Star Peru vs Viva Air Perú
Side-by-side comparison of Star Peru and Viva Air Perú: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
| Star Peru | Viva Air Perú | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Founded | 1998 | 2017 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Low-cost carrier |
| Main hubs | Jorge Chávez International Airport | Jorge Chávez International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin bag weight | 4 kg (9 lb) | 12 kg (26 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 40 × 35 × 20 cm (16 × 14 × 8 in) | 55 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 18 × 10 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | 1 piece · 20 kg (44 lb) |
| First checked bag fee | - | from 17 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 2 days | 2 days |
| Online check-in closes | 3 h | 3 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | from 6.5 USD |
| Customer service phone | (511) 705-9000 | 080078200 |
Key differences
- Viva Air Perú allows a heavier cabin bag: 12 kg (26 lb) vs 4 kg (9 lb) at Star Peru.
- Star Peru includes more checked baggage in the basic Economy fare: 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) vs 1 piece · 20 kg (44 lb) at Viva Air Perú.
- Viva Air Perú is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Star Peru bundles more into the ticket.
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.

