Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Aeroméxico or Volaris?

Aeroméxico: 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Volaris: 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in).

Where do Aeroméxico and Volaris fly from?

Aeroméxico's main hubs are Mexico City (MEX). Volaris's are Guadalajara (GDL), Tijuana (TIJ), Mexico City (MEX). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Aeroméxico and Volaris partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Aeroméxico: SkyTeam; Volaris: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

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Aeroméxico vs Volaris

Q: Do Aeroméxico and Volaris include a carry-on on basic economy?

Aeroméxico: Basic fares include a carry-on and a personal item (10 kg combined), but no checked bag. Volaris: The Basic fare includes only a personal item.

Aeroméxico wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and cheaper checked bags; Volaris wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

Aeroméxico

Wins 2 categories

A carry-on on its cheapest fare
Cheaper checked bags

Volaris

Wins 1 category

A more generous carry-on weight limit

Quick verdict

Aeroméxico wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and cheaper checked bags; Volaris wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Aeroméxico: 55 × 40 × 25 cm · Volaris: 55 × 40 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Aeroméxico: Included on every fare · Volaris: Costs extra on basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): Aeroméxico: $30 · Volaris: Up to $120

Side by side

	Aeroméxico	Volaris
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 25 cm	55 × 40 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	10 kg (22 lb)	None published
Personal item	45 × 35 × 20 cm	45 × 35 × 20 cm
First checked bag (regular economy)	$30	Up to $120
Network
Alliance	SkyTeam	None
Loyalty program	Aeroméxico Rewards	None
Main hubs	MEX	GDL, TIJ, MEX

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in).

Aeroméxico includes it on every fare, while Volaris charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Aeroméxico caps carry-ons at 10 kg (22 lb); Volaris publishes no limit.

Personal items: 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) on Aeroméxico, and 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) on Volaris.

A first checked bag on Aeroméxico costs $30 on flights between the U.S. and Mexico, and a first checked bag on Volaris costs Up to $120 on flights between the U.S. and Mexico.

Basic economy

Aeroméxico (Basic): Basic fares include a carry-on and a personal item (10 kg combined), but no checked bag.

Volaris (Basic): The Basic fare includes only a personal item.

Loyalty and where they fly

Aeroméxico is in SkyTeam and Volaris is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: Aeroméxico Rewards (Aeroméxico) and none (Volaris).

Aeroméxico's main hubs are Mexico City (MEX). Volaris's are Guadalajara (GDL), Tijuana (TIJ), Mexico City (MEX). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Aeroméxico if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
cheaper checked bags
to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
nonstops from MEX

Choose Volaris if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
nonstops from GDL, TIJ, MEX

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.