Personal-item bag · 15.4 × 12.6 × 5.9 in (39.1 × 32 × 15 cm)
Tight 0.3 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth
Air Canada carry-on and personal item size
Checked against Air Canada's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
17 × 13 × 6 in43 × 33 × 16 cm
Carry-on (overhead bin)
21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in55 × 40 × 23 cm
Will your bag fit Air Canada?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Listed as D x W x H, including wheels and handles; must fit under the seat. A small purse up to 25 x 30 x 14 cm is extra.
Carry-on. Not included on Economy Basic. Wheels and handles count. Listed as D x W x H. No weight limit, but you must lift it into the bin yourself. Automated sizers in use. Not on Economy Basic for most North American trips.
What each Air Canada fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | Included | Not allowed | Tickets bought from 3 Jan 2025: personal item only within Canada, to/from US, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean. Connecting to international: carry-on allowed. |
| Standard, Flex, Comfort, Latitude, Premium Economy, Business | Included | Included | 1 standard item + 1 personal item. Star Alliance Gold across two member carriers: two carry-on bags. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Air Canada?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Air Canada it does not fit — 1.3 cm (0.5 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (0.4 cm (0.2 in) too long, 0.6 cm (0.2 in) too wide).
Air Canada's carry-on allowance holds about 49 litres. 66 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit Air Canada
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 51 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 89 are within a centimeter. 641 fit the carry-on size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (41.9 × 30 × 15 cm)
Tight 0.3 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (41.9 × 30 × 15 cm)
Tight 0.3 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.2 × 6 in (41.9 × 28.4 × 15.2 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Carry-on
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.3 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Fits 1.4 cm (0.6 in) to spare on the width
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Carry-on suitcase · 21.5 × 14 × 9 in (54.6 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
All bags that fit Air Canada →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Economy Basic passengers with a carry-on must check it before security; online/kiosk check-in requires a credit card pre-authorization for gate handling fees of CA/US $65-$78 (tax inclusive). Source
Power banks on Air Canada
The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags. Power banks fall under spare battery rules: carry-on only, max 20 spare cells/packs, of which max 2 at 100-160 Wh with agent approval. Recalled Anker A1647, A1681, A1689 banned.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Air Canada lists dimensions depth-first (D x W x H).
- Economy Basic within North America (bought from 3 Jan 2025): personal item only; carry-ons must be checked before security.
- On Jazz Dash-8/CRJ, carry-ons go on a Sky Check cart; remove power banks and spare batteries first.
- Specific recalled Anker power banks (A1647, A1681, A1689) are prohibited on board.
Airlines with similar limits
- Air Transat: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
- Flair Airlines: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
- Porter Airlines: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
- Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Air Canada bag questions
What size is the Air Canada personal item?
Air Canada's free personal item can be up to 17 × 13 × 6 in (43 × 33 × 16 cm). Listed as D x W x H, including wheels and handles; must fit under the seat. A small purse up to 25 x 30 x 14 cm is extra.
How big can an Air Canada carry-on be?
Up to 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 40 × 23 cm). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Does every Air Canada fare include a carry-on?
No. Economy Basic: this fare includes only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit Air Canada's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 51 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 641 fit the carry-on size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Air Canada?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags.
Sources. carry-on baggage page · restricted and prohibited items / batteries. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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