Chile
Full service airline, Santiago hub LATAM Airlines baggage allowance
LATAM Airlines is a leading South American airline group with service across the Americas, Europe, and Oceania.
| Allowance | Basic and Light | Standard and Full |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on bagPlus one personal item under the seat | 12 kg55 x 35 x 25 cm | Premium Economy and Premium Business: 16 kg |
| Checked bagMaximum weight per bag | 23 kgMax 158 cm linear | 23 kgMax 158 cm linear |
Cabin baggage
What you keep with you on board. The carry-on bag goes in the overhead bin, the personal item goes under the seat in front of you.
Carry-on bag
- Size
- 55 x 35 x 25 cm
- Weight
- 12 kg in an Economy cabinPremium Economy and Premium Business: 16 kg
- Pieces
- One bag
One cabin bag plus one personal item. The Basic fare does not include the cabin bag, which can be added up to six hours before departure.
Personal item
- Size
- 45 x 35 x 20 cm
- Weight
- Included in carry-on allowance
- Examples
- Small handbag, laptop bag or backpack that fits under the seat.
Liquids: containers of 100 ml or less, all inside one transparent resealable 1 litre bag. Baby food, medication and sealed duty free purchases are exempt.
Power banks and batteries
Lithium batteries travel in the cabin, never in the hold. Since 2025 most carriers also ban using or charging a power bank during the flight.
| Item | Cabin | Checked | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power bank up to 100 WhAbout 27,000 mAh at 3.7 V | Allowed | Not allowed | One per passenger, under the seat, not in the overhead bin. Do not use or charge it on board. |
| Power bank 100 to 160 Wh | Approval needed | Not allowed | Maximum two, with airline approval before the flight. |
| Power bank over 160 Wh | Not allowed | Not allowed | Cannot travel on LATAM Airlines in any form. |
| Spare laptop and camera batteries | Allowed | Not allowed | Terminals taped or in original packaging, up to 100 Wh each. |
| Devices with built-in batteriesLaptops, phones, cameras, tablets | Allowed | Switched off | Better in the cabin. If checked, fully switched off and protected from accidental activation. |
| E-cigarettes and vapes | Allowed | Not allowed | Cabin only, never used on board. |
Checked baggage
LATAM builds the fare out of three separate things, and each one appears a step higher. The small personal item comes with every fare. The overhead bag arrives at Light. The hold only opens at Standard. Every checked bag is 23 kg and 158 cm.
| Cabin | First bag | Second bag | Max weight per bag | Max size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic and Light | Bought separately | Bought separately | 23 kg | 158 cm |
| Standard and Full | Included | Bought separately | 23 kg | 158 cm |
| Premium Economy and Premium Business, Standard or Full | Included | Included | 23 kg | 158 cm |
Basic and Light: No checked bag included. Light adds the overhead bag but nothing in the hold.
Standard and Full: One checked bag of 23 kg included, up to 158 cm.
Premium Economy and Premium Business, Standard or Full: Checked baggage included, with a 16 kg cabin bag rather than 12. Allowances change by route, fare family and booking date, so confirm on the official LATAM Airlines baggage page before you pack.
What each fare adds
Light is the trap: it buys the wheeled bag for the locker and still leaves you with nothing in the hold.
| Basic | Personal item only | |
|---|---|---|
| Light | Adds the cabin bag, no hold | |
| Standard | 1 bag, 23 kg | |
| Full | 1 bag, 23 kg | |
Premium Economy and Premium Business, on Standard or Full, also include checked baggage and raise the cabin bag from 12 kg to 16 kg. LATAM does not publish their piece count on this page. The personal item is 45 x 35 x 20 cm and 10 kg on every fare; the cabin bag is 55 x 35 x 25 cm.
Excess baggage fees
What LATAM sells on top of the fare.
| Situation | What you pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal item | Free on every fare | 45 x 35 x 20 cm, up to 10 kg |
| Cabin bag on a Basic fare | Bought separately | 55 x 35 x 25 cm, 12 kg in Economy |
| Checked bag on Basic or Light | Bought separately | Cheapest bought well in advance |
| Bag over 23 kg or 158 cm | Excess charge | Priced separately from the bag itself |
LATAM prices baggage by how far ahead you buy it, whether the date falls in high or low season, and the route, so there is no single figure to quote. Buying at the airport is the most expensive of every option.
Estimate your excess fee
Your allowance
Estimate in US dollars based on published rate ranges. The exact fee depends on your route, currency and booking date. Confirm on latamairlines.com before you pay.
Before you pack
Six habits that keep you out of the excess baggage queue.
- Weigh bags at homeA luggage scale costs less than a single overweight bag fee, and it settles the argument at home rather than at the counter.
- Prepay extra weight onlineBuying through latamairlines.com is 10 to 20 percent cheaper than paying at the counter.
- Wear the heavy itemsBoots, coats and jackets on your body do not count toward any limit.
- Use compression bagsVacuum bags cut clothing volume by up to 75 percent, which helps with the 158 cm size rule.
- Check your credit card perksSome premium cards include extra baggage or refund fees on selected airlines.
- Check your loyalty statusFrequent flyer tiers often add extra weight or an extra bag on top of the fare allowance.
Sports equipment, instruments and infants
Special items travel with conditions. Every one of them needs advance reservation, and acceptance at the airport is not guaranteed without it.
| Item | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Sports equipment | ~$30 domestic, ~$65+ international (max 300 cm, 45 kg) |
| Musical instruments | Cabin if within carry-on size; larger requires extra seat |
| Pets in cabin | Dogs/cats up to 7 kg (pet + kennel) allowed |
Baby items (strollers, car seats) do not count toward baggage limit
Book special items online before travel. Airport prices are higher than the same allowance bought online, and hold space is first come, first served.
Check-in and bag drop deadlines
Counted back from scheduled departure. Miss the bag drop cut-off and the bag does not fly, even if you do.
LATAM Airlines sets its check-in and bag drop deadlines by airport rather than publishing one timeline. Check the times on your booking, and allow longer if you have bags to drop.
If your bag does not arrive
Delayed and damaged bags follow a strict clock. Most claims fail because the report was made after leaving the airport.
Report before you leave the hall
Go to the LATAM Airlines baggage services desk in the arrivals baggage hall. You get a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) with a 10 character reference. Without it there is no claim.
Track with the PIR reference
Use the reference and your surname on the LATAM Airlines baggage tracing page. Most delayed bags arrive within 48 hours and are delivered to your address free of charge.
Track a bagKeep receipts, mind the deadlines
Essentials bought while the bag is missing can be claimed. Damage must be reported within 7 days, delayed bag expenses within 21 days of delivery, under the Montreal Convention.
How LATAM Airlines compares
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