Delta Air Lines carry-on size 2026

Delta Air Lines' carry-on limit is 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm, with no published weight limit. The personal item limit is not given as a size, with no published weight limit. Wheels and handles count towards the size.

Last checked 2 Nov 2026 against Delta Air Lines' own baggage page.

Delta Air Lines hand luggage limits

For the cheapest Economy ticket.

Bag	Size	Weight	Included
Carry-on	55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm	No published limit	Yes
Personal item	No size published	No published limit	Yes

22 × 14 × 9 in including wheels and handles. Included even on Basic Economy.
Delta doesn't publish a size. It just has to fit under the seat: a purse, laptop bag or small backpack.
No published carry-on weight limit.
Regional jets with under 50 seats may valet-check carry-ons.

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

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Won't fit

Too wide by 1 cm. It's 36.6 cm side to side and Delta Air Lines allows 35.6 cm.

BagAway Carry-On

Cabin bagDelta Air Lines

Length: 55.1of 55.9 cm0.8 cm spare
Width: 36.6of 35.6 cm1 cm over
Depth: 22.9of 22.9 cmExact fit

WeightNo published limit on Delta Air Lines

Packed weightkg

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

What you can do

Take a bag 35.6 cm wide or less. 3 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 Delta Air Lines

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

Bags that fit Delta Air Lines' carry-on

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

Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag27 × 18 × 5.5 cmFits17.4 cm to spareBag page
WANDF Personal Item Duffel45 × 32 × 16 cmFits3.6 cm to spareBag page
CabinZero Classic 36L45 × 31 × 20 cmFits2.9 cm to spareBag page

Popular bags that don't fit

Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L56 × 33 × 23 cmWon't fit0.1 cm too deepBag page
Osprey Farpoint 4055.1 × 35.1 × 23.1 cmWon't fit0.2 cm too deepBag page
Cabin Max Metz 30L45 × 36 × 20 cmWon't fit0.4 cm too wideBag page
Away Carry-On55.1 × 36.6 × 22.9 cmWon't fit1 cm too wideBag page
Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner58.4 × 38.1 × 24.8 cmWon't fit2.5 cm too wideBag page
Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner58.4 × 36.8 × 22.9 cmWon't fit2.5 cm too longBag page

How it compares with other North American airlines

Airline	Carry-on	Versus Delta Air Lines
Air Canada	55 × 40 × 23 cm	11% more space
American Airlines	55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm	Same space
Frontier Airlines	61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm, 15.9 kg	38% more space
Southwest Airlines	61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm	38% more space
United Airlines	55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm	Same space

Delta Air Lines hand luggage questions

What size is the Delta Air Lines carry-on?

Delta Air Lines' carry-on limit is 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm, with no published weight limit. That includes wheels and handles.

What size personal item does Delta Air Lines allow?

Delta Air Lines' personal item limit is not given as a size, with no published weight limit. It's included on every fare.

Is the carry-on free on Delta Air Lines?

Yes, the carry-on is included on Delta Air Lines' cheapest fare.

Will a 22-inch carry-on fit Delta Air Lines?

A standard 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) case: tight fit. Exactly the limit on at least one side. A bulging pocket would push it over.

Which bags fit Delta Air Lines' carry-on limit?

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