Air Canada cabin bag size
Everything you can bring on board Air Canada — sizes, weight and cost.
Air Canada cabin baggage explained
Air Canada’s standard policy includes a carry-on and a personal item without a published weight maximum, but Economy Basic has a route-specific exception. On selected North American and sun routes, newer Basic tickets permit only the personal item.
What your fare changes
The standard item is 55 × 40 × 23 cm and the personal item is 43 × 33 × 16 cm. For Economy Basic tickets bought from 3 January 2025, the standard item is excluded within Canada and on specified US, Mexico, Central America and Caribbean journeys; onward international itineraries retain it.
What to check before you fly
Air Canada includes wheels and handles and may use automated sizers. Because the Basic exception depends on both fare and itinerary, read the baggage line in the booking instead of inferring the allowance from destination alone.
Full baggage allowance
| Allowance | Max size | Weight | Fare | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Personal item / under-seat | 43 × 33 × 16 cm 16.9 × 13 × 6.3 in | — | All fares | Free |
Cabin bag / carry-on Basic tickets bought from 3 January 2025 exclude this bag on specified North American and sun routes; international-connection exceptions apply. | 55 × 40 × 23 cm 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in | — | Standard policy; Basic excluded on selected routes | Free |
Worked bag-size example
Take a slim personal-item bag measuring 42 × 32 × 15 cm. Compare it with the personal-item limit of 43 × 33 × 16 cm.
The smallest dimensional margin is 1 cm, so the bag is within the size limit.
We compare the three outside edges after orientation, including protruding parts. A result with less than 0.5 cm of clearance is marked tight because measuring and packing can change the real size.
Air Canada baggage FAQ
What size cabin bag can I take on Air Canada?+
Air Canada's cabin bag limit is 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in). Measure your bag including wheels and handles.
Does Air Canada include a free personal item?+
Yes — Air Canada lets you bring a personal item up to 43 × 33 × 16 cm that must fit under the seat in front of you at no extra cost.
How do I check if my bag fits Air Canada?+
Measure height, width and depth in cm or inches and enter them into the checker — you'll see instantly whether your bag fits Air Canada for free, is tight, or is over the limit, with the exact margin.