Air Canada carry-on size 2026: personal item and carry-on by fare
What can I take on board for free? Air Canada free personal item: 13 x 17 x 6 in (33 x 43 x 16 cm) under the seat
Standard item (overhead locker): 9 x 15.5 x 21.5 in (23 x 40 x 55 cm) – only with some fares, cabins or as a paid extra.
Official source: Air Canada: Carry-on baggage · checked on 18 October 2026 (read in a browser)
Airlines change their bag rules and measure bags their own way (usually in a sizer at the airport, with wheels and handles). We quote each airline's official page on the date shown; the official rule and the airline staff decide. Check your booking before you fly.
Air Canada bags you can take on board
| Bag | Where | Max size | Weight | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal item | Under the seat | 13 x 17 x 6 in (33 x 43 x 16 cm) | not stated | Free with every fare |
| Standard item | Overhead locker | 9 x 15.5 x 21.5 in (23 x 40 x 55 cm) | not stated | Only with some fares, cabins or as a paid extra |
Sizes in the order Air Canada writes them. “≈” marks our conversion; the other figures are Air Canada's own.
What Air Canada's official page says
Personal item
Personal item
Maximum dimensions (D x W x H):
33 x 43 x 16 cm/13 x 17 x 6 in
Standard item
Standard item
Maximum dimensions (D x W x H):
23 x 40 x 55 cm/9 x 15.5 x 21.5 inMaximum dimensions include wheels and handles.
Official source: Air Canada: Carry-on baggage · checked on 18 October 2026 (read in a browser)
Cabin bag by fare
| Fare | Under the seat | Overhead locker |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic (tickets bought on or after 3 January 2025), some itineraries | Included | Not included |
| Other fares and itineraries | Included | Included |
Our short summary of the official wording below.
If you’re travelling on a Basic fare, your ticket allows you to bring one (1) personal item on board when travelling:
within Canada and to/from the U.S. (including Hawaii and Puerto Rico)
to/from Mexico, Central America and the CaribbeanAir Canada Economy Basic fare tickets purchased on or after January 3, 2025, no longer include carry-on baggage for select destinations.
If your bag is too big
To ensure your carry-on bag will fit on board, we use automated carry-on baggage sizers at pre-security and/or pre-boarding.
Other official details
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.
Questions about Air Canada cabin bags
Every answer below is quoted word for word from Air Canada's official page, not written by us.
What size personal item can I bring for free on Air Canada?
Personal item
Maximum dimensions (D x W x H):
33 x 43 x 16 cm/13 x 17 x 6 in
What is the Air Canada carry-on size limit?
Standard item
Maximum dimensions (D x W x H):
23 x 40 x 55 cm/9 x 15.5 x 21.5 inMaximum dimensions include wheels and handles.
Is a carry-on bag included in every Air Canada fare?
If you’re travelling on a Basic fare, your ticket allows you to bring one (1) personal item on board when travelling:
within Canada and to/from the U.S. (including Hawaii and Puerto Rico)
to/from Mexico, Central America and the CaribbeanAir Canada Economy Basic fare tickets purchased on or after January 3, 2025, no longer include carry-on baggage for select destinations.
Does Air Canada check the size of cabin bags?
To ensure your carry-on bag will fit on board, we use automated carry-on baggage sizers at pre-security and/or pre-boarding.
Official source: Air Canada: Carry-on baggage · checked on 18 October 2026 (read in a browser)
Liquids in your Air Canada cabin bag: the 100ml rule
The liquid limit is set by the airport you go through security at, not by Air Canada. At most airports each container in your hand luggage must be 100ml or less; 12 of the 63 airports we track allow up to 2 litres, and some apply different limits at different checkpoints.
The rules for carrying liquids in your hand luggage depend on the airport.
At most airports, you cannot take liquids in containers larger than 100ml through security. This still applies if the container is only part full.
Quoted from Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports – Liquids · checked on 10 October 2026. Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0.
Liquid rules at 63 airports, quoted from their official pages
Does my bag fit Air Canada?
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