Does the Away Carry-On fit Southwest Airlines' carry-on?

Yes. Fits with at least 2.5 cm to spare on every side. It's too big for Southwest Airlines' personal item (13.8 cm too long).

Fits

Flying with
61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm
Checking
55.1 × 36.6 × 22.9 cm, hard shell
Units
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Fits

Fits with at least 2.5 cm to spare on every side.

BagAway Carry-On
Cabin bagSouthwest Airlines
Length
55.1of 61 cm5.9 cm spare
Width
36.6of 40.6 cm4 cm spare
Depth
22.9of 25.4 cm2.5 cm spare
WeightNo published limit on Southwest Airlines

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

Southwest Airlines rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Airline's page. Sizes include wheels and handles.

Side by side

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

Carry-on: 61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm
SideBagLimitResult
Length55.1 cm61 cm5.9 cm spare
Width36.6 cm40.6 cm4 cm spare
Depth22.9 cm25.4 cm2.5 cm spare
Personal item: 41.3 × 34.3 × 20.3 cm
SideBagLimitResult
Length55.1 cm41.3 cm13.8 cm over
Width36.6 cm34.3 cm2.3 cm over
Depth22.9 cm20.3 cm2.6 cm over

Southwest Airlines rules worth knowing

  • Carry-on: 24 × 16 × 10 in, bigger than most US airlines allow.
  • Personal item: 16.25 × 13.5 × 8 in.
  • A bag packed to Southwest's limit may not fit a connecting Delta or United flight.

Airlines where the Away Carry-On fits

Bags that fit Southwest Airlines' carry-on

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Good to know

Will the Away Carry-On still fit Southwest Airlines when it's packed?

It should. It has 2.5 cm to spare on its tightest side, and a stuffed front pocket usually adds 3 to 5 cm, so don't overfill the outside pockets.

What is Southwest Airlines' carry-on size limit?

Southwest Airlines' carry-on limit is 61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm, with no published weight limit.

Which other bags fit Southwest Airlines?

Rimowa Essential Cabin and Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner fit with room to spare. Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner and Away Bigger Carry-On are right on the limit.