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Does the Rimowa Essential Cabin fit Delta Air Lines' carry-on?

No. Too wide by 3.4 cm. It's 39 cm side to side and Delta Air Lines allows 35.6 cm. It's too big for Delta Air Lines' personal item (No size published).

Won't fit

Flying with
55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm
Checking
55 × 39 × 23 cm, hard shell
Units
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Won't fit

Too wide by 3.4 cm. It's 39 cm side to side and Delta Air Lines allows 35.6 cm.

BagRimowa Essential Cabin
Cabin bagDelta Air Lines
Length
55of 55.9 cm0.9 cm spare
Width
39of 35.6 cm3.4 cm over
Depth
23of 22.9 cm0.1 cm over
WeightNo published limit on Delta Air Lines

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

We haven't checked this bag's size against the brand yet.

See bags that fit Delta Air Lines

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

Side by side

Rimowa Essential Cabin against Delta Air Lines' limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Carry-on: 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm
SideBagLimitResult
Length55 cm55.9 cm0.9 cm spare
Width39 cm35.6 cm3.4 cm over
Depth23 cm22.9 cm0.1 cm over

Delta Air Lines rules worth knowing

  • Carry-on: 22 × 14 × 9 in including wheels and handles. Included even on Basic Economy.
  • Personal item: 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.

Airlines where the Rimowa Essential Cabin fits

Frontier AirlinesSouthwest AirlinesAll airlines

Bags that fit Delta Air Lines' carry-on

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Good to know

What can I do if the Rimowa Essential Cabin is too big for Delta Air Lines?

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

What is Delta Air Lines' carry-on size limit?

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

Which other bags fit Delta Air Lines?

CabinZero Classic 36L, WANDF Personal Item Duffel and Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag fit with room to spare.