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Volaris Costa Rica Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest Volaris Costa Rica (Q6) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: Q6Founded 2016HQ: San José, Costa Rica
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About Volaris Costa Rica

Explore the latest Volaris Costa Rica (Q6) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

The airline was founded in 2016 as a subsidiary of Mexican low cost carrier Volaris. It operates a small fleet of A320 family aircraft. The main base of operations is San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport. Its routes cover destinations in the United States, Mexico and Central America.

Airline codeQ6
Main hubSJO
Alliance-
Destinations7
Countries4
Fleet3
Updated: October 2026

Popular Volaris Costa Rica routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
SJO to GDLSan José to Guadalajara3h 30m0NONSTOP
SJO to MCOSan José to Orlando3h 21m0NONSTOP
SJO to MEXSan José to Mexico City3h 0m0NONSTOP
SJO to CUNSan José to Cancún2h 18m0NONSTOP

Volaris Costa Rica hubs and focus cities

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7 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving San José

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RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
SJO to GDLSan José to Guadalajara3h 30m0NONSTOP
GDL to SJOGuadalajara to San José3h 22m0NONSTOP
SJO to MCOSan José to Orlando3h 21m0NONSTOP
MCO to SJOOrlando to San José3h 19m0NONSTOP
MEX to SJOMexico City to San José3h 10m0NONSTOP
SJO to MEXSan José to Mexico City3h 0m0NONSTOP
SJO to CUNSan José to Cancún2h 18m0NONSTOP
CUN to SJOCancún to San José2h 9m0NONSTOP
GUA to SJOGuatemala City to San José1h 35m0NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

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Aircraft

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CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyAirbus A320 A320-20071-74 cm46 cm5 cm

Volaris Costa Rica baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

The total size limit for Volaris carry-on baggage is 41.2 inches or 104.6 centimeters. The maximum weight of checked-in Volaris baggage may be 25 kg. Approximately 45 kilograms or 101 pounds of checked-in Volaris luggage may weigh overweight.

Volaris Costa Rica Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

The airline allows pets in the cabin. The animal must travel in a cage without wheels. One animal in the cage is allowed except puppies between 8 and 24 weeks of age or if the animals have enough space to move around. The weight of the kennel, together with the pet, may not exceed 10 kg.

Flying with pets on Volaris Costa Rica

Infants

Children under two years of age are considered infants. Children younger than seven days old are not allowed on the flight. Infants do not need a separate seat. They may travel on the lap of an accompanying adult. One adult may travel with two children provided that one of them travels in a car seat (approved for airplane use) at full cost and the other sits on an adult's lap.

Volaris Costa Rica Infants policy

Check in rules

For domestic flights, check-in opens 72 hours and 60 minutes before departure. For international flights, you can check in between 24 hours and 60 minutes before departure. Check-in desks open three hours before departure and close 60 minutes before departure.

Volaris Costa Rica Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

Children over the age of five can travel alone. A minors' escort service is compulsory for children 5-12 years old. For children over the age of 12 years old the minors' escort service is not compulsory and can be booked on request of parents.

Unaccompanied minors in Volaris Costa Rica

On-time performance

74.93%On-time arrivals
10.17 minAverage delay
99.19%Completion rate
0.81%Cancellation rate

Volaris Costa Rica FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Volaris Costa Rica.

What cabin-baggage limits apply to Volaris Costa Rica?

The baggage page lists a 35×45×20cm underseat personal item and a 55×40×25cm cabin bag of up to 10kg. Combined weight must not exceed 20kg; cabin-bag inclusion depends on fare or extras.

How do I confirm Volaris Costa Rica standard checked-baggage allowance?

The page lists 158cm combined dimensions. Included bags may be 15kg or 25kg depending on fare; separately purchased standard checked bags allow up to 25kg each. This does not mean every ticket includes a bag.

How can I add Volaris Costa Rica baggage after booking?

Use My Trips, the Volaris app, the Call Center or the airport, paying applicable charges. Confirm the bag type and route-specific price.

Does a personal disability-related wheelchair use Volaris Costa Rica baggage allowance?

Q6 clause 3.1 provides free carriage of personal disability-related mobility aids. An extra wheelchair may use baggage allowance or incur excess charges; battery-powered chairs remain subject to dangerous-goods requirements.

When must I notify Volaris Costa Rica about my own breathing equipment?

Notify the airline at least 48 hours before departure for a personal oxygen concentrator, ventilator, respirator or CPAP device, and confirm equipment- and route-specific conditions.

When does Volaris Costa Rica’s 24-hour refund option apply to US flights?

Q6 clause 5.1 requires booking at least seven days before departure, notifying cancellation within 24 hours of purchase and not having checked in by any method. This provision is specific to flights to/from the US.

What is the My Trips name-change deadline for Volaris Costa Rica international flights?

The service terms include Vuela Aviación S.A. Apply and pay at least 72 hours before an international departure. Once checked in, My Trips renaming is unavailable; booking eligibility restrictions also apply.

Can agency or pet bookings use Volaris Costa Rica’s My Trips passenger-renaming service?

The service excludes agency/group bookings, codeshares, pets, specified insurance/CBX products and listed infant/child situations, among other restrictions. Verify eligibility in My Trips; passenger replacement is not universally available.

When must deferred TUA be paid for a Volaris Costa Rica itinerary involving Mexico?

For flights originating in, destined for or connecting in Mexico, the Q6 terms require payment through My Trips or the official app no later than four hours before departure. Outstanding payments prevent check-in and boarding-pass access.

What documents support a Volaris Costa Rica baggage claim?

The Q6 form requests a ticket copy, irregularity-report copy, original baggage tag and an excess-baggage receipt copy if applicable. Retain the original tag and obtain the irregularity report.