LATAM Airlines baggage fees and fare rules
LATAM's cheapest fare trap is Light: Light includes a personal item, while other fares include a carry-on bag up to 12 kg.
Light can work for a very small-bag trip, but it is not the same as having a normal carry-on allowance.
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.
The main risks are Light fare baggage, Light seat selection, airport overweight/oversize handling, and restrictive change/cancellation treatment.
Price a common LATAM Airlines roundtrip before booking.
LATAM Airlines bag costs need a route, fare, or baggage-concept lookup before a useful total can be quoted.
Run the checked-bag calculator- 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 nearby fee models before you decide.
Estimate the bag-fee hit before you book.
Use the current published fee rows for LATAM Airlines to test a simple scenario. If the price depends on route, fare, or purchase timing, this module will send you to the full calculator instead of pretending there is one universal fee.
LATAM Airlines does not publish a single broad numeric USD first-bag fee in this dataset. The price depends on route, fare, currency, purchase timing, or how the allowance is calculated.
The full calculator is the safer next step because this airline does not publish a broad numeric first checked bag fee in the current fee details.
Compare the bag bill before the fare wins.
Pick travelers, bags, route context, and bag size. The table estimates only when the stored fee data has a usable fixed amount. Route-priced airlines stay flagged for lookup instead of showing a false $0.
| Airline | Trip bag cost | Annual exposure | Best card waiver | Overweight / oversize | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATAM Airlines Current page | Route lookup needed Missing first bag fee. | Route-priced | No modeled card | Standard-size input | Price this airline Usually depends on route or market and fare family. |
| Avianca | Route lookup needed Missing first bag fee. | Route-priced | No modeled card | Standard-size input | Price this airline Usually depends on route or market and fare family. |
| Copa Airlines | Route lookup needed Missing first bag fee. | Route-priced | No modeled card | Standard-size input | Price this airline Usually depends on route or market and fare family. |
| Aeroméxico | Route lookup needed Missing first bag fee. | Route-priced | No modeled card | Standard-size input | Price this airline Usually depends on route or market and fare family. |
| American Airlines | $180 | $180 | Standard-size input | Price this airline | |
| Alaska Airlines | $180 | $180 | $180 / year Atmos Rewards Visa Business card | Standard-size input | Price this airline |
| Delta Air Lines | $180 | $180 | $180 / year Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card | Standard-size input | Price this airline |
| United Airlines | $180 | $180 | $180 / year United Explorer Card | Standard-size input | Price this airline |
| Southwest Airlines | $180 | $180 | No modeled card | Standard-size input | Price this airline |
| JetBlue | $180 | $180 | $180 / year JetBlue Plus Card | Standard-size input | Price this airline |
Core fee breakdown
Published fees below are grouped by fee type and keep the route, fare, and timing limits that matter for booking.
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. | Source |
Personal item rules
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. | Source |
| 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 | Source |
| Sports equipment and special baggage | LATAM-operated flights | Route and item dependent USD | before travel / check-in | Some sports items travel as checked baggage; special items or excess weight/size may trigger charges | Source |
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. | Source |
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. | Source |
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 | Source |
| 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 | Source |
Change and cancellation references
See also the change and cancellation fee reference.
| 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 | Source |
How to avoid paying this fee
- 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.
Fare-class behavior
Light
Light includes a personal item. Checked bags and seat selection can become paid decisions based on route, fare family, and timing.
Plus / Top
These fare families include checked baggage and standard seat selection, though allowance varies by route and fare family.
Premium cabins
Premium cabins are included-allowance paths in the data, but excess baggage remains separate if the allowance is exceeded.
Changes and cancellations
Fees depend on fare family and route, with Light generally the most restrictive.
Real-world scenarios
Flying Light with a personal item
This is the cheapest clean path if the bag fits the personal-item allowance and no seat selection is needed.
Adding a checked bag to Light
Checked-bag fees apply on Light or when exceeding allowance, with the price based on route, fare family, and purchase timing.
Taking a 12 kg carry-on
Other fares include one carry-on bag up to 12 kg, while Light is the personal-item-only path.
Checking a bag over 23 kg
Overweight treatment applies above 23 kg and up to 32 kg; bags over 32 kg are not accepted.
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.
- No LATAM co-branded-card baggage waiver is shown here.
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This reference reflects the published fee rows and linked source documents available for this airline.