Air Canada carry-on size 2026

Air Canada's carry-on limit is 55 × 40 × 23 cm, with no published weight limit. The personal item limit is 43 × 33 × 16 cm, with no published weight limit. The carry-on isn't included on the cheapest fare. Wheels and handles count towards the size.

Last checked 2 Nov 2026 against Air Canada's own baggage page.

Air Canada hand luggage limits

For the cheapest Economy ticket.

Bag	Size	Weight	Included
Carry-on	55 × 40 × 23 cm	No published limit	No, paid add-on
Personal item	43 × 33 × 16 cm	No published limit	Yes

Economy Basic within Canada, the US, Mexico and the Caribbean is personal item only. Included on other fares.
Air Canada uses automated bag sizers at some airports.

Source: Air Canada, checked 2 Nov 2026. Report a change

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Won't fit

Too long by 0.1 cm. It's 55.1 cm top to bottom and Air Canada allows 55 cm.

BagAway Carry-On

Cabin bagAir Canada

Length: 55.1of 55 cm0.1 cm over
Width: 36.6of 40 cm3.4 cm spare
Depth: 22.9of 23 cm0.1 cm spare

WeightNo published limit on Air Canada

Packed weightkg

Gate staff can still refuse a bag you can't lift into the bin yourself.

What you can do

Take a bag 55 cm tall or less. 8 bags we list fit.
Or check it in when you book. It's usually cheaper than paying at the gate.
Fits 2 other airlines, including Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. See all

See bags that fit Air Canada

Air Canada rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Airline's page. Sizes include wheels and handles.

Bags that fit Air Canada's carry-on

8 of the bags we list fit. Each links to the full check.

Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag27 × 18 × 5.5 cmFits17.5 cm to spareBag page
WANDF Personal Item Duffel45 × 32 × 16 cmFits7 cm to spareBag page
Cabin Max Metz 30L45 × 36 × 20 cmFits3 cm to spareBag page
CabinZero Classic 36L45 × 31 × 20 cmFits3 cm to spareBag page
American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page
Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage55 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page
Rimowa Essential Cabin55 × 39 × 23 cmTightExact fitBag page
Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page

Popular bags that don't fit

Away Carry-On55.1 × 36.6 × 22.9 cmWon't fit0.1 cm too longBag page
Osprey Farpoint 4055.1 × 35.1 × 23.1 cmWon't fit0.1 cm too deepBag page
Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L56 × 33 × 23 cmWon't fit1 cm too longBag page
Away Bigger Carry-On57.7 × 39.1 × 24.4 cmWon't fit2.7 cm too longBag page
Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner58.4 × 38.1 × 24.8 cmWon't fit3.4 cm too longBag page
Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner58.4 × 36.8 × 22.9 cmWon't fit3.4 cm too longBag page

How it compares with other North American airlines

Airline	Carry-on	Versus Air Canada
American Airlines	55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm	10% less space
Delta Air Lines	55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm	10% less space
Frontier Airlines	61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm, 15.9 kg	24% more space
Southwest Airlines	61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm	24% more space
United Airlines	55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm	10% less space

Air Canada hand luggage questions

What size is the Air Canada carry-on?

Air Canada's carry-on limit is 55 × 40 × 23 cm, with no published weight limit. That includes wheels and handles.

What size personal item does Air Canada allow?

Air Canada's personal item limit is 43 × 33 × 16 cm, with no published weight limit. It's included on every fare.

Is the carry-on free on Air Canada?

No. Economy Basic within Canada, the US, Mexico and the Caribbean is personal item only. Included on other fares.

Will a 22-inch carry-on fit Air Canada?

A standard 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) case: won't fit. Too long by 0.9 cm. It's 55.9 cm top to bottom and Air Canada allows 55 cm.

Which bags fit Air Canada's carry-on limit?

8 of the 14 bags we list fit, including Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag, WANDF Personal Item Duffel, Cabin Max Metz 30L and CabinZero Classic 36L.