Delta Air Lines carry-on size 2026: personal item and carry-on by fare
What can I take on board for free? Delta Air Lines free carry-on: 22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 35 x 23 cm) in the overhead bin
Personal item: allowed with every fare, but Delta Air Lines publishes no size for it (see the official wording below).
Official source: Delta Air Lines: 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.
Delta Air Lines bags you can take on board
| Bag | Where | Max size | Weight | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on bag | Overhead locker | 22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 35 x 23 cm) · total 114 cm / 45 in | not stated | Free with every fare |
Sizes in the order Delta Air Lines writes them. “≈” marks our conversion; the other figures are Delta Air Lines' own.
What Delta Air Lines' official page says
Carry-on bag
Combined length + width + height of baggage must not exceed 45 linear inches (114 cm)
Individual length, width and height measurements may not exceed 22” x 14” x 9” (56 cm x 35 cm x 23 cm) respectively
These measurements include any handles or wheels, but do not apply to small musical instruments that fit in the overhead or under-seat space
Official source: Delta Air Lines: Carry-on baggage · checked on 18 October 2026 (read in a browser)
Cabin bag by fare
| Fare | Under the seat | Overhead locker |
|---|---|---|
| Every passenger | Personal item (no size published) | 1 included (Delta Connection flights: personal items only on board) |
Our short summary of the official wording below.
Each passenger flying with Delta can bring 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item free of charge (such as a purse, laptop bag or item of similar size that will fit underneath the seat in front of you).
Passengers traveling on Delta Connection flights, including flights with 50 seats or less, are only permitted to carry personal items on board the aircraft due to limited overhead space.
If your bag is too big
If your bag doesn’t fit or an exceptionally-full flight is short on overhead bin space, a flight attendant or gate agent can assist you by checking your bags at the gate.
Questions about Delta Air Lines cabin bags
Every answer below is quoted word for word from Delta Air Lines' official page, not written by us.
What is the Delta Air Lines carry-on size limit?
Combined length + width + height of baggage must not exceed 45 linear inches (114 cm)
Individual length, width and height measurements may not exceed 22” x 14” x 9” (56 cm x 35 cm x 23 cm) respectively
These measurements include any handles or wheels, but do not apply to small musical instruments that fit in the overhead or under-seat space
Is a carry-on bag included in every Delta Air Lines fare?
Each passenger flying with Delta can bring 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item free of charge (such as a purse, laptop bag or item of similar size that will fit underneath the seat in front of you).
Passengers traveling on Delta Connection flights, including flights with 50 seats or less, are only permitted to carry personal items on board the aircraft due to limited overhead space.
Does Delta Air Lines check the size of cabin bags?
If your bag doesn’t fit or an exceptionally-full flight is short on overhead bin space, a flight attendant or gate agent can assist you by checking your bags at the gate.
Official source: Delta Air Lines: Carry-on baggage · checked on 18 October 2026 (read in a browser)
Liquids in your Delta Air Lines cabin bag: the 100ml rule
The liquid limit is set by the airport you go through security at, not by Delta Air Lines. 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
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