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Air Canada Carry-On & Personal Item Size

What Air Canada lets you bring for free, what each bag costs, and the size and weight limits for every bag, checked against Air Canada’s own pages.

Last verified Source: Air Canada baggage page

The short answer

  • Personal item: free, up to 17 × 13 × 6 in (43 × 33 × 16 cm).
  • Carry-on: free on standard fares, up to 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 40 × 23 cm).
  • Checked bag: first bag $45 (Basic & Standard); up to 50 lb (23 kg) and 62 linear inches.
  • Air Canada Economy Basic: Economy Basic includes only a personal item within Canada, between Canada and the US, and to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Larger bags must be checked before security; a bag found at the gate pays a $65–$78 handling fee.

Air Canada bag fees at a glance

Air Canada baggage fees
BagPriceLimit
Personal itemFree17 × 13 × 6 in
Carry-on bagFree21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
1st checked bag$45 (Basic & Standard)Up to 50 lb / 23 kg
2nd checked bag$60Up to 62 linear in
Overweight bag23–32 kg (50–70 lb): $100–$120. Over 32 kg goes by Air Canada Cargo.
Oversize bag160–292 cm (63–115 in): $100–$120; a bag both overweight and oversize pays one fee.

Standard fees for Air Canada’s main routes as of our last check. Elite status, co-branded cards and some fares include bags.

Air Canada carry-on and personal item size

Carry-on bag

Overhead bin
Air Canada carry-on bag size limit: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm)
Maximum size
21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in55 × 40 × 23 cm
Weight
No published limit
Cost
Free with standard economy
Note
No weight limit; you must be able to lift it into the bin.

Personal item

Under the seat in front
Air Canada personal item size limit: 17 × 13 × 6 in (43 × 33 × 15 cm)
Maximum size
17 × 13 × 6 in43 × 33 × 16 cm
Weight
No published limit
Cost
Free on every fare

Checked bags

Each checked bag can weigh up to 50 lb (23 kg) and measure up to 62 linear inches (158 cm), length + width + height. Canada, Canada–US and Sun routes, before tax, for fares bought from April 13, 2026. Flex, Comfort and Latitude include the first bag.

Air Canada Economy Basic

Economy Basic includes only a personal item within Canada, between Canada and the US, and to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Larger bags must be checked before security; a bag found at the gate pays a $65–$78 handling fee.

Rules to know

  • Air Canada’s personal item is only 6 in (16 cm) deep, shallower than most US airlines’.
  • Star Alliance Gold members flying on two or more member airlines can bring two carry-ons.
  • Canadian and US military members get three free bags up to 32 kg (70 lb).
  • Basic fares to Europe, Africa, Asia and the South Pacific, the Middle East and South America bought from May 14, 2026: first bag $90, second $120.

Will your bag fit Air Canada?

Bag type
Your bag’s outside size, wheels and handles included
Measure your bag at its widest points. Most carry-on bags are 21–22.5 in tall with wheels.

Bags that fit Air Canada

Air Canada compared with similar airlines

Air Canada baggage compared
AirlineCarry-onPersonal item1st checked bagChecked weight
Air Canada21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in55 × 40 × 23 cm17 × 13 × 6 in43 × 33 × 16 cm$45 (Basic & Standard)50 lb23 kg
British Airways22 × 18 × 10 in56 × 45 × 25 cm16 × 12 × 6 in40 × 30 × 15 cmIncluded, except on Economy Basic50 lb23 kg
Lufthansa21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in55 × 40 × 23 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in40 × 30 × 15 cm€35–€50 in Europe; €80 / $90 to the US50.7 lb23 kg
Air France21.7 × 13.8 × 9.9 in55 × 35 × 25 cm16 × 12 × 6 in40 × 30 × 15 cmIncluded on Standard; paid on Light & Basic50 lb23 kg

Frequently asked questions

What is Air Canada’s carry-on size?
21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 40 × 23 cm) including wheels and handles. It is free on standard fares.
How much is a checked bag on Air Canada?
First bag: $45 (Basic & Standard). Second bag: $60.
What is the weight limit for checked bags on Air Canada?
50 lb (23 kg) in economy. 23–32 kg (50–70 lb): $100–$120. Over 32 kg goes by Air Canada Cargo.

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