Avianca vs LATAM Airlines
Side-by-side comparison of Avianca and LATAM Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
| Avianca | LATAM Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Chile |
| Founded | 1940 | 1929 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | - |
| Main hubs | El Dorado Int'l Airport | Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 6 | 10 |
| Cabin bag weight | 10 kg (22 lb) | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in) | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) |
| First checked bag fee | from 35 USD | - |
| Extra bag fee | from 100 USD | - |
| Online check-in opens | 2 days | 2 days |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | 2 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +0800 284 26 22 | +562 2 579 8990 |
Key differences
- Avianca lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 2 h).
- Avianca is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.

