Does LATAM have a carry-on weight limit?

Yes. Carry-ons on LATAM can weigh up to 12 kg (26.5 lb).

What is the LATAM 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 LATAM?

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

What is the LATAM carry-on size in inches?

21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in, converted from LATAM'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 LATAM?

Only the personal item is free on Basic; the carry-on is an add-on or comes with higher fares. Must fit under the seat in front of you.

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

Gate agents can make you check it, and checking a bag at the gate usually costs more than adding it when you book. LATAM also checks weight: the limit is 12 kg (26.5 lb). Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included, before you go.

Which airports does LATAM fly from?

LATAM flies from Madrid (MAD), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Orlando (MCO). Each has an airport guide with transit, lounges and parking.

Does a backpack count as a personal item on LATAM?

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

LATAM Airlines carry-on size

LATAM Airlines's carry-on baggage size limit is 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), with a 12 kg (26.5 lb) weight limit. Included from the Light fare up. Basic fares include only a personal item; you can buy a carry-on until shortly before departure.

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

12 kg

26.5 lb

Personal item

45 × 35 × 20 cm

17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in

Carry-on on cheapest fare

Costs extra

Basic includes only a personal item

Quick answer

LATAM Airlines allows a carry-on up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) and 12 kg, plus a personal item up to 45 × 35 × 20 cm. The cheapest fare includes only the personal item; the carry-on costs extra.

Carry-on: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
Weight limit: 12 kg (26.5 lb)
Personal item: 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Cheapest fare: Costs extra on the cheapest fare
Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag: Too big
Checked bag: LATAM includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Standard; Basic and Light includes no checked bag. Extra bags are priced when you book.

LATAM 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 LATAM?

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), 12 kg (26.5 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)

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Will my bag fit as a personal item on LATAM?

Typical sizes of everyday bags, checked against LATAM'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

LATAM carry-on rules by fare

Basic

Basic fares include only a personal item.

Higher fares

Bundles and higher fares add the carry-on; otherwise you buy it separately.

Checked bags

On flights between the U.S. and South America, LATAM includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Standard; Basic and Light includes no checked bag. Extra bags are priced when you book. All LATAM bag fees

Tips for flying LATAM

•Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
•Weigh your bag at home: LATAM has a 12 kg (26.5 lb) carry-on limit.
•Add the carry-on when you book. It usually costs more later and the most at the gate.

How LATAM compares

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

Airline	Carry-on	Weight	Personal item	Carry-on on cheapest fare
LATAM Airlines	55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in	12 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	Costs extra
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
Avianca	55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in	10 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	Not on some basic fares
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

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
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
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
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

LATAM vs Aeroméxico LATAM vs Volaris LATAM vs Viva LATAM vs Copa LATAM vs Avianca LATAM vs Azul LATAM vs GOL

LATAM carry-on FAQ

LATAM Airlines allows a carry-on up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in). Included from the Light fare up. Basic fares include only a personal item; you can buy a carry-on until shortly before departure.

Airports LATAM flies from

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

Madrid (MAD)Miami (MIA)New York (JFK)Orlando (MCO)

Sources

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

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