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LATAM Check-in Times & Boarding Cutoffs

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LATAM Check-in Times & Boarding Cutoffs — Summary

When LATAM check-in opens, airport and bag drop cutoffs for domestic and international flights, and how early the gate closes.

Key Travel Facts & Insights

  • When online check-in opens: 48 hours before departure..
  • Domestic airport cutoff: 45 minutes for South American domestic flights..
  • International airport cutoff: 60 minutes before departure..
  • Bag drop deadline: 60 minutes before international departure..
AirlineLATAM Airlines
IATA CodeLA
TopicCheck-in & Boarding
Last reviewed2026-07-31

When online check-in opens

48 hours before departure.

Domestic airport cutoff

45 minutes for South American domestic flights.

International airport cutoff

60 minutes before departure.

Bag drop deadline

60 minutes before international departure.

Boarding and gate closure

Gates close 20 minutes before departure. São Paulo Guarulhos requires substantial transit time between terminals.

Doing it in the app

latamairlines.com and the app handle changes, seats and bags.

LATAM check-in & boarding — common questions

When does LATAM check-in open?

48 hours before departure.

How early do I need to be at the airport for LATAM?

Domestic: 45 minutes for South American domestic flights. International: 60 minutes before departure. Bags: 60 minutes before international departure.

How long before departure does the LATAM gate close?

Gates close 20 minutes before departure. São Paulo Guarulhos requires substantial transit time between terminals.

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