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
Delta Air Lines carry-on and personal item size
Checked against Delta Air Lines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
No size published
Carry-on (overhead bin)
22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 35 × 23 cm
Also: 114 cm in total (length + width + depth), 45 in.
Will your bag fit Delta Air Lines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Purse, laptop bag, small backpack or similar that fits under the seat in front. Delta publishes no personal-item dimensions.
Carry-on. Not included on Delta Connection (50 seats or fewer). Wheels and handles count. Max 45 linear in (114 cm) and 22 x 14 x 9 in, including handles and wheels. No weight limit stated.
What each Delta Air Lines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Main Basic (formerly Basic Economy) | Included | Included | Delta's carry-on page says every passenger gets 1 carry-on and 1 personal item free; Main Basic page lists no carry-on restriction. |
| Delta Connection (50 seats or fewer) | Included | Not allowed | Only personal items in the cabin due to limited overhead space; larger bags are gate checked free with a pink tag. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Delta Air Lines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Delta Air Lines 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).
Delta Air Lines' carry-on allowance holds about 45 litres. Only 26 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Delta Air Lines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. Delta Air Lines 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 Delta Air Lines → · Delta Air Lines basic economy bag rules →
If your bag is too big at the gate
If a bag doesn't fit or bins are full, staff check it at the gate; on small regional jets carry-ons are gate checked free of charge. No gate fee published. Source
Power banks on Delta Air Lines
Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max two power banks, each up to 100 Wh with no exceptions. Not in overhead bins; keep under seat or in seat pocket. No charging devices from a power bank during taxi, take-off, landing.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Basic Economy has been renamed Delta Main Basic.
- Delta Connection flights with 50 seats or fewer: personal items only on board; carry-ons gate checked free.
- Flight attendants generally do not lift carry-ons into overhead bins.
- Power banks are capped at 100 Wh each with no approval route; spare (non-power-bank) batteries 100-160 Wh are limited to two.
Airlines with similar limits
- American Airlines: 22 × 14 × 9 in
- United Airlines: 22 × 14 × 9 in
- JetBlue: 22 × 14 × 9 in
- WestJet: 22 × 14 × 9 in
Delta Air Lines bag questions
What size is the Delta Air Lines personal item?
Delta Air Lines doesn't publish a personal-item size. Purse, laptop bag, small backpack or similar that fits under the seat in front. Delta publishes no personal-item dimensions.
How big can a Delta Air Lines carry-on be?
Up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 35 × 23 cm). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Does every Delta Air Lines fare include a carry-on?
No. Delta Connection (50 seats or fewer): this fare includes only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit Delta Air Lines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 544 fit the carry-on size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Delta Air Lines?
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. cabin baggage page · batteries / power bank page · Delta Main Basic fare page. 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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