Carry-on Limits Cheat Sheet (Major Airlines)

Quick reference to carry-on size/weight and personal item allowances for major airlines.

Airline Region Carry-on size (cm) Carry-on weight Personal item Notes
Air Canada Canada/International 55 x 40 x 23 Not specified 43 x 33 x 16 Weight rules vary by aircraft/class
WestJet Canada/International 53 x 38 x 23 Not specified 41 x 33 x 15
Delta USA/International Not specified Not specified Not specified Enforced by gate agents
American Airlines USA/International 56 x 36 x 23 Not specified 45 x 35 x 20
United Airlines USA/International 56 x 35 x 22 Not specified 43 x 25 x 22
Southwest USA/International 61 x 41 x 25 Not specified 43 x 41 x 25
British Airways UK/International 56 x 45 x 25 23kg 40 x 30 x 15 Strong allowances
easyJet EU 45 x 36 x 20 Not specified 45 x 36 x 20 Standard: one small bag unless paid
Ryanair EU 40 x 20 x 25 Not specified 40 x 20 x 25 One small bag free
Lufthansa EU 55 x 40 x 23 8kg 40 x 30 x 10
Air France EU/International 55 x 35 x 25 12kg 40 x 30 x 15 Allowance may vary
KLM EU/International 55 x 35 x 25 12kg 40 x 30 x 15
Emirates Middle East/International 55 x 38 x 20 7kg Handbag/personal item Varies by cabin
Qatar Airways Middle East/International 50 x 37 x 25 7kg Personal item
Singapore Airlines Asia/International 55 x 40 x 20 7kg Personal item
ANA Japan/International 55 x 40 x 25 10kg Personal item
Japan Airlines Japan/International 55 x 40 x 25 10kg Personal item
Qantas Australia/International 56 x 36 x 23 7kg Personal item
Air New Zealand New Zealand/International 55 x 35 x 25 7kg Personal item

Last updated: 2026-02-05