Breeze Airways vs Volaris: fleets and facts compared
Breeze Airways (United States) and Volaris (Mexico) 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 North America in our directory.
- 64Breeze fleet, as of 31 August 2026
- 155Volaris fleet (group), as of 30 June 2026
- United States · Hubs CHS · TPA · PVD +3 · founded 2021Active
- Mexico · Hubs GDL · TIJ · MEX +3 · founded 2006Active
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: Breeze Airways · Volaris
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Breeze Airways fleet1 type
Volaris fleet4 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Breeze Airways
Breeze's help centre article "Bag Allowance and Dimensions" sets out these limits. Sizes and weights only; carry-on and checked bags are bought separately or come with a bundle.
- Personal item: one per guest at no charge, such as a purse, briefcase, small backpack or laptop bag. It must fit under the seat in front and not exceed 17 x 13 x 8 inches.
- Carry-on bag: one per guest, bought individually or included in bundles. Maximum 22 x 14 x 9 inches including handles and wheels, and no more than 35 lb. If overhead bins are full, carry-ons may have to be checked.
- Checked bags: maximum 62 linear inches (length + width + height) and 50 lb. Larger or heavier bags are charged as oversized or overweight. Bags over 99 lb or 80 linear inches are not accepted.
- Pet carriers count as the personal item. The under-seat space at standard and extra-legroom seats is 17 x 8 x 13 inches, and carriers do not fit under Breeze Ascent seats.
Bags cannot be removed within 24 hours of departure. Source: Breeze Airways Info & FAQs, "Bag Allowance and Dimensions" and "Carry-On Bags", read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
Volaris
Volaris's baggage policy page (Spanish-language Mexico site) sets out the following. Sizes and weights only; the same limits apply on domestic and international flights.
- Personal item (all fares, Zero, Básica and Plus): one small item such as a backpack, handbag, briefcase or laptop case that fits under the seat in front, maximum 35 x 45 x 20 cm.
- Carry-on bag: included with Plus, or added to Zero and Básica. Maximum 55 x 40 x 25 cm and 10 kg. The personal item and carry-on together must not exceed 20 kg.
- Checked bag included in the fare: Básica includes one bag of up to 15 kg and Plus one of up to 25 kg. Zero includes no checked bag. Maximum size is 158 cm (length + width + height).
- Extra checked bags: up to five per booking, each up to 25 kg and 158 linear cm. The absolute maximum per piece, including overweight, is 45 kg.
- Special items: musical instruments up to 200 linear cm and sports equipment up to 280 linear cm.
Source: Volaris, "Política de equipaje", read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, Breeze Airways or Volaris?
The two figures count different things (one covers a whole airline group), so they are not a like-for-like comparison. Breeze Airways 64 aircraft (Press report, as of 31 August 2026); Volaris 155 aircraft, a group figure (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026).
Is Breeze Airways cheaper than Volaris?
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?
Volaris was founded in 2006, Breeze Airways in 2021.
Do Breeze Airways and Volaris share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Breeze Airways lists CHS, TPA, PVD, ORF, MCO and RDU; Volaris lists GDL, TIJ, MEX, CUN, MTY and BJX.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.