If you’re planning to fly with LATAM Airlines, you might be wondering about their baggage policy.
How much can you bring on board? How much can you check in? How much will you pay for excess baggage?
In this post, we will answer these questions and more, so you can prepare for your trip with confidence and avoid any unexpected issues or fees when you check in at the airport.
Carry On Baggage Policy
Carry On Baggage Allowance
Every fare from LATAM Airlines includes one personal item. Additionally, all tickets, with the exception of Basic, also include one carry-on bag.
| Fare Type | Personal Item | Carry On Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 1 | 0 |
| Light | 1 | 1 |
| Plus | 1 | 1 |
| Top | 1 | 1 |
If you bought a Basic fare and want to add a carry-on bag, you can do so by accessing your booking on LATAM’s website.
Personal Item
All fares include one personal item.
Personal Item Size Limit
Your personal item can be up to 17.8 x 13.8 x 7.9 inches (45 x 35 x 20 centimeters) in size.
It must be able to fit under the seat in front of you.
Examples of typical personal items include:
- Handbag
- Laptop bag
- Small backpack
- Briefcase
If your personal item exceeds the above size limit, you may have to check the item into the plane’s hold. You will also have to pay a baggage fee.
Personal Item Weight Limit
Latam Airlines doesn’t have weight limits for personal items.
Hot Tip: If you’re also traveling with a carry-on bag, pack your heaviest items in your personal items. As you’ll soon see, carry-on bags have weight limits.
Not only will you be able to bring more weight on board, but your carry-on bag will also be lighter to lift when you place it in the overhead bin.
Carry On Bag
All LATAM fares, except for Basic, include one carry-on bag.
Carry On Bag Weight Limit
Your carry-on bag can be up to 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 inches (55 x 35 x 25 centimeters) in size. It must be able to fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Hot Tip: If the overhead bins are full, you may have to check your bag to the plane’s hold.
To prepare for such an event, pack all your important documents, valuables, fragile items, and medications in your personal item. By doing this, you can avoid having to frantically repack your carry-on items before handing your bag over.
Examples of typical carry-on bags include:
- Small suitcase
- Backpack
- Duffel bag
- Garment bag
If your carry-on bag exceeds the above size limit, you may have to check the bag into the plane’s hold. You will also have to pay a baggage fee.
Carry On Bag Weight Limit
The weight limit of your carry-on bag depends on which cabin class you’re traveling in.
If you’re traveling in Economy Class, your carry-on bag can weigh up to 22 pounds (10 kilograms).
If you’re traveling in Premium Economy or Premium Business, your carry-on bag can weigh up to 35 pounds (16 kilograms).
| Cabin Class | Weight Limit |
|---|---|
| Economy | 22 lb (10 kg) |
| Premium Economy | 35 lb (16 kg) |
| Premium Business | 35 lb (16 kg) |
You should be able to lift your carry-on bag in the overhead bin without needing help.
Carry On Bag Fees
If you’re traveling on a Basic fare and want to travel with a carry-on bag, you’ll have to pay a fee.
You can add a carry-on bag up to 6 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure by accessing your booking on LATAM Airlines’ website.
The fee that you’ll have to pay for a carry-on bag depends on the following factors:
- Type of travel:
- Domestic
- International
- How long before your flight you pay for your carry-on bag:
- More than 48 hours
- Between 6 and 48 hours
- Between 1 and 6 hours
- At the gate
Prepaying your carry-on bag fee can save you up to 40% compared to paying at the airport.
The following tables show how much you’ll have to pay for your carry-on bag. The tables are organized by type of travel (domestic or international).
Domestic Travel within South America
Domestic travel includes flights within the following countries:
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Peru
All fees are in U.S. dollars, except for travel from the following countries:
- Chile: Chilean Peso (CLP)
- Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP)
For domestic flights from Brazil, all fares include a carry-on bag for free.
