LATAM Carry On 2023 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit

LATAM Baggage Report Card

Carry-On Allowance8 / 10
Checked Bag Allowance7 / 10
Excess Baggage Fees6 / 10
Overall Grade7.0 / 10

LATAM allows passengers to bring 2 items on-board the aircraft: one 10 kg standard carry-on suitcase, and one smaller personal item (small backpack or purse). This applies to all passengers except "Basic" Fare passengers, for whom only a small personal item is allowed.

The maximum weight for your standard carry-on suitcase is 10 kg (22 lb) in Economy Clas and 16 kg (35 lb) in Premium Economy or Premium Business. If you’re flying in Economy Class on a route with it’s origin and/or destination in Brazil, the maximum weight is 10 kilos. [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

The maximum dimensions are 21 in (55 cm) x 13 in (35 cm) x 9 in (25 cm) (height, width and depth), including the pockets, wheels and handle.

Paying for a Carry-On Bag on LATAM "Basic" Flights
If you are flying on a LATAM "Basic" ticket that does not include a standard-sized carry-on bag allowance, you may add a 10 kg carry-on bag allowance either online or at the airport. It is cheaper to purchase your carry-on allowance earlier rather than later. Please see the prices below:

Within Brazil - Included (48 hrs before flight)
Within Brazil - Included (6 hrs before flight)
Within Brazil - Included (1-6 hrs before flight)
Within Brazil - Included (Gate - at boarding gate)

Within Chile - Starting at 16,990 CLP (48 hrs before flight)
Within Chile - Starting at 19,990 CLP (6 hrs before flight)
Within Chile - 20,000 CLP (1-6 hrs before flight)
Within Chile - 30,000 CLP (Gate - at boarding gate)

Within Colombia - 49,900 COP (Low season) // 64,900 COP (High season) (48 hrs before flight)
Within Colombia - 59,900 COP (Low season) // 89,900 COP (High season) (6 hrs before flight)
Within Colombia - 75,000 COP (Low season) // 89,900 COP (High season) (1-6 hrs before flight)
Within Colombia - 120,000 COP (Low season) // 120,000 COP (High season) (Gate - at boarding gate)

Within Ecuador - US$ 19 (48 hrs before flight)
Within Ecuador - US$ 22 (6 hrs before flight)
Within Ecuador - US$ 25 (1-6 hrs before flight)
Within Ecuador - US$ 35 (Gate - at boarding gate)

Within Peru - US$ 20 (48 hrs before flight)
Within Peru - US$ 27 (6 hrs before flight)
Within Peru - US$ 30 (1-6 hrs before flight)
Within Peru - US$ 40 (Gate - at boarding gate)

LATAM "Basic" Carry-On Baggage Fees for International Flights

Within South American Countries
US$ 45 (48 hours before the flight)
US$ 55 (6 hours before the flight)
US$ 55 (1 to 6 hours before the flight)
US$ 70 (at boarding gate)

Between South America and Central America/the Caribbean
US$ 45 (48 hours before the flight)
US$ 55 (6 hours before the flight)
US$ 55 (1 to 6 hours before the flight)
US$ 70 (at boarding gate)

Between countries in Oceania
US$ 70 (at boarding gate)

Other international flights
US$ 70 (at boarding gate)

Gate-Checking of Hand Luggage on LATAM Flights
If your carry-on bag meets the size requirements but there is no room on board, it will be gate-checked free of charge. If your carry-on bag exceeds the size/weight restrictions, you will be able to gate-check the bag for the same fees as those listed above.

You can also put one personal item under the seat in front of you (except in emergency exit rows seats and front rows), such as:

A purse.
A laptop bag.
A diaper bag.

Maximum personal item dimensions are 18 in (45 cm) x 14 in (35 cm) x 8 in (20 cm) (length, height and width). If your fare does not include a carry-on allowance, may still bring this small personal item free of charge.

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