Airline codes
Y4 · VOI
IATA · ICAO · callsign “VOLARIS”
Volaris’ IATA code is Y4, its ICAO code is VOI, and the radio callsign is VOLARIS. Type Y4 and your flight number into a status search to follow a Volaris flight.
Volaris (Y4) Guide
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In short
Volaris is Mexico's largest low-cost airline, headquartered in Mexico City with hubs in Guadalajara, Mexico City and Tijuana. Its Airbus A320 and A321 fleet flies to 69 destinations in Mexico, the USA and Central America, useful for cheap domestic trips and visits across the US border. Volaris has no alliance and runs v.club. Every seat is Economy.
Volaris is Mexico’s largest airline by passengers, an ultra-low-cost carrier flying an all-Airbus A320-family fleet.
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What to expect
Volaris (IATA Y4) is a Mexican ultra low-cost airline headquartered in Santa Fe, Mexico City, and the largest airline in Mexico by passengers, with about 42 per cent of the domestic market. From hubs in Guadalajara, Mexico City and Tijuana it flies to about 69 destinations in Mexico, the United States and Central America. It suits price-conscious travellers, including the many Mexican families who fly between Mexico and the US.
How Volaris began
Volaris started pre-operations in August 2005 as Vuela Airlines, owned in equal 25 per cent shares by Grupo Televisa, the bank Inbursa, TACA Airlines and the Discovery Americas fund. The first scheduled flight, from Toluca to Tijuana, took off on 13 March 2006.
Televisa and Inbursa sold out in July 2010, and a fund linked to Indigo Partners, joined TACA's owners and Discovery Americas. Mexico City flights began in September 2010, picking up routes left by Aerocalifornia and Mexicana, and in March 2011 the hub moved from Toluca to Guadalajara. Volaris became the first airline in North America to fly the Airbus A320neo in September 2016.
Hubs, bases and network
Guadalajara, Mexico City and Tijuana are the hubs, with focus cities at Cancún, León/Del Bajío and Monterrey and crew bases in Culiacán and Morelia as well. Tijuana is popular with travellers from Southern California. The network mixes domestic Mexican routes with flights to the United States and Central America.
Subsidiaries Volaris Costa Rica, flying since November 2016 from San José, and Volaris El Salvador extend the network in Central America. Volaris codeshares with Copa, Frontier, Hainan, Iberia and Turkish Airlines and has an interline deal with Condor. It is not part of a global alliance.
The Viva Aerobus deal
In December 2025 Volaris and its main low-cost rival, Viva Aerobus, signed an agreement to form a shared holding company. Both brands are to continue, and the aim is to cut fleet and operating costs.
Share listings, leadership and passenger numbers
Volaris shares trade in Mexico City (VOLAR) and New York (VLRS). Enrique Beltranena is chief executive. In 2023 the airline carried 33.5 million passengers on 211 routes with an 86 per cent load factor, and it employed 7,198 people.
Flying the ultra low-cost way
The base fare covers the seat and a small personal item. Everything else is an extra, so decide what you need before you book and pay for it online. For trips between Mexico and the US, compare Volaris with Viva Aerobus and US airlines on the same route, as the cheapest headline fare is not always the cheapest once extras are added.
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- Founded2005
- Other gatewaysMEX / TIJ / CUN / MTY
- Online check-inYes
Everything you should know
At a glance
Volaris (IATA: Y4, ICAO: VOI) is a Mexican ultra-low-cost airline founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mexico City, with hubs in Guadalajara, Mexico City and Tijuana. It flies about 147 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft to around 69 destinations in Mexico, the US and Central America.
| Headquarters | Santa Fe, Mexico City, Mexico |
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| Fleet types | Airbus A321neo, A320neo, A321, A320 |
| Frequent flyer | v.club |
| Official website | volaris.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Destinations listed in Volaris’ published network, grouped by region. Seasonal and new Volaris routes come and go, so check the schedule for your dates.
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Mexico
Guadalajara (GDL) departures7 destinations
FromTo GDL MEX GuadalajaraMexico City Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
FromTo GDL TIJ GuadalajaraTijuana Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
FromTo GDL CUN GuadalajaraCancún Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
FromTo GDL MTY GuadalajaraMonterrey Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
FromTo GDL BJX GuadalajaraLeón Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
FromTo GDL CUL GuadalajaraCuliacán Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
FromTo GDL MXL GuadalajaraMexicali Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
USA
Guadalajara (GDL) departures5 destinations
FromTo GDL LAX GuadalajaraLos Angeles Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
FromTo GDL ORD GuadalajaraChicago Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
FromTo GDL LAS GuadalajaraLas Vegas Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
FromTo GDL SJC GuadalajaraSan Jose Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
FromTo GDL ATL GuadalajaraHartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
Central America
Guadalajara (GDL) departures3 destinations
FromTo GDL SJO GuadalajaraSan José, Costa Rica Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
FromTo GDL SAL GuadalajaraSan Salvador Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
FromTo GDL GUA GuadalajaraGuatemala City Available airlines1 airline- Volaris
Fleet and aircraft
147 Airbus A320 family aircraft: 44 A320s, 56 A320neos, 10 A321s and 37 A321neos, with 121 more neos on order. Volaris was North America's first A320neo operator in 2016.