For flights from Chile, the fee shown in the table is the base carry-on fee. The charge could be higher, depending on your domestic itinerary.
| Route | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight | At the gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Chile | CLP 16,990+ | CLP 16,990+ | CLP 20,000 | CLP 30,000 |
| Colombia (low season) | COP 49,900 | COP 59,900 | COP 75,500 | COP 120,000 |
| Colombia (high Season) | COP 64,900 | COP 89,900 | COP 89,900 | COP 120,000 |
| Ecuador | $19 | $22 | $25 | $35 |
| Peru | $20 | $27 | $30 | $40 |
International Travel
All fees are in U.S. dollars.
| Route | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight | At the gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within South America | $45 | $55 | $55 | $70 |
| Between South America and Central America | $45 | $55 | $55 | $70 |
| Between South America and the Caribbean | $45 | $55 | $55 | $70 |
| Within Oceania | Included | Included | Included | $70 |
| All other international flights | Included | Included | Included | $70 |
Checked Baggage Policy
Checked Bag Size Limit
Your checked bag can be up to 62.2 linear inches (158 centimeters) in size. To determine the size of your bag, measure its outside length, width, and height, then add these measurements together. Make sure that you include all protruding wheels, handles, and straps with your measurements.
If your bag is larger than 62.2 linear inches, you’ll have to pay an oversized baggage fee when you drop off your bag at the airport.
LATAM Airlines doesn’t accept checked baggage larger than 118.1 linear inches (300 centimeters).
Checked Bag Weight Limit
Each checked bag can weigh up to 51 pounds (23 kilograms). If your bag exceeds this weight, you’ll have to pay an overweight baggage fee when you drop off your bag at the airport.
LATAM Airlines doesn’t accept checked bags that weigh more than 99.2 pounds (45 kilograms).
However, the following destinations have a more restrictive weight limit of 70.5 pounds (32 kilograms):
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Europe
- Oceania
These weight limits apply for flights to and from these destinations.
Checked Baggage Allowance
The number of bags that you can check in for no additional charge depends on the cabin class that you’re traveling in and the type of fare purchased.
The size and weight limits for checked baggage is the same for all types of fares:
- Size limit: 62.2 linear inches
- Weight limit: 51 pounds
| Cabin Class | Fare Type | Number of Bags | Size Limit | Weight Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Basic | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Economy | Light | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Economy | Plus | 1 | 62.2 in | 51 lb |
| Economy | Top | 1 | 62.2 in | 51 lb |
| Premium Economy | Plus | 1 | 62.2 in | 51 lb |
| Premium Economy | Top | 1 | 62.2 in | 51 lb |
| Premium Business | Plus | 2 | 62.2 in | 51 lb |
| Premium Business | Top | 2 | 62.2 in | 51 lb |
Baggage Fees
In this section, we’ll explain how much you’ll have to pay for extra checked bags as well as oversized or overweight baggage.
Extra Baggage Fees
If you want to buy additional checked bags on top of what was included with your ticket, you’ll have to pay a fee.
The fee that you’ll have to pay for a checked bag depends on the following factors:
- Type of travel:
- Domestic
- International
- How long before your flight you pay for your carry-on bag:
- More than 48 hours
- Between 6 and 48 hours
- Between 1 and 6 hours
Prepaying your checked bag fee can save you up to 40% compared to paying at the airport.
Each passenger can check in up to 10 pieces of baggage. However, there is one exception to this limit. There is currently a baggage embargo for flights between the U.S. and Ecuador. For these flights, Economy class passengers are limited to 2 checked bags, while Premium cabin class travelers can check up to 3 bags.
| Route | Cabin Class | Maximum Number of Bags |
|---|---|---|
| Between US and Ecuador | Economy | 2 |
| Between US and Ecuador | Premium | 3 |
| All other flights | All cabins | 10 |
Domestic Travel within South America
If you’re traveling domestically on LATAM within South America countries, you can buy 1 checked bag weighing up to 33 pounds (15 kilograms) instead of the standard 51 pounds (23 kilograms). The checked bag size limit remains the same, at 62.2 linear inches.
The 33-pound checked bag can only be purchased online and is available up to 6 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure.
The following tables show how much you’ll expect to pay for extra checked bags, based on your originating country.
