Personal-item bag · 15.6 × 12.2 × 7.5 in (39.6 × 31 × 19.1 cm)
Fits 1.3 cm (0.5 in) to spare on the depth
JetBlue carry-on and personal item size
Checked against JetBlue's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
17 × 13 × 8 in43.2 × 33 × 20.3 cm
Carry-on (overhead bin)
22 × 14 × 9 in55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm
Will your bag fit JetBlue?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Must fit under the seat in front.
Carry-on. Included on every fare listed below. Wheels and handles count. No weight limit as long as you can lift it into the overhead bin.
What each JetBlue fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Basic | Included | Included | Free carry-on on Blue Basic since 6 Sep 2024; official page says one carry-on and one personal item on all fares. |
| Blue / Blue Extra / Mint | Included | Included | One carry-on plus one personal item. |
Will a standard carry-on fit JetBlue?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On JetBlue 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).
JetBlue's carry-on allowance holds about 45 litres. Only 26 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit JetBlue
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 144 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 154 are within a centimeter. 544 fit the carry-on size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 15.6 × 12.2 × 7.5 in (39.6 × 31 × 19.1 cm)
Fits 1.3 cm (0.5 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (41.9 × 30 × 15 cm)
Fits 1.3 cm (0.5 in) to spare on the length
Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (41.9 × 30 × 15 cm)
Fits 1.3 cm (0.5 in) to spare on the length
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 · 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
If your bag is too big at the gate
JetBlue doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on JetBlue
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max two power banks; not allowed in checked bags or overhead bins; may not be charged from seat power or used to charge/power other devices during flight.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Carry-on included on every fare, including Blue Basic (since 6 Sep 2024).
- Power banks cannot be used to charge devices in flight and cannot go in overhead bins.
- No carry-on weight limit, but you must be able to lift it yourself.
Airlines with similar limits
- American Airlines: 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Delta Air Lines: 22 × 14 × 9 in
- United Airlines: 22 × 14 × 9 in
- WestJet: 22 × 14 × 9 in
JetBlue bag questions
What size is the JetBlue personal item?
JetBlue's free personal item can be up to 17 × 13 × 8 in (43.2 × 33 × 20.3 cm). Must fit under the seat in front.
How big can a JetBlue 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 JetBlue's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 144 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 544 fit the carry-on size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on JetBlue?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. cabin baggage help page · batteries / power bank help page · press release Blue Basic carry-on. 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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