?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Small item such as a backpack, handbag, briefcase or laptop case, placed under the seat in front. Shares a 20 kg combined limit with the carry-on.
Carry-on. Not included on Zero, Básica. Included only on Plus fare; otherwise paid add-on. Carry-on plus personal item must not exceed 20 kg combined.
What each Volaris fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero | Included | Paid extra | Personal item only; carry-on and checked bag not included. |
| Básica | Included | Paid extra | Personal item plus one checked bag up to 15 kg and 158 cm total; carry-on not included. |
| Plus | Included | Included (10 kg) | Personal item, one carry-on (55x40x25 cm) and one checked bag up to 25 kg. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Volaris?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Volaris it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Volaris' carry-on allowance holds about 55 litres. Only 20 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one, so most carry-on suitcases sold today will pass.
Bags that fit Volaris
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 223 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 189 are within a centimeter. 739 fit the carry-on size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (41.9 × 30 × 15 cm)
Fits 3.1 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the length
Personal-item bag · 15.4 × 12.6 × 5.9 in (39.1 × 32 × 15 cm)
Fits 3 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the width
Personal-item bag · 15.6 × 12.2 × 7.5 in (39.6 × 31 × 19.1 cm)
Tight 0.9 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the depth
Carry-on
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Fits 2.4 cm (0.9 in) to spare on the depth; 7.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 21.9 × 15 × 9.1 in (55.6 × 38.1 × 23.1 cm)
Tight 0.6 cm (0.2 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes; 5.8 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the width; 7.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 7.7 kg left for packing
If your bag is too big at the gate
Carry-on bought at the last waiting area (gate): up to $1,320 MXN on domestic routes; up to $180 USD on international routes (airport counter up to $168 USD). Source
Power banks on Volaris
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max 2 power banks, each under 100 Wh, carry-on only. Charging a power bank or using it to charge devices in flight is prohibited. Page does not offer an approval route for larger power banks.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Básica includes a 15 kg checked bag but not a carry-on bag.
- Carry-on and personal item share a 20 kg combined weight limit.
- Carry-on price rises from booking to pre-trip to airport to gate.
- Power banks are capped below 100 Wh each; no approval route for larger ones is listed.
Airlines with similar limits
- Aeromexico: 55 × 40 × 25 cm
- Japan Airlines (JAL): 55 × 40 × 25 cm
- ZIPAIR: 55 × 40 × 25 cm
- ANA (All Nippon Airways): 55 × 40 × 25 cm
Volaris bag questions
What size is the Volaris personal item?
Volaris' free personal item can be up to 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in). Small item such as a backpack, handbag, briefcase or laptop case, placed under the seat in front. Shares a 20 kg combined limit with the carry-on.
How big can a Volaris carry-on be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in), and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Does every Volaris fare include a carry-on?
No. Zero, Básica: these fares include only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit Volaris' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 223 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 739 fit the carry-on size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Volaris?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. baggage policy page (Spanish) · baggage landing page · restricted and prohibited items / power banks · ancillary fees PDF. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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