Copa Airlines unaccompanied minor policy: ages, fee and rules
Find rules for the Copa Airlines unaccompanied minor service. Learn about fees, age limits, and the requirement for direct, non-connecting flights.
Copa Airlines provides a service for children traveling by themselves on its direct flights. A key part of their policy is that this service is not available for any connecting flights, so a child must travel on a single plane to their destination. The fees are set at $20 USD for a domestic trip and $150 USD for an international one.
Airline rules for young travelers can be updated. It is always a good practice to confirm all the current details, including fees and procedures, directly with Copa Airlines when you book your child’s ticket.
| Topic | What Copa Airlines says |
|---|---|
| Youngest age to fly alone | Children under 5 years old are not permitted to travel alone; they must be accompanied by a family member, guardian, or host who is at least 18 years old.Source |
| Service optional for | For passengers between 15 and 17 years old, the Unaccompanied Minor service is optional. If it is requested, the standard fees and conditions will apply.Source |
| Service fee | The unaccompanied minor service costs $20 USD for a domestic flight and $150 USD for an international flight, per trip route. The service is not allowed on connecting flights.Source |
| Flights allowed | The unaccompanied minor service is not available for connecting flights; children may only travel on direct flights where they do not change aircraft.Source |
| At the airport | The adults dropping off and picking up an unaccompanied minor must provide their identity number or photo identification.Source |
| Older kids and teens | The Unaccompanied Minor service is optional for travelers aged 15 to 17. If they use the service, the associated fees and rules apply.Source |
Kids flying alone
With Copa Airlines, children under 5 years old cannot travel by themselves; they must have a companion who is at least 18. For teenagers between 15 and 17, using the unaccompanied minor service is optional. If you do request the service for them, the standard fees and rules will apply.
A key restriction is that this service is only for direct flights where the child does not need to change aircraft. At the airport, the adults who drop off and pick up the child will need to provide their photo identification or identity number.
“Under 5 years old They must be accompanied by a family member, guardian or host who is at least 18 years of age.”
Official wording, copaair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Between 15 and 17 years old The Unaccompanied Minor service is optional. If requested, applicable fees and conditions will apply.”
Official wording, copaair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Domestic flight $20 USD International flight $150 USD Connection Not allowed”
Official wording, copaair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“This service is not available for connecting flights. Passengers may only travel on direct flights, meaning flights where they do not need to change aircraft during the journey.”
Official wording, copaair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Identity number or photo identification of the adult who will take the minor to the airport and of the adult who will receive the minor.”
Official wording, copaair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Between 15 and 17 years old The Unaccompanied Minor service is optional. If requested, applicable fees and conditions will apply.”
Official wording, copaair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
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