Flights within Brazil
Baggage fees for domestic flights within Brazil are in Brazil reals, the local currency.
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 lb (15 kg) | BRL 85 to 95 | BRL 105 to 115 | |
| 1st Bag | BRL 100 to 110 | BRL 130 | BRL 160 |
| 2nd Bag | BRL 130 | BRL 185 | |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | BRL 190 each | BRL 260 each |
Flights within Chile
Baggage fees for domestic flights within Chile are in Chilean Pesos, the local currency.
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 kg | CLP 16,990+ | CLP 19,990 | |
| 1st Bag | CLP 16,990+ | CLP 18,990 | CLP 27,990 |
| 2nd Bag | CLP 24,990 | CLP 35,000 | |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | CLP 39,990 each | CLP 50,000 each |
Flights within Colombia
Baggage fees for domestic flights within Colombia are in Colombian Pesos, the local currency.
Low Season
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 kg | COP 49,900 | COP 59,900 | |
| 1st Bag | COP 59,900 | COP 69,900 | COP 99,900 |
| 2nd Bag | COP 79,900 | COP 119,900 | |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | COP 119,900 each | COP 200,000 each |
High Season
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 kg | COP 59,900 | COP 69,900 | COP 79,900 |
| 1st Bag | COP 79,900 | COP 89,900 | COP 110,000 |
| 2nd Bag | COP 99,900 | COP 130,000 | |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | COP 130,000 each | COP 169,900 each |
Flights within Ecuador
Baggage fees for domestic flights within Ecuador are in U.S. dollars.
Currently, there is a baggage embargo for flights between Ecuador and the U.S., limiting the number of bags you can check in. Economy Class passengers can check up to 2 bags, while Premium Economy travelers can check up to 3 bags. The baggage embargo applies to flights in both directions.
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 kg | $19 | $22 | |
| 1st Bag | $24 | $27 | $32 |
| 2nd Bag | $30 | $40 | |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | $50 each | $60 each |
Flights within Peru
Baggage fees for domestic flights within Peru are in U.S. dollars.
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 kg | $20 | $27 | |
| 1st Bag | $22 | $30 | $40 |
| 2nd Bag | $25 | $45 | |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | $40 each | $60 each |
International Travel
For international flights, the 33-pound checked bag option isn’t available.
All baggage fees are in U.S. dollars.
Flights between South American Countries
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Bag | $50 | $60 | $65 |
| 2nd Bag | $60 | $100 | |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | $100 each | $150 each |
Flights between South America and Central America
Flights between Cancun and Chile
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Bag | $60 | $75 | $95 |
| 2nd Bag | $80 | $125 | |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | $150 each | $175 each |
All Other Flights
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | Within 48 hours of flight |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Bag | $50 | $60 |
| 2nd Bag | $60 | $100 |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | $100 each | $150 each |
Flights between South America and the Caribbean
Flights between Punta Cana and Chile
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Bag | $60 | $75 | $95 |
| 2nd Bag | $80 | $125 | |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | $150 each | $175 each |
All Other Flights
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | Within 48 hours of flight |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Bag | $50 | $60 |
| 2nd Bag | $60 | $100 |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | $100 each | $150 each |
Flights between Ecuador and the U.S.
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Bag | $70 | $90 | $120 |
| 2nd Bag | $100 | $150 | |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | $200 each | $200 each |
Flights between South America and Oceania
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Bag | $70 | $90 | $120 |
| 2nd Bag | $100 | $150 | |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | $200 each | $200 each |
Flights within Oceania
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Bag | $50 | $60 | $65 |
| 2nd Bag | $60 | $100 | |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | $200 each | $200 each |
All Other International Flights
| Bag | 48+ hours before flight | 6 to 48 hours before flight | 1 to 6 hours before flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Bag | $70 | $90 | $120 |
| 2nd Bag | $100 | $150 | |
| 3rd to 10th Bag | $200 each | $200 each |
Oversized and Overweight Baggage Fees
If your checked bag is oversized and overweight, both fees will apply.
Oversized and overweight baggage fees can only be paid at the airport check-in counter.
