Volaris Airlines Infant Policy – Age Rules, Seats & Baggage Explained

Flying with a baby is simpler when you know the age cut-off, what sits on your lap, and which bags are free. Volaris treats children under two as infants, not as regular passengers, so the booking flow, documents, and cabin rules are different from a child fare. Age is counted on each flight date, not on the day you pay.

The Volaris Airlines Infant Policy covers babies from seven days old until they turn two. A lap infant sits with one adult and does not occupy a purchased seat. If you want a car seat in the cabin, you buy a full adult ticket for the baby. One adult may take two infants only if one uses a paid seat with an approved restraint and the other rides on the lap. Infants and their carers cannot sit in emergency-exit rows. Volaris aircraft typically do not provide bassinets.

Volaris Infant Age Rules and Seat Options

Volaris infant age rules and seat options hinge on the travel date. If the child is still under two on departure but turns two before the return, the inbound sector needs a paid child or adult seat. Newborns younger than seven days are not accepted.

Lap travel uses an extension belt during take-off, landing, and turbulence. A purchased seat allows an FAA-approved (or equivalent) child restraint with the correct labels, fitted in a window seat where the crew can secure it. The restraint cannot be used on a lap or in an unpaid seat.

Travel type	Age on flight date	Seat	Typical cost	Restraint
Lap infant	7 days to under 2	Adult’s lap	No extra ticket cost per official rules	Extension belt
Infant with own seat	7 days to under 2	Paid adult seat	Full fare	FAA-approved car seat
Child	2 years and over	Own seat required	Child or adult fare	Standard belt / car seat if desired
Two infants, one adult	Both under 2	One lap + one paid seat	One free lap + one full fare	Car seat on the paid seat

If you need help matching seats to ages before you pay, call +1-833-894-5333 with travel dates and the child’s date of birth.

Volaris Flying with Newborn Rules

Volaris flying with newborn rules start at day seven. Bring a birth certificate, passport, or, for a very new baby without those papers, a certificate of birth. Formula, milk, and baby food may go in the cabin; follow the airline’s container limits (official guidance still points to small containers, so pack extras in checked bags if needed). There is no bassinet, so plan to hold the baby or buy a seat with a car seat for longer sectors.

Add Lap Child to Volaris Booking

To add lap child to Volaris booking, include one baby when you search on the website or app. The infant’s name is entered at the passenger step. If the ticket is already issued, add the infant through Manage Booking or customer service; you will still need proof of age. Do not arrive at the airport with an unlisted baby: the infant must be on the reservation even when no seat is sold.

International Infant Ticket Fee Volaris

Official pages state that a qualifying lap baby travels at no extra ticket cost. For international infant ticket fee Volaris, still complete checkout carefully: some itineraries may display government taxes or destination charges even when the base infant fare is zero. A baby in their own seat pays the applicable adult fare. International travel always requires the infant’s own passport and, where the destination demands it, a visa. A parent’s passport does not cover the child.

Required Documentation for Traveling with Infants on Volaris

Required documentation for traveling with infants on Volaris should be carried in hand, not in the hold.

• Domestic Mexico: birth certificate or passport to prove age.

• Seven-day-old without those documents: certificate of birth.

• International: infant passport plus visa if required; a birth certificate is useful if only one parent is travelling.

• Car seat: labels showing approval for aircraft use.
  

Volaris Infant Baggage Allowance and Stroller Rules

A lap infant does not receive a personal baggage allowance. Volaris infant baggage allowance and stroller rules still give families useful free items: you may take a stroller to the aircraft door; staff tag it for the hold and return it on arrival. The paid Baby Combo (price varies by season) adds a diaper bag up to 10 kg and 25 x 40 x 40 cm as carry-on, plus one checked item such as a car seat, travel crib, or baby carrier. Without the combo, a car seat used onboard still needs a paid infant seat; unused car seats may be checked under normal bag rules unless included in the combo.

For add-ons, documents, or an infant missing from an existing PNR, call +1-833-894-5333 before you leave home.

Short FAQs

Can a two-year-old still sit on my lap? No. Age is checked on each flight date.

Do I need a passport for a baby on a Mexico domestic flight? A birth certificate is usually enough; a passport is required for international trips.

Is a stroller a free extra bag? Yes, gate-check of a stroller for an infant is included at no extra charge.

Can I add the baby after I booked? Yes, via Manage Booking or an agent, with proof of age.

Closing Conclusion

Keep the child under two on every sector, add them at search, pack proof of age, and decide early between lap travel and a paid car-seat seat. Use the free stroller gate-check and consider Baby Combo if you need a diaper bag and a checked crib or carrier. For booking changes or document questions under the Volaris Airlines Infant Policy, contact +1-833-894-5333 so the infant is ticketed correctly before you reach the airport.