Volaris vs Viva Aerobus carry-on size
Standard economy fare · checked 28 September 2026
For cabin baggage on the standard economy fare, Volaris gives you more than Viva Aerobus. Volaris includes a 22.4×15.7×12.9 in cabin bag and a 22.4×15.7×12.9 in personal item, while Viva Aerobus includes a 22×16×10 in, 33 lb cabin bag and a 18×14×8 in personal item. Volaris and Viva Aerobus were last checked against their official pages on 28 September 2026.
Side by side
| Rule | Volaris | Viva Aerobus |
|---|---|---|
| Standard fare | All fares | Smart |
| Cabin bag | Included: 22.4×15.7×12.9 in | Included: 22×16×10 in, 33 lb |
| Personal item | Included: 22.4×15.7×12.9 in | Included: 18×14×8 in |
| Weight limits | 22 lb for both bags | cabin bag 33 lb |
| Last checked | 28 September 2026 | 28 September 2026 |
What is different
- Volaris' cabin bag limit allows 7.4 cm more on the depth than Viva Aerobus': 32.8 cm against 25.4 cm.
- Volaris' personal item limit allows 11.2 cm more on the length than Viva Aerobus': 56.9 cm against 45.7 cm.
- Volaris' personal item limit allows 4.3 cm more on the width than Viva Aerobus': 39.9 cm against 35.6 cm.
- Volaris' personal item limit allows 12.4 cm more on the depth than Viva Aerobus': 32.8 cm against 20.3 cm.
- Viva Aerobus allows heavier cabin baggage: 15 kg, against 10 kg for both bags together at Volaris.
- Against the cabin bag limit, a 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) bag fits, but with only 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length at Volaris, and fits exactly at the limit on the length at Viva Aerobus.
- Against the cabin bag limit, a 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) bag is 0.1 cm (0 in) too big on the width at Volaris, and fits, but with only 0.6 cm (0.3 in) to spare on the width at Viva Aerobus.
- Against the personal item limit, a 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) bag fits, with at least 9.9 cm (3.9 in) to spare on every side at Volaris, and fits, but with only 0.3 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth at Viva Aerobus.
- Volaris and Viva Aerobus both list Mexico, United States and Guatemala among their main markets, so on routes to these countries the two sets of rules can be compared directly.
- Volaris publishes one fare for cabin baggage, with the cabin bag included; Viva Aerobus includes the cabin bag on all 2 of its published fares.
One bag for both
Cabin bag
- A cabin bag of up to 55.8 × 39.8 × 25.4 cm (22 × 15.7 × 10 in) is within the size limits of both Volaris and Viva Aerobus.
- Keep it to 14.9 kg (33 lb), the only weight limit published for this bag, set by Viva Aerobus.
- Volaris also limits both cabin bags together to 9.9 kg.
Personal item
- A personal item of up to 45.7 × 35.5 × 20.3 cm (18 × 14 × 8 in) is within the size limits of both Volaris and Viva Aerobus.
- Volaris also limits both cabin bags together to 9.9 kg.
Every fare
Both airlines publish other fares with different bags. See every Volaris fare and every Viva Aerobus fare.
Volaris vs Viva Aerobus: questions
- Is the Volaris cabin bag allowance bigger than Viva Aerobus'?
- Yes: on the standard economy fare, Volaris is more generous. Volaris' cabin bag limit allows 7.4 cm more on the depth than Viva Aerobus': 32.8 cm against 25.4 cm.
- Which bag fits both Volaris and Viva Aerobus?
- A cabin bag of up to 55.8 × 39.8 × 25.4 cm (22 × 15.7 × 10 in) is within the size limits of both Volaris and Viva Aerobus. Our checker turns your own bag in every direction and tests it on Volaris and Viva Aerobus at once in trip mode.
Official sources
Volaris
- https://cms.volaris.com/en/cabin-baggage — checked on 28 September 2026
Viva Aerobus
- https://www.vivaaerobus.com/en-us/info/get-ready-to-fly/baggage-policies — checked on 28 September 2026