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; 103.6 cm in total against a 114.3 cm limit
Alaska Airlines carry-on and personal item size
Checked against Alaska Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
No size published
Carry-on (overhead bin)
22 × 14 × 9 in55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm
Will your bag fit Alaska Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One small personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag). Alaska publishes no personal-item dimensions; at least one item must go under the seat.
Carry-on. Included on every fare listed below. Wheels and handles count. Applies on all aircraft types; includes wheels and handles; max 45 linear inches. No weight limit stated, but you must lift it into the bin.
What each Alaska Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | Included | Included | Lowest fare still includes a free carry-on plus one personal item; seat selection and changes are unbundled. |
| Main Cabin / Premium Class / First Class | Included | Included | One carry-on bag plus one personal item. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Alaska Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Alaska Airlines it just fits, with under 1 cm to spare. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (4.4 cm (1.7 in) too wide; 0.7 cm over the 114.3 cm total).
Alaska Airlines' carry-on allowance holds about 45 litres. Only 26 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Alaska Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. Alaska Airlines gives no personal-item size, so we can only check the carry-on. 544 fit the carry-on size comfortably.
Carry-on
Carry-on suitcase · 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 114.3 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 114.3 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 114.3 cm limit
All bags that fit Alaska Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
No gate fee for carry-ons published. Bags that must be checked pay normal checked fees: in North America $45 first bag, $55 second (Main Cabin and Saver). Source
Power banks on Alaska Airlines
Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max 2 power banks, 100 Wh each; power banks of 101-160 Wh are forbidden on Alaska Air Group flights. Keep within arm's reach, not in overhead bin; no use during taxi/takeoff/landing.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Hawaiian Airlines now uses the same shared Alaska/Hawaiian baggage pages: hawaiianairlines.com carry-on page shows the identical 22 x 14 x 9 in policy.
- Power banks over 100 Wh are banned outright on Alaska Air Group-operated flights.
- Smart bags are accepted only if the battery can be removed without tools.
- Saver fares include a free carry-on, unlike many US basic economy fares.
Airlines with similar limits
- American Airlines: 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Delta Air Lines: 22 × 14 × 9 in
- United Airlines: 22 × 14 × 9 in
- JetBlue: 22 × 14 × 9 in
Alaska Airlines bag questions
What size is the Alaska Airlines personal item?
Alaska Airlines doesn't publish a personal-item size. One small personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag). Alaska publishes no personal-item dimensions; at least one item must go under the seat.
How big can an Alaska Airlines carry-on be?
Up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Which bags fit Alaska Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 544 fit the carry-on size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Alaska Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. carry-on luggage page · batteries and electronics page · Saver fare page · optional services and fees · Hawaiian carry-on page, now shared Alaska/Hawaiian content. 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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