Oversized Baggage Fees
If your checked bag is between 62.2 and 118.1 linear inches (158 to 300 centimeters), it’s considered oversized and subject to an additional fee.
LATAM Airlines doesn’t accept checked bags larger than 118.1 linear inches.
Overweight Baggage Fees
If your checked bag is between 51 and 99.2 pounds (23 to 45 kilograms), it’s considered overweight and subject to an additional fee.
LATAM Airlines has two weight ranges for overweight baggage:
- 51 to 70.5 pounds (23 to 32 kilograms)
- 70.5 to 99.2 pounds (32 to 45 kilograms)
As you would expect, the higher weight range has a correspondingly higher fee.
Certain destinations have a maximum weight limit of only 70.5 pounds (32 kilograms). The affected destinations are as follows:
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Europe
- Oceania
The maximum weight limit applies to flights to and from these destinations.
Domestic Flights
All excess baggage fees are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated:
- BRL: Brazil Real
- CLP: Chile Peso
- COP: Colombia Peso
Colombia has seasonal pricing (low and high season). Frustratingly, LATAM doesn’t have specific dates when high season fees apply. Instead, it provides general guidelines on when you can expect to pay higher fees:
- End-of-year holiday season
- National holidays
- Long weekends
- Summer season
- Winter season
| Route | Oversized Baggage Fee (62.2 to 118.1 in) | Overweight Baggage Fee (51 to 70.5 lb) | Overweight Baggage Fee (71 to 99.2 lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within Brazil | BRL 175 | BRL 175 | BRL 350 |
| Between Santiago de Chile and Easter Island | $125 | $75 | $150 |
| All other flights within Chile | CLP 22,000 | CLP 25,000 | CLP 50,000 |
| Within Colombia (low season) | COP 100,000 | COP 90,000 | COP 180,000 |
| Within Colombia (high season) | COP 110,000 | COP 100,000 | COP 190,000 |
| Within Ecuador | $30 | $15 | $30 |
| Within Peru | $40 | $30 | $60 |
International Flights
All oversized and overweight baggage fees are in U.S. dollars.
| Route | Oversized Baggage Fee (62.2 to 118.1 in) | Overweight Baggage Fee (51 to 70.5 lb) | Overweight Baggage Fee (71 to 99.2 lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between South American countries | $65 | $100 | $200 |
| Between South America and Central America | $125 | $100 | $200 |
| Between South America and Caribbean | $125 | $100 | $200 |
| Between South America and Europe | $125 | $100 | not allowed |
| Between South America and Oceania | $100 | $100 | not allowed |
| Within Europe | EUR 65 | EUR 60 | not allowed |
| Within Oceania | $125 | $75 | not allowed |
| All Other International Flights | $125 | $100 | $200 |
How to Avoid or Reduce Baggage Fees
If you want to save money on your baggage fees, here are some tips that you can follow:
- Choose a fare type that includes free checked baggage, such as Plus or Top fare.
- Join the airline’s LATAM Pass loyalty program and earn miles every time you fly with LATAM Airlines or partner airlines. You can use your miles to redeem free flights, upgrades, or excess baggage. You can also enjoy additional free checked baggage depending on your membership level.
- Pack light and use a scale to weigh your bags before you go to the airport. This way, you can avoid paying extra fees for overweight or oversized bags.
- If you have to bring more baggage than allowed, pay for it online in advance. You can save up to 40% on excess baggage fees if you pay online at least 48 hours before your flight.
Final Thoughts
LATAM Airlines is a great option for traveling to and from Latin America, but you should be aware of their baggage policies and fees.
All fares except Basic include 1 personal item and 1 carry-on bag. However, if you buy a Basic fare, you can add a carry-on bag as a separate purchase.
LATAM has a wide selection of fare types to suit all checked baggage needs. Generally, it’s cheaper to buy an Economy ticket that includes checked baggage rather than pay for your bags separately.
If you do buy extra bags beyond your included baggage allowance, paying for them at least 48 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure can save you up to 40% off the airport fee.
Remember to always check LATAM Airlines’ website or contact their customer service for the latest information on baggage allowances and fees.
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