Does Avianca have a carry-on weight limit?

Yes. Carry-ons on Avianca can weigh up to 10 kg (22 lb).

What is the Avianca personal item size?

45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in). Must fit under the seat in front of you.

Will a standard 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on fit on Avianca?

Not quite: a 22 × 14 × 9 in bag is 0.3 in too long for Avianca's 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) limit.

Does Avianca charge for carry-on bags?

Not on most fares, but Basic can be personal-item only. Included from the Light fare up; the cheapest fares on many routes include only a personal item.

What is the Avianca carry-on size in inches?

21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in, converted from Avianca's 55 × 35 × 25 cm limit. Measure the outside of the bag, wheels and handles included.

Can I bring a carry-on and a personal item on Avianca?

Yes, on most fares (Basic can be personal-item only): one carry-on up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) plus a personal item up to 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in).

What happens if my carry-on is too big on Avianca?

Gate agents can make you check it, and checking a bag at the gate usually costs more than adding it when you book. Avianca also checks weight: the limit is 10 kg (22 lb). Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included, before you go.

Does a backpack count as a personal item on Avianca?

Yes, if it fits within 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in). A typical small backpack or daypack and under-seat rolling bag fit, but a laptop backpack (1 cm too long), a large tote (1 cm too long, 1 cm too wide) and a weekender duffel (6 cm too long, 5 cm too deep) don't.

2026 carry-on & personal item rules

Avianca carry-on size

Q: Which airports does Avianca fly from?

Avianca flies from Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Madrid (MAD), Mexico City (MEX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Orlando (MCO), San Francisco (SFO), plus 3 more airports we cover. Each has an airport guide with transit, lounges and parking.

Avianca's carry-on baggage size limit is 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), with a 10 kg (22 lb) weight limit. Included from the Light fare up; the cheapest fares on many routes include only a personal item.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Carry-on

55 × 35 × 25 cm

21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in

Weight limit

10 kg

22 lb

Personal item

45 × 35 × 20 cm

17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in

Carry-on on cheapest fare

Not always

Basic can be personal-item only

Quick answer

Avianca allows a carry-on up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) and 10 kg, plus a personal item up to 45 × 35 × 20 cm. Basic can be personal-item only, so check your fare.

Carry-on: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
Weight limit: 10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item: 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Cheapest fare: Not on some basic fares
Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag: Too big
Checked bag: Avianca includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with M and L; XS and S includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $65.

Avianca bag sizes, drawn to scale

Carry-on: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)Personal item: 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)

Will my bag fit on Avianca?

Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.

LengthinWidthinDepthin

Weight (optional)lb

As a carry-on

Too big

0.3 in too long

Limit: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), 10 kg (22 lb)

As a personal item

Too big

4.3 in too long, 1.1 in too deep

Limit: 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)

Check this bag against every airline

Will my bag fit as a personal item on Avianca?

Typical sizes of everyday bags, checked against Avianca's 45 × 35 × 20 cm personal item limit. Measure your own bag, or use the checker above.

Small backpack or daypack41 × 30 × 15 cmFits
Under-seat rolling bag41 × 33 × 20 cmFits
Laptop backpack46 × 30 × 20 cmToo big: 1 cm too long
Large tote46 × 36 × 15 cmToo big: 1 cm too long, 1 cm too wide
Weekender duffel51 × 28 × 25 cmToo big: 6 cm too long, 5 cm too deep

Avianca carry-on rules by fare

Basic

The cheapest fares on many routes include only a personal item.

Higher fares

Standard and premium fares include a carry-on and a personal item.

Checked bags

On flights between the U.S. and South America, Avianca includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with M and L; XS and S includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $65. All Avianca bag fees

Tips for flying Avianca

•Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
•Weigh your bag at home: Avianca has a 10 kg (22 lb) carry-on limit.
•Check your fare before you pack: Basic can be personal-item only.

How Avianca compares

Carry-on rules at other Mexican and Latin American airlines.

Airline	Carry-on	Weight	Personal item	Carry-on on cheapest fare
Avianca	55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in	10 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	Not on some basic fares
Aeroméxico	55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in	10 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	Included
Volaris	55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in	—	45 × 35 × 20 cm	Costs extra
Viva Aerobus	55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in	10 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	Costs extra
Copa Airlines	22 × 14 × 10 in56 × 36 × 25 cm	10 kg	17 × 10 × 9 in	Included
LATAM Airlines	55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in	12 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	Costs extra
Azul Brazilian Airlines	55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in	10 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
GOL Linhas Aéreas	55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in	10 kg	Must fit under seat	Included

Avianca
Carry-on
55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Not on some basic fares
Aeroméxico
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
Volaris
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
Weight
—
Personal item
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Costs extra
Viva Aerobus
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Costs extra
Copa Airlines
Carry-on
22 × 14 × 10 in (56 × 36 × 25 cm)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
17 × 10 × 9 in
Cheapest fare
Included
LATAM Airlines
Carry-on
55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
Weight
12 kg
Personal item
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Costs extra
Azul Brazilian Airlines
Carry-on
55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
GOL Linhas Aéreas
Carry-on
55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included

Head-to-head comparisons

Avianca vs Aeroméxico Avianca vs Volaris Avianca vs Viva Avianca vs Copa Avianca vs LATAM

Avianca carry-on FAQ

Avianca allows a carry-on up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in). Included from the Light fare up; the cheapest fares on many routes include only a personal item.

Airports Avianca flies from

Airport guides for the airports we cover: getting into town, terminals, lounges and parking.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Houston (IAH)Los Angeles (LAX)Madrid (MAD)Mexico City (MEX)Miami (MIA)New York (JFK)Newark (EWR)Orlando (MCO)San Francisco (SFO)San Juan (SJU)Tampa (TPA)Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Sources

Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

Read how we collect and check this data, or tell us if something's out of date.

Cheap flights on Avianca and more

Now that your bag fits, get the fare. We watch prices from your home airports and email you when they drop well below normal.

Get flight deals free See Premium+ plans

Free plan available · 14-day free Premium+ trial · Cancel anytime