LATAM Airlines baggage fees and fare rules

IATA: LA

Last verified: 2026-08-23

Last verified: 2026-08-23Core baggage status: Recently checked

Route and fare determine the answer

Cabin allowance

LATAM's cheapest fare trap is Light: Light includes a personal item, while other fares include a carry-on bag up to 12 kg.

Personal-item treatment

Light can work for a very small-bag trip, but it is not the same as having a normal carry-on allowance.

Checked allowance or charge

LATAM checked baggage is fare- and route-based. Plus, Top, and Premium cabins include checked baggage, while Light fares or excess allowance trigger paid checked-bag pricing by route, fare family, and timing.

Route and baggage-concept limits

The main risks are Light fare baggage, Light seat selection, airport overweight/oversize handling, and restrictive change/cancellation treatment.

Quick ways to avoid fees

Do not book Light unless the personal-item-only allowance is enough or paid baggage still leaves Light cheaper.
Compare Light against Plus or Top when a checked bag is likely, because eligible higher fares include baggage.
Keep checked bags at or below 23 kg and 158 cm to avoid airport overweight or oversize treatment.
Check the country and route rules for unaccompanied-minor travel because availability and fees vary by country and route.

Last verified note: The LATAM carry-on, checked-bag, excess-baggage, seat, change/cancellation, and unaccompanied-minor details shown here were last verified on 2025-12-24.

Core fee breakdown

International allowances and charges often depend on route, cabin, fare family, and whether the itinerary uses a weight or piece concept.

Carry-on rules

See also the broader carry-on fee reference.

When the issue is whether a bag will physically pass at the gate, compare the published rule with sizer enforcement reality.

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
All fares	All routes	0.00 USD	per flight	Basic can be personal-item-only on some domestic South America routes; Light adds a 12 kg cabin bag.	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Checked baggage fees

See also the checked baggage fee reference. For a side-by-side baseline comparison, review Avianca, Copa Airlines, Aeromexico, American Airlines.

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
Eligible fares	All routes	0.00 USD	each way	Plus/Top or Standard/Full-style fares include checked bags; quantity depends on route and fare family.	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
All fares	All routes	Depends on route, fare family, and timing USD	each way	Bag prices vary by flight date, season, purchase timing, route, and airport space availability	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Excess and overweight baggage

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
All fares	All routes	Airport-priced by route and weight USD	at airport	Overweight is paid at check-in; many markets cap checked pieces at 32 kg, while some allow up to 45 kg.	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Oversized baggage

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
All fares	All routes	Airport-priced by route and size USD	at airport	Oversize is paid at check-in; some markets allow up to 300 linear cm if the extra cost is paid.	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Seat and fare-related fees

See also the seat selection fee reference.

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
Eligible fares	All routes	0.00 USD	at booking / manage booking	Standard seat selection included on Plus, Top, and Premium fares; timing and availability depend on fare family	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
Light fares	All routes	Depends on route, seat type, and timing USD	at booking / manage booking	Seat selection fees apply on Light fares; amount varies by route, seat type, and time of selection	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Change and cancellation references

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
All fares	All routes	Depends on fare family and route USD	before departure	Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; Light fares are generally the most restrictive	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

When fees may not apply

Unaccompanied-minor service is available only on select routes and ages and varies by country and route.
Bags over 32 kg are not accepted as checked baggage.

Compare with other airlines

Comparison links below are limited to airlines with closely related fee structures or booking models.

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