LATAM Airlines carry-on size and personal item rules
- Latin America
- Full-service
- Verified 28 September 2026
LATAM Airlines (LA) allows one cabin bag of 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) and 12 kg (26.5 lb) on its Economy Light, Standard, Full fare, plus a personal item of 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in). LATAM Airlines counts wheels and handles in this size. Verified on 28 September 2026 from the official LATAM Airlines baggage page.
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LATAM Airlines carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Light, Standard, Full(standard) | All routes · Economy | 45×35×20 cm | 55×35×25 cm, 12 kg | cabin bag 12 kg |
| Economy Basic | All routes · Economy | 45×35×20 cm | Paid option: 55×35×25 cm, 12 kg | cabin bag 12 kg |
| Premium Economy Standard/Full | All routes · Premium economy | 45×35×20 cm | 55×35×25 cm, 16 kg | cabin bag 16 kg |
| Premium Business Standard/Full | All routes · Business | 45×35×20 cm | 55×35×25 cm, 16 kg | cabin bag 16 kg |
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What to know about LATAM Airlines carry-on rules
- LATAM Airlines (Chile) flies mostly out of SCL, GRU, LIM and BOG; Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Argentina are among its key markets.
- Among the 4 verified airlines from Latin America, LATAM Airlines has the 4th largest cabin bag allowance; LATAM Airlines itself is the strictest.
- In volume terms the LATAM Airlines cabin bag reaches about 48.1 L; 28 of the 60 airlines with published sides allow a bigger box.
- LATAM Airlines ranks 28th of 66 verified airlines by cabin bag size in the standard fare: its 115 cm (45.3 in) total is bigger than 14% of them.
- A standard US carry-on of 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) is 0.9 cm (0.3 in) too big on the length (and 1 other limit) when measured against LATAM Airlines' 55×35×25 cm.
- A typical European cabin case of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) is 5 cm (2 in) too big on the width when measured against LATAM Airlines' 55×35×25 cm.
- The 4 LATAM Airlines fares on this page are not equal: 3 of the 4 include a cabin bag; on Economy Basic the cabin bag is a paid extra. Weight limits vary by fare: 12 kg and 16 kg.
- Of 57 verified airlines with a published cabin weight limit, 1 allow more than LATAM Airlines' 12 kg (26.5 lb) for the cabin bag and 53 allow less.
- LATAM Airlines' official text counts wheels and handles in the 55×35×25 cm cabin bag and personal item limits.
LATAM Airlines personal item: what fits under the seat
- On Economy Basic, the personal item is the only free bag LATAM Airlines allows in the cabin, so it has to hold everything you take on board.
- Filled as a box, LATAM Airlines' 45×35×20 cm personal item holds about 31.5 litres, above the median of 18 L across the 56 airlines that publish three personal item sides.
- Against the 4 airlines from Latin America that publish a personal item size (average 105.6 cm in total), LATAM Airlines allows 100 cm, more than 33% of them.
- LATAM Airlines' official text says wheels and handles count in the personal item size.
- By volume, the 45×35×20 cm personal item on LATAM Airlines is 65% of the 55×35×25 cm cabin bag: about 31.5 L against 48.1 L.
- A soft 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) under-seat bag fits exactly at the limit on the depth against LATAM Airlines' 45×35×20 cm personal item limit.
- With 100 cm in total, the LATAM Airlines personal item is bigger than 50 and smaller than 6 of the 57 verified airlines that publish a personal item size.
LATAM Airlines carry-on questions
- Does the Economy Basic fare of LATAM Airlines include a cabin bag?
- No. On Economy Basic, LATAM Airlines includes only a personal item of 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in); a cabin bag can be added for a fee.
- Does LATAM Airlines have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On the standard fare, LATAM Airlines publishes 12 kg (26.5 lb) for the cabin bag.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit LATAM Airlines' limit?
- No: against LATAM Airlines' 55×35×25 cm limit, a hard 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) case is 5 cm (2 in) too big on the width.
- How big can a personal item be on LATAM Airlines?
- LATAM Airlines allows a personal item of 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) on the standard fare, stowed under the seat in front.
- Do wheels and handles count in LATAM Airlines' carry-on size?
- Yes. LATAM Airlines' official page says the 55×35×25 cm limit includes wheels and handles.
Airlines related to LATAM Airlines
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Official sources
- https://www.latamairlines.com/us/en/experience/prepare-your-trip/baggage/carry-on — checked on 28 September 2026