The best choice among Volaris, Aeromexico and Viva is the flight that meets your needs at an acceptable total cost. Compare the same travelers, dates and baggage, then add transfers and extras. A lower starting fare does not prove a saving. An airline’s name does not mean a checked bag is included.
A worksheet for three flight quotes
| Detail | Aeromexico | Volaris | Viva |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports and times | Copy route and flights | Copy route and flights | Copy route and flights |
| Fare and operating carrier | Confirm | Confirm | Confirm |
| Personal item and cabin bag | Check allowance | Check Zero/Basic/Plus | Check package |
| Checked bags | Pieces and weight | Pieces and weight | Pieces and weight |
| Outbound and return extras | Get quotes | Get quotes | Get quotes |
| Transfers for the group | Add cost | Add cost | Add cost |
| Changes and cancellation | Read terms | Read terms | Read terms |
Compare final amounts in one currency. If conversion is needed, use your payment method’s actual exchange rate and charges. Check whether the seller is the airline or an agency and who will handle changes. A quote for one passenger may not remain available for every member of a family.
Baggage: compare the same services
The Volaris policy reviewed on 25 October 2026 distinguishes Zero, Basic and Plus. Basic includes one checked bag up to 15 kg; Plus includes one up to 25 kg and a cabin suitcase. For Aeromexico, check the applicable region and fare. For Viva, confirm the package’s allowance against the bag rules. Check the terms for your seller and route.
Start with the pieces each person will carry. Gifts and boxes require a size check as well as a weight check. The baggage comparison worksheet separates cabin bags, checked baggage and extra pieces so you do not count a service twice.
Do not assume an extra checked bag is free because of a card or membership. Confirm eligible travelers, routes and purchase conditions. Outbound and return needs may differ if you plan to bring gifts home.
Timing and assistance: examine the route and flights
A ranking for a whole airline cannot tell you how your flight will run. Check whether you can reach the departure airport on time, whether a connection changes terminal or airport, and who is responsible when flights are bought separately. Changing airports is a ground transfer, not a walk to another gate.
Identify the support channel and the rules for modifying your reservation. If an agency sells the ticket, find out which requests it handles. Keep notices and receipts during a disruption. Rights depend on route and flights, cause and applicable rules; this comparison does not promise a universal compensation percentage.
Count only membership benefits you can use
Aeromexico’s program is called Aeromexico Rewards, as shown in its current program information. Volaris distinguishes its fares from altitude and v.club. Check that a status, card or membership perk applies to you and the flight you plan to book.
Do not count points you cannot use as a saving. Only deduct a bag charge if you know the perk applies. If obtaining the advertised fare requires purchasing a membership, include that cost. Compare a points redemption’s taxes and charges with an cash price for the same trip before deciding.
Worked example: two travelers with baggage
Example amounts in MXN, not airline quotes. Every row covers the whole trip for two people; extras already include both outbound and return travel.
| Item | Option A | Option B |
|---|---|---|
| Tickets for the group | $6,000 | $7,200 |
| Required extra baggage | $1,600 | $0 |
| Selected seats | $400 | $400 |
| Group transport | $800 | $500 |
| Total | $8,800 | $8,100 |
In this example, Option B costs $1,200 more in tickets but $700 less overall. The result changes if you do not need those bags. Replace the amounts with your quotes in the trip budget tool. Do not multiply a group charge again by the number of travelers.
Match the choice to your trip
- Backpack only: compare fares accepting its size and weight, plus airport transport.
- One or several checked bags: compare packages and add-ons with the same allowance.
- Uncertain dates: read change fees, fare differences and refund conditions.
- An essential arrival or connection: consider timing, airports and ticket protection alongside price.
FAQs
Is Aeromexico always cheaper when I need two bags?
No. Quote the same pieces for your route and fare. Card or status benefits only count if they apply to that booking.
Is the lowest starting fare best for a family?
It can be, but calculate tickets for everyone, seats you need, baggage and transfers in both directions.
Are the worked-example amounts current fares?
No. They are made-up amounts illustrating the calculation. Use real quotes for the flight you plan to buy.