AC · checked 2026-10-19
Air Canada carry-on and personal item size
The limits below are quoted from Air Canada's baggage rules. Sizes include wheels and handles unless noted.
Personal item
13 × 17 × 6 in (33 × 43 × 15 cm)
Personal item. Maximum dimensions (D x W x H): 33 x 43 x 16 cm/13 x 17 x 6 in. Maximum dimensions include wheels and handles.
Air Canada labels the order D x W x H, so 16 cm (6 in) is the height. Weight: "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." A small purse up to "25 x 30 x 14cm (10 x 12 x 5.5 in)" may be carried in addition. Automated bag sizers are used pre-security and/or pre-boarding.
Find a personal item that fitsCarry-on
9 × 15.5 × 21.5 in (23 × 39 × 55 cm)
Standard item. Maximum dimensions (D x W x H): 23 x 40 x 55 cm/9 x 15.5 x 21.5 in. Maximum dimensions include wheels and handles.
Labelled D x W x H, cm first. No weight limit (see personal-item notes). "All carry-on baggage rules are strictly enforced."
Find a carry-on that fitsWhich fares include a carry-on
| Fare | Carry-on included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | No | "Economy Basic fares purchased on or after January 3, 2025, allow for only one (1) personal item on board when travelling on some itineraries": within Canada and to/from the U.S. (incl. Hawaii and Puerto Rico), and to/from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Basic passengers connecting onward to an international destination get a standard carry-on. Gate handling fee: CA/US $65-$78. |
| Other fares (Standard and above) | Yes | Page refers to "fares that include a standard carry-on bag". The standard policy allows 1 standard item + 1 personal item. |
Personal items that fit Air Canada
Carry-ons that fit Air Canada
Source
- Carry-on baggage | Air Canadaairline page
Checked 2026-10-19. Airlines change these rules, so confirm on Air Canada's page before you fly.