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Airbus A320neo Narrow-body · 56 Domestic and US routes
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Airbus A321neo Narrow-body · 37 Busy domestic and US routes
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Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body · 44 Domestic routes
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Airbus A321-200 Narrow-body · 10 Domestic routes
Cabin classes
One cabin.
Economy All flights
Ultra-low-cost
Personal itemOptional cabin and checked bagsOptional seatFood for purchase
v.club
Volaris’s membership programme, launched in 2012.
Members get access to member fares and discounts on Volaris bookings. VPass is a separate subscription where you pay a fixed amount and then only taxes and extras on flights.
Baggage allowance
On Volaris, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your Y4 e-ticket.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
The basic fare includes only a personal item; cabin bags and checked bags are bought in bundles or as extras.
Pro tip: add bags online when you book; airport prices are higher.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Getting through check-in for Volaris is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.
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Step 1
Check in online
Online check-in for Y4 flights is on the official Volaris website or app. You need the Y4 booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
International Volaris passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires. Domestic Y4 passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Volaris closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at GDL.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Volaris desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your Y4 trip.
Volaris counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official Volaris website.
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Cheap tickets
How to find a cheaper Volaris fare without giving up the bag or seat you need.
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Look across the week
If your dates can move, look at Y4 flights across the whole week. Midweek seats are often cheaper than weekend ones.
Midweek flights -
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Avoid peak seasons
Christmas, Semana Santa (Easter) and the summer holidays are the busiest times in Mexico.
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Compare Volaris fare types
Look at the next Volaris fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.
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Cross the border at Tijuana
From Southern California, the Cross Border Xpress bridge lets you walk to Tijuana airport, where domestic Mexican fares are often lower.
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Yes. Volaris is an ultra-low-cost airline; the basic fare includes only a personal item.
In December 2025 they agreed to form a joint holding company while keeping both brands.
Yes, within the rules of your fare. Basic Y4 fares are the most restrictive, so check the fare conditions first and change the booking through Volaris or your travel agent.
Yes. Children under two usually travel on an adult’s lap with an infant ticket. Add the infant when you book and check Volaris’ rules on prams and car seats.
Enter your Y4 flight number on volaris.com or in the app, or watch the departure boards at the airport.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Volaris.
We check these Volaris answers with the airline’s own sources and aviation references every season.
Prices & payment
Yes. Volaris is an ultra low-cost carrier. The base fare includes the seat and a small personal item, while carry-on bags, checked bags and seat selection are sold as extras or in fare bundles.
General
The main hubs are Guadalajara, Mexico City and Tijuana. Focus cities include Cancún, León/Del Bajío and Monterrey, and the airline also has operating bases in Culiacán and Mexicali.
v.club is a paid Volaris membership that gives access to discounted fares for the member and companions on the same booking. Check the Volaris website for current prices and terms before joining.
Baggage is not included in the basic fare. Check the size and weight limits and the bag prices for your route on the Volaris website, and add bags during booking rather than at the airport.
Volaris uses the IATA code Y4 and the ICAO code VOI.
In December 2025 the two airlines agreed to form a shared holding company. Both brands are to keep flying.
Volaris's hubs are Guadalajara, Mexico City and Tijuana, with focus cities at Cancún, León/Del Bajío and Monterrey.
Yes. Its subsidiaries Volaris Costa Rica, flying since November 2016, and Volaris El Salvador serve Central America.
The Volaris fleet section on this page lists 4 aircraft types.
Volaris offers Economy class.
The Volaris frequent flyer programme is v.club. How members earn and spend points is explained in the v.club section of this guide.
Getting there
No. Volaris is not in Star Alliance, SkyTeam or oneworld. It has codeshares with Frontier Airlines and Condor, and in December 2025 agreed with Viva Aerobus to form a joint holding company while keeping separate brands.
Yes. Volaris carries more passengers than any other Mexican airline and holds about 42 per cent of the domestic market.
Online check-in: yes. Check in on volaris.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
Booking
Volaris flies to 69 destinations. They are listed by region, with fares and route guides where we have them, in the destinations section of this page.
