VivaAerobus vs Volaris
Side-by-side comparison of VivaAerobus and Volaris: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Mexico
| VivaAerobus | Volaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Founded | 2006 | 2005 |
| Type | Low-cost carrier | Low-cost carrier |
| Main hubs | Gen. Mariano Escobedo Int'l Airport | Mexico City International Airport, Guadalajara International Airport, Tijuana International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 2 | 3 |
| Cabin bag weight | 10 kg (22 lb) | 7.5 kg (17 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 16 × 10 in) | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 16 × 10 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 piece · 15 kg (33 lb) | 1 piece · 15 kg (33 lb) |
| First checked bag fee | - | from 40 USD |
| Extra bag fee | from 30 USD | - |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 3 days |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h 10 min | 1 h |
| Airport check-in fee | from 5 USD | free |
| Customer service phone | 81 82 150 150 | - |
Key differences
- VivaAerobus allows a heavier cabin bag: 10 kg (22 lb) vs 7.5 kg (17 lb) at Volaris.
- Volaris opens online check-in earlier (3 days before departure vs 24 h).
- Volaris lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 1 h 10 min).
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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.