Official airline data, verified 2026-07-08
Air Canada carry-on size
Air Canada's carry-on limit is 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 in (wheels and handles included). Check your own bag against it below.
Carry-on max
21.5 x 15.5 x 9 in
no weight limit
Personal item
17 x 13 x 6 in
under the seat
Carry-on fee
Free
on standard fares
1st checked bag
$45
2nd: $60
Will your bag fit Air Canada?
Air Canada cabin limit: 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 in (wheels and handles included)
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A 22 x 14 x 9 in bag is over Air Canada's carry-on limit by 0.5 in.
How we measured
- Your bag 22 in x 14 in x 9 in vs Air Canada carry-on max 21.5 in x 15.5 in x 9 in (largest side to largest side).
- Longest side: 22 in vs 21.5 in allowance -> over by 0.5 in.
- Middle side: 14 in vs 15.5 in allowance -> 1.5 in to spare.
- Shortest side: 9 in vs 9 in allowance -> 0 in to spare.
- Linear total: 45 in vs 46.5 in limit -> within limit.
- Result: over Air Canada's carry-on limit; it has to be checked.
- It is over the personal-item max 17 in x 13 in x 6 in, so it does not count as an under-seat item.
Carry-ons that do fit Air Canada
Sized within Air Canada's 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 in carry-on limit.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack18 x 12 x 7.5 inAmazon 
Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L20.9 x 13 x 7 inAmazon 
Coolife Hardside Spinner Luggage, 20" Carry-On21 x 15 x 8.5 inAmazon 
Briggs & Riley Baseline Global 21" Carry-On Expandable Spinner21 x 15 x 9 inAmazon As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links are affiliate links; it costs you nothing extra.
Popular bags vs Air Canada's carry-on limit
| Bag | Size (in) | Verdict | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack | 18 x 12 x 7.5 | Fits | Amazon |
| Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L | 20.9 x 13 x 7 | Tight | Amazon |
| Coolife Hardside Spinner Luggage, 20" Carry-On | 21 x 15 x 8.5 | Tight | Amazon |
| Briggs & Riley Baseline Global 21" Carry-On Expandable Spinner | 21 x 15 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Briggs & Riley ZDX Global 21" Carry-On Expandable Spinner | 21 x 15 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Briggs & Riley ZDX Global 21" Hardside Carry-On Expandable Spinner | 21 x 15 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Calpak Ambeur Carry-On Luggage | 21 x 13.8 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Calpak Hue Carry-On Luggage | 21 x 13.8 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44L | 21.5 x 14 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Osprey Sojourn Porter 46 Travel Pack | 21.5 x 14 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| American Tourister Air Move Carry-On Spinner | 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.9 | Oversized | Amazon |
| American Tourister Rejoy Carry-On | 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.9 | Oversized | Amazon |
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Bag dimensions are manufacturer-stated exterior sizes; verify a borderline case before you fly.
Does a 22 x 14 x 9 carry-on fit on Air Canada?
No. Air Canada's published limit is 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches, smaller than the US-standard 22 x 14 x 9 carry-on, so a bag that size risks a gate check. Run your exact bag through the fit tool above.
Does Air Canada measure with wheels and handles?
Yes. Air Canada's 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inch limit is an external measurement that includes wheels and handles, so measure your bag at its widest points, not the manufacturer's case-only size.
Air Canada carry-on size in cm
Air Canada's carry-on limit is 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches).
Air Canada checked bag size and weight limit
Air Canada's standard checked bag limit is 62 linear inches (length + width + height) and 50 lb. Overweight fees start at 50 lb. The absolute maximum accepted is 70 lb and 115 linear inches. See the full checked bag, or hold baggage, size comparison on the hold baggage size page.
Official page states dims as 'D x W x H: 23 x 40 x 55 cm/9 x 15.5 x 21.5 in' - both cm and in are Air Canada's OWN published pair (in is not our derived conversion; note the two don't perfectly cross-multiply because AC rounds its own in-figures, but they are within the schema's 3% cm/in tolerance). Official quote: 'Maximum dimensions include wheels and handles.' No weight limit applies to carry-on baggage, but 'it must be light enough that you can store it in the overhead bin without assistance' (official wording). linearIn (46.46) is DERIVED (l+w+h sum in inches) - Air Canada does not publish an additive linear limit for carry-on, it enforces the three individual dimension maximums instead (checked via automated carry-on baggage sizers at pre-security/pre-boarding).
Official page states 'Personal item Maximum dimensions (D x W x H): 33 x 43 x 16 cm/13 x 17 x 6 in'. Same dual cm/in official-publication pattern as the standard carry-on item; dims include wheels and handles per the shared official statement covering both standard and personal items. No weight limit published.
Air Canada's lowest fare does NOT include a full carry-on.
Air Canada's lowest fare is 'Economy Basic'. Official wording (carry-on page): 'Economy Basic fares purchased on or after January 3, 2025, allow for only one (1) personal item on board when travelling on some itineraries' - specifically within Canada, to/from the U.S. (incl. Hawaii/Puerto Rico), and to/from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. 'Any additional baggage (such as a carry-on bag or suitcase) will need to be checked in for a fee at the airport.' Exception: 'If you're connecting onward to an international destination on an Economy Basic fare, your ticket allows you to bring one (1) standard carry-on bag and one (1) personal item on board.' Star Alliance Gold members get 2 carry-on bags across partner carriers regardless of AC fare.
Air Canada baggage FAQs
What is Air Canada's carry-on size limit?
Air Canada's carry-on allowance is 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches, including wheels and handles (46.46 linear inches). No carry-on weight limit is published.
Does Air Canada charge for a carry-on bag?
No. A carry-on bag is free on Air Canada (all fares except Economy Basic tickets purchased on/after Jan 3, 2025 on certain itineraries).
What is Air Canada's personal item size?
Air Canada's personal item limit is 17 x 13 x 6 inches. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
What is Air Canada's checked bag size and weight limit?
Air Canada's standard checked bag limit is 62 linear inches (length + width + height) and 50 lb. Above that, oversize or overweight fees apply up to an absolute maximum of 70 lb and 115 linear inches.
Can I bring a carry-on on Air Canada's cheapest fare?
Not always. Air Canada's lowest fare is 'Economy Basic'. Official wording (carry-on page): 'Economy Basic fares purchased on or after January 3, 2025, allow for only one (1) personal item on board when travelling on some itineraries' - specifically within Canada, to/from the U.S. (incl. Hawaii/Puerto Rico), and to/from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. 'Any additional baggage (such as a carry-on bag or suitcase) will need to be checked in for a fee at the airport.' Exception: 'If you're connecting onward to an international destination on an Economy Basic fare, your ticket allows you to bring one (1) standard carry-on bag and one (1) personal item on board.' Star Alliance Gold members get 2 carry-on bags across partner carriers regardless of AC fare.