Does the Away Carry-On fit Air Canada's carry-on?

No. Too long by 0.1 cm. It's 55.1 cm top to bottom and Air Canada allows 55 cm. It's too big for Air Canada's personal item (12.1 cm too long). On Air Canada's cheapest fare the carry-on costs extra.

Won't fit

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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.

Side by side

Away Carry-On against Air Canada's limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	55.1 cm	55 cm	0.1 cm over
Width	36.6 cm	40 cm	3.4 cm spare
Depth	22.9 cm	23 cm	0.1 cm spare

Personal item: 43 × 33 × 16 cm
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	55.1 cm	43 cm	12.1 cm over
Width	36.6 cm	33 cm	3.6 cm over
Depth	22.9 cm	16 cm	6.9 cm over

Air Canada rules worth knowing

Carry-on: 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.

Airlines where the Away Carry-On fits

Frontier Airlines Southwest Airlines All airlines

Bags that fit Air Canada's carry-on

Biggest first.

Rimowa Essential Cabin55 × 39 × 23 cmTightExact fitBag page
American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page
Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage55 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page
Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page

Good to know

What can I do if the Away Carry-On is too big for Air Canada?

Add a checked bag when you book, which is usually cheaper than paying at the gate, or bring a smaller carry-on. The Away Carry-On does fit Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

What is Air Canada's carry-on size limit?

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

Which other bags fit Air Canada?

Rimowa Essential Cabin, American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 55, Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage and Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 55 are right on the limit, so don't overpack.