VivaAerobus is a low-cost airline in Mexico, flying a fleet of Boeing 737-300 aircraft.
VivaAerobus cheapest low-frills fare called VivaLight now allows the option to purchase a checked baggage add-on, which was previously not allowed. You can add a checked baggage allowance of either 15, 20, 25, or 32 kg.
Be sure to note the updated baggage fees in place for 2023.
Carry-On Allowance | 6 / 10 |
Checked Bag Allowance | 4 / 10 |
Excess Baggage Fees | 6 / 10 |
Overall Grade | 5.3 / 10 |
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Each passenger is permitted to carry two pieces of hand baggage into the aircraft cabin, weighing up to 10 kg (22 lbs), with maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 25 cm. Infants who share a seat do not have a baggage allowance.
It is possible to increase your carry-on allowance from 10kg to 15kg for an extra fee of about $14 USD ($27 USD at the airport). Viva Smart fares already include this increased carry-on weight allowance of 15 kg / 33 lbs.
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VivaAerobus International Flights Checked Baggage Allowance
VivaLight Baggage Allowance International: No free checked baggage allowance. You can purchase a baggage allowance in increments of 15, 20, 25, and 32kg, starting at a rate of $30 USD per bag. If planning to bring baggage, it is recommended not to purchase a VivaLight fare.
VivaBasic Baggage Allowance International: 15kg is included in your free baggage allowance. It is possible to purchase an increase in your weight allowance up to 20, 25 or 32 kg (prices range from $6-$12 USD). Please note higher prices on flights to/from New York and Chicago, with a price range of $42-$106 USD.
VivaSmart Baggage Allowance International: 25kg is included in your free baggage allowance. It is possible to purchase an increase in your allowance up to 32kg for approximately $6 USD. On flights to/from New York and Chicago, this will cost you about $46 USD.
VivaAerobus Domestic Flights Checked Baggage Allowance
VivaLight Baggage Allowance Domestic: No free checked baggage allowance. You can purchase a baggage allowance in increments of 15, 20, 25, and 32kg, starting at $549 MXN per bag (approx $30 USD).
VivaBasic Baggage Allowance Domestic: 15kg is included in your free baggage allowance. It is possible to purchase an increase in your allowance up to 20, 25 or 32kg (prices range from $200 - $400 MXN / approx $11-$22 USD).
VivaSmart Baggage Allowance Domestic: 25kg is included in your free baggage allowance. It is possible to purchase an increase in your allowance up to 32kg for $200 MXN / approx $11 USD ($360 MXN / approx $20 USD at airport)
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VivaAerobus charges extra fees for overweight, oversize, and excess baggage. These fees can be pre-paid at a discounted rate ahead of time either online or through their call center - if not, you'll have to pay the higher rate at the airport. It is much cheaper to pre-purchase your excess baggage online during time of booking, rather than adding it later to your booking, or at the airport (most expensive), so it is best to plan ahead.
VivaAerobus does offer the possibility to purchase a weight allowance increase, as opposed to purchasing extra bags, so you'll have to decide what is most economical for you depending on the items you are bringing.
Be sure to note that VivaAerobus charges these extra bag fees for every Segment of flight, so if you are on a connecting flight, it is possible that you will be charged 2x the Excess Baggage fees. If you're on a connecting flight with both an International and Domestic segment, you will be charged both the International and Domestic excess bag fees.
VivaAerobus Excess size or Overweight baggage fees on Domestic Flights within Mexico
Extra bag (15kg) - $549 MXN / approx $30 USD ($850 MXN / $47 USD at airport)
Extra Bag (20kg) - $659 MXN / approx $36 USD ($959 MXN / $53 USD at airport)
Extra Bag (25kg) - $749 MXN / approx $42 USD ($999 MXN / $56 USD at airport)
Extra Bag (32kg) - $860 MXN / approx $48 USD ($1149 MXN / $64 USD at airport)
Increase Weight Allowance to 20 kg - $200 MXN / approx $11 USD ($360 MXN / $20 USD at airport)
Increase Weight Allowance to 25 kg - $300 MXN / approx $17 USD ($600 MXN / $33 USD at airport)
Increase Weight Allowance to 32 kg - $400 MXN / approx $22 USD ($890 MXN / $50 USD at airport)
Increase from 25 kg to 32 kg - $200 MXN / approx $11 USD ($360 MXN / $20 USD at airport)
VivaAerobus Excess size or overweight baggage fees on International Flights
Please note there are higher extra bag fees for VivaAerobus International flights to/from New York and Chicago.
Extra Bags on Flights to/from New York and Chicago
Extra bag (15kg) - $75 ($25 at airport)
Extra Bag (20kg) - $84 ($28 at airport)
Extra Bag (25kg) - $100 ($38 at airport)
Extra Bag (32kg) - $106 ($56 at airport)
Increase Weight Allowance to 20 kg - $42 USD
Increase Weight Allowance to 25 kg - $78 USD
Increase Weight Allowance to 32 kg - $106 USD
Increase from 25 kg to 32 kg - $46 USD
Extra Bags on All Other International Flights
Extra bag (15kg) - $25 ($25 at airport)
Extra Bag (20kg) - $28 ($28 at airport)
Extra Bag (25kg) - $38 ($38 at airport)
Extra Bag (32kg) - $56 ($56 at airport)
Increase Weight Allowance to 20 kg - $6 USD
Increase Weight Allowance to 25 kg - $12 USD
Increase Weight Allowance to 32 kg - $17 USD
Increase from 25 kg to 32 kg - $6 USD