Azul vs JetSMART: fleets and facts compared
Azul (Brazil) and JetSMART (Chile) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both are among the larger low-cost airlines in South America in our directory.
- 155Azul fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 56JetSMART fleet (group), as of 29 September 2026
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Data last updated: Azul · JetSMART
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Azul fleet6 types
JetSMART fleet
The source gives no aircraft-type breakdown.
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Azul
Azul's baggage page (Portuguese) gives these sizes and weights. Whether a checked bag is included depends on the fare and loyalty tier: the page says MaisAzul and Economy MaisAzul fares include at least one checked bag.
- Personal item: 45 x 35 x 20 cm (height x width x depth), a bag or backpack that fits under the seat in front.
- Cabin bag: 55 x 35 x 25 cm, up to 10 kg.
- Checked bag: 80 x 50 x 28 cm, up to 23 kg. In general a passenger can buy and carry up to five pieces of 23 kg, though some routes have a lower limit.
- Overweight bags: on flights to, from or within Brazil, the United States and Latin America, bags over 23 kg are charged as excess up to a limit of 45 kg per piece; on flights in Europe the limit is 32 kg.
- Infants: a stroller can be taken on board free if it measures no more than 35 x 25 x 55 cm (115 cm in total) and weighs no more than 10 kg; other models are checked free.
Source: Azul, "Bagagem Azul: Franquia, Regras e Informações", read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
JetSMART
JetSMART's optional-extras page (Chile, Spanish) gives these limits. Sizes are length x width x height and include wheels, handles and pockets.
- Small bag or backpack (included): up to 10 kg and 45 x 35 x 25 cm, stowed under the seat in front (not in emergency-exit rows or the first row). A laptop case, suit carrier or nappy bag can also be carried at no charge.
- Cabin bag (paid extra): up to 10 kg and 55 x 35 x 25 cm, stowed in the overhead lockers; one per passenger.
- Checked bag (paid extra): up to 23 kg and no more than 158 cm in total linear dimensions; up to five per passenger.
- Oversized bag (paid extra): up to 23 kg, more than 158 cm and less than 230 cm in linear dimensions (surfboards up to 300 cm); up to three per passenger.
- Overweight: checked or oversized bags over 23 kg and up to 32 kg are charged a fixed excess fee; bags over 32 kg are not accepted.
Source: JetSMART, "Opcionales - Condiciones y Precios - Chile", read on 24 October 2026. Rules for flights in Argentina, Peru and Colombia are listed on the same page by country.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, Azul or JetSMART?
The two figures count different things (one covers a whole airline group), so they are not a like-for-like comparison. Azul 155 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026); JetSMART 56 aircraft, a group figure (Press report, as of 29 September 2026).
Is Azul cheaper than JetSMART?
Fares change by route, date and demand, so neither airline is always cheaper. This page compares fleets and published facts, not fares. To check prices for a trip, search both airlines for the same dates.
Which airline is older?
Azul was founded in 2008, JetSMART in 2016.
Do Azul and JetSMART share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Azul lists VCP, CNF and REC; JetSMART lists SCL, LIM, AEP and CCP.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.