Carry-on baggage

What is carry-on baggage and how can I purchase it?

It is a small piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 22 lb and dimensions not exceeding 22x14x10 in. (height, length, width), including wheels and handles, which must be placed in the overhead compartments of the aircraft. 

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Customize your trip and buy your extra baggage! 

You can purchase your carry-on baggage through our website, when you purchase your ticket or during online check-in at a lower price than at the airport. This option is only available if you purchased a size XS. 


Additional carry-on baggage rates

Domestic flights

In Colombia
Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From COP 70.000
When you check in online From COP 95.000
At the airport From COP 100.000
In Ecuador
Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 15
When you check in online From USD 30
At the airport From USD 30

International flights

Identify the region according to the country of origin from which you are flying:

    • North America: United States, Canada and Mexico (except Cancun).
    • Central America: El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama.
    • The Caribbean: Aruba, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Cancun, Puerto Rico.
    • South America: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay.
From North America (except Cancun)

From the United States to Central America

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 45
When you check in online From USD 80
At the airport From USD 95

From the United States to South America

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 45
When you check in online From USD 80
At the airport From USD 85

From Canada to Central America y South America

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From CAD 70
When you check in online From CAD 110
At the airport From CAD 110

To the Caribbean

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 40
When you check in online From USD 80
At the airport From USD 80

From Mexico (except Cancun) to Central America and South America

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 45
When you check in online From USD 80
At the airport From USD 80
From Central America

To the United States or Canada

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 45
When you check in online From USD 70
At the airport From USD 95

To Mexico (except Cancun)

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 45
When you check in online From USD 80
At the airport From USD 80

To the Caribbean

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 40
When you check in online From USD 80
At the airport From USD 80

To Central America

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 50
When you check in online From USD 80
At the airport From USD 80

To South America

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 45
When you check in online From USD 80
At the airport From USD 80
From the Caribbean (Including Cancun and San Juan de Puerto Rico)

To Central America y South America

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 40
When you check in online From USD 80
At the airport From USD 80
From South America (Including Colombia and Ecuador)

To the United States and Canada

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 45
When you check in online From USD 70
At the airport From USD 80

To Mexico (except Cancun)

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 45
When you check in online From USD 80
At the airport From USD 80

To the Caribbean

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 40
When you check in online From USD 80
At the airport From USD 80

To Central America

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 45
When you check in online From USD 80
At the airport From USD 80

To South America

Add it Fare
When buying a ticket or managing a booking at avianca.com From USD 45
When you check in online From USD 85
At the airport From USD 85

The rates listed in the table are subject to change without notice.

Please note:

  • Now your carry-on baggage can go as checked-luggage at no additional cost! If your carry-on baggage has the weight and measurements indicated, come to the counter to check your carry-on baggage. Don't forget to store valuables in your personal article so that they can be carried with you in the cabin.
  • When your carry-on baggage does not meet the dimensions, weight or number of pieces allowed in the cabin, it will be considered as checked baggage and may incur an additional charge.
  • If your carry-on baggage exceeds the checked baggage conditions (overweight, oversize or number of pieces allowed), it will be checked as additional baggage.
  • Electronic cigarettes, loose lithium batteries and external portable chargers (power banks) must always be carried in your carry-on baggage, it is forbidden to transport them in checked baggage.
  • Carry-on baggage only applies to adults and children, it doesn't apply to babies (0 to 2 years old).
  • When your carry-on baggage is subject to space availability, it will be marked with the conditional standby bag tag.
  • When shopping in duty-free stores (In Bond - Duty Free), at airports, products must be carried in sealed packaging, be tamper-proof and prove that it was purchased in the stores mentioned.
  • Liquids, aerosol containers or gels larger than 100 ml or 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on baggage. If you are carrying larger amounts, we recommend that you stow them in your checked baggage. Do your shopping at the Duty Free shop at the last airport of your departure.

  • Learn more about how to carry valuable items, liquids, food and others in your carry-on baggage.
Important
Baggage is subject to inspection by the authorities when authorized by applicable law. Avianca is not responsible for damage, destruction, loss, delay, denial of transportation, confiscation of property, or other adverse effects resulting from inspections carried out by the authorities.
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