Unless you’re carrying more gear than a Gold Rush mule, you’ll be able to fly within Peru without too much baggage drama. But the old days of a free 23 kg checked bag with every ticket are gone. As of mid-2026, the major domestic airlines in Peru mostly work on a fare-bundle system: the cheapest fares include only a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you, while carry-on suitcases and checked baggage often cost extra. Buy the wrong fare and you could pay more for your suitcase than for your seat.
Below you’ll find a breakdown of the baggage policies for Peru’s four main domestic airlines, along with restricted and prohibited items; sporting equipment and musical instruments; and pets (see final sections). Airlines tinker with these rules and prices constantly, so treat the numbers below as a guide (accurate as of mid-2026) and always check the fare details at booking. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask in the comments section below.
LATAM Perú Baggage Allowance
Hand luggage: Every LATAM fare, including the cheapest Basic fare, includes one underseat bag or backpack, free of charge. This is the personal item, such as a purse or laptop bag (read more about bringing a laptop to Peru), and its maximum dimensions are 45 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm, pockets and straps included. A proper carry-on suitcase for the overhead compartment, with maximum dimensions of 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm and a maximum weight of 12 kg in economy (16 kg in the premium cabins), is included with every fare except Basic. If you bought a Basic fare, you can add a carry-on for a fee up until six hours before the flight.
Checked baggage: The standard LATAM checked bag is 23 kg, with a maximum linear dimension of 158 cm (height plus length plus width). Whether you get one free depends on your fare: as of mid-2026, Standard and Full fares include one 23 kg bag, while Basic and Light fares include none, meaning you pay extra to check anything.
Excess baggage: Extra bags and overweight bags are charged according to the route and how far in advance you buy. Adding baggage online through Mis Viajes before you fly is considerably cheaper than sorting it out at the airport.
LATAM baggage allowance policy
Sky Airline Baggage Allowance
Sky Airline is a low-cost carrier, so what you can bring depends almost entirely on the fare bundle you choose.
Hand luggage: Every Sky fare includes one personal item (a handbag, small backpack, or laptop bag) measuring no more than 45 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm and weighing up to 10 kg, which goes under the seat in front of you. A proper carry-on for the overhead compartment, up to 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm and 10 kg (wheels, pockets, and handles included), is only included with the higher fare bundles (Light, Max, and Max Flex as of mid-2026). On the cheapest fares (Basic and Standard), you pay extra for it. You can also bring a coat or jacket free of charge, which is worth remembering when flying to chilly Andean destinations like Cusco.
Checked baggage: Checked bags must weigh no more than 23 kg each and measure no more than 158 linear cm. Checked baggage is not included with the cheapest fares, so add it when you book: Sky itself points out that adding baggage in advance is always cheaper than paying at the airport.
Excess baggage: Bags over 23 kg pay an excess charge. Sky accepts single bags of up to 45 kg on flights within Peru, if you really must bring the kitchen sink.
Sky Airline baggage allowance policy
JetSMART Baggage Allowance
JetSMART, which began flying domestically in Peru in 2022, is an ultra-low-cost airline, and its baggage policy follows the same logic as Sky’s: the headline fare covers you and a small bag, and everything else is an add-on.
Hand luggage: The base fare includes one personal item weighing up to 10 kg with maximum dimensions of 45 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm, which must fit under the seat in front of you. A carry-on suitcase for the overhead compartment, up to 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm and 10 kg (one per passenger), costs extra unless it comes with your fare bundle.
Checked baggage: Checked bags cost extra. Each bag can weigh up to 23 kg and measure up to 158 linear cm, and you can check as many as five bags per passenger if you pay for them.
Excess baggage: A checked bag weighing between 23 kg and 32 kg pays a fixed excess fee. Bags over 32 kg are not accepted at all, so weigh that souvenir-stuffed monster before heading to the airport.
JetSMART baggage allowance policy
Star Perú Baggage Allowance
Star Perú, the smallest of the four, is refreshingly old-fashioned: as of mid-2026, its standard tickets still include both hand luggage and a checked bag on most routes.
Hand luggage: One piece weighing up to 8 kg, with maximum dimensions of 45 cm x 40 cm x 25 cm (pockets, wheels, and handles included) on most routes. Flights to Huánuco, which use smaller aircraft, cut this to 5 kg and 40 cm x 30 cm x 20 cm.
Checked baggage: One piece weighing up to 23 kg, with a maximum linear dimension of 158 cm, on most routes (15 kg on Huánuco flights). Allowances can vary by fare class, so check the conditions on your ticket.
Excess baggage: Star Perú lists excess baggage at US$30 plus IGV (Peru’s sales tax) per extra kilo or additional bag, which makes packing light a sound financial strategy.
Star Perú baggage allowance policy
Airlines That No Longer Fly in Peru
If you’re reading older articles or forum posts about baggage allowances in Peru (including earlier versions of this one), you’ll see rules quoted for airlines that no longer exist. Viva Air collapsed in March 2023; Peruvian Airlines stopped flying in 2019; LC Perú was grounded in late 2018 and never returned; and Avianca shut down its Peruvian domestic operation in 2020. Any baggage information you find for these airlines can be safely ignored, along with the airlines themselves.
Airline Baggage Restrictions in Peru
Airline baggage restrictions in Peru are fairly standard and typical of airline policies around the world. Always check the specific restrictions of your airline if you’re unsure. (For customs issues when entering Peru, read Peruvian Customs Regulations: What You Can and Can’t Bring Into Peru)
Things that are typically prohibited on flights in Peru include:
- Firearms
- Explosives
- Compressed gas
- Flammable liquids and solids
- Oxidizing materials
- Toxic, corrosive or infectious substances
- Radioactive material
Certain small items for personal use, like aerosols, gels, liquors, creams, deodorant sticks, lipstick and toothpaste are allowed in your carry-on luggage, as long as they’re stored inside a transparent bag of up to one liter in size (according to LATAM).
Most domestic airlines in Peru accept sporting equipment as checked luggage, including surfboards, golf clubs, bicycles, skateboards, SCUBA equipment and fishing rods. Musical instruments can also be taken as checked luggage, or as hand luggage if they fit the size restrictions. On the low-cost airlines, expect to pay for these as special or oversized baggage. Check the airline’s policy before you fly.
Taking Pets on Airlines in Peru
Pets are normally accepted on flights in Peru, sometimes in the cabin and sometimes in the hold, but always for an additional fee and under certain regulations. Pets are not considered part of the standard baggage allowance, and so are treated as an extra (and therefore you have to pay more). Each airline has specific guidelines, including weights, kennel sizes, and health paperwork, so check the relevant website for more details before booking.