Volaris infant and child policy: lap infants, strollers and kids flying alone
Guide to Volaris infant and child policies. Learn the rules for lap infants, who fly for no extra cost, newborns, strollers, and car seats.
Volaris allows infants under two to fly on an adult’s lap at no extra cost, including on international flights. The airline also has a clear rule for one adult traveling with two babies, and allows strollers to be checked at the gate for free.
| Topic | What Volaris says |
|---|---|
| Who counts as a lap infant | Infants from 7 days old up to under two years old can travel on an adult's lap.Source |
| Lap infant, domestic flights | A baby from 7 days old to under two years old can travel on an adult's lap at no extra cost.Source |
| Lap infant, international flights | A baby from 7 days old to under two years old can travel on an adult's lap at no extra cost.Source |
| Baby in its own seat | To have an infant travel in their own seat, you must purchase an adult ticket and bring an FAA-approved car seat.Source |
| Lap infant limits | If one adult is traveling with two babies, one baby must travel in a car seat in a purchased seat (at full fare), while the other can be a lap infant at no additional cost.Source |
| Turning 2 during the trip | If you have a round-trip ticket and your baby turns two years old during the trip, you are required to pay for their return ticket.Source |
| Youngest age to fly | The minimum age for an infant to travel is 7 days old.Source |
| Stroller | You can bring a stroller at no additional cost. It can be taken to the aircraft door, where it will be collected for transport in the cargo hold and returned to you upon disembarking.Source |
| Car seat on board | If you buy an adult ticket for your baby, you can bring an FAA-approved car seat onboard. You can verify its suitability by checking its safety labels.Source |
Lap infants and infant fares
On Volaris, a child from 7 days old up to under two years old can travel as a lap infant. This means they can sit on an adult’s lap for the flight at no extra cost on both domestic and international routes. If your baby turns two during a round-trip journey, you will be required to purchase a ticket for their return flight.
If one adult is traveling with two infants, one baby can be a lap infant, but the other must travel in an FAA-approved car seat in their own seat, purchased at the adult fare.
“If your baby is anywhere from 7 days old up to under two years old, they can travel in your lap at no extra cost.”
Official wording, cms.volaris.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“If your baby is anywhere from 7 days old up to under two years old, they can travel in your lap at no extra cost.”
Official wording, cms.volaris.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“If your baby is anywhere from 7 days old up to under two years old, they can travel in your lap at no extra cost.”
Official wording, cms.volaris.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“If you prefer your baby to travel in their seat, you can purchase an adult ticket and bring an FAA-approved car seat.”
Official wording, cms.volaris.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“If you're planning to travel with two babies and are the only adult in the reservation, one of them can enjoy the journey comfortably in a car seat fitted to the seat (purchased at full fare). At the same time, your other little one can fly in your lap at no additional cost.”
Official wording, cms.volaris.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Remember, if your baby turns two years old during your trip and you have a round-trip ticket, you'll need to pay for their return ticket.”
Official wording, cms.volaris.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Newborns and proof of age
The youngest a baby can be to fly on Volaris is 7 days old. You will need to prove your baby’s age at the airport. The airline accepts a birth certificate or passport for this. For a newborn who is only seven days old, a Certificate of Birth is also an acceptable document if you do not have the others yet.
It is always a good idea to have a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport with your travel documents.
“If your baby is anywhere from 7 days old up to under two years old, they can travel in your lap at no extra cost.”
Official wording, cms.volaris.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“To do this, you can present their birth certificate or passport. If your baby is only seven days old and has neither of these documents, don't worry; you can show the Certificate of Birth.”
Official wording, cms.volaris.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Strollers and car seats
You can bring a stroller for your baby at no additional cost. Volaris allows you to take it to the aircraft door. There, staff will collect it to be stored in the cargo hold, and it will be returned to you at the door when you disembark.
If you purchase an adult ticket for your infant, you may bring an FAA-approved car seat for them to use on board. The safety labels on the car seat will show if it is approved for aircraft use.
Full details, with the airline’s own wording: Volaris car seat and stroller policy.
“Bring a stroller at no additional cost. Take your stroller to the aircraft's door, where our team will gladly receive it to transport it to the cargo hold. We'll return it once you reach your destination as you disembark from the plane.”
Official wording, cms.volaris.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Kids flying alone
The information we reviewed from Volaris focuses on a specific documentation requirement for leaving Mexico. It states that Mexican minors or minor residents who are traveling alone or with a third party must present a notarized authorization from their parents or legal guardians to leave the country.
The official page does not detail a full unaccompanied minor program, its age limits, or other rules. For any child flying alone, you should contact Volaris directly to understand all requirements.
“Mexican minors or minor residents traveling alone or with a third party must present either of the following documents to leave the country: A notarized authorization from both parents or from the person(s) exercising parental authority or legal guardianship over the minor.”
Official wording, cms.volaris.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
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