The short answer
Alaska Airlines’s carry-on limit is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), including wheels and handles. It is free on standard economy fares.
Alaska Airlines doesn’t publish an exact personal item size; a small item such as a purse, briefcase or laptop bag.
Alaska Saver: Saver fares include a full-size carry-on and a personal item. Alaska doesn’t charge for carry-ons on any fare.
Alaska Airlines size limits
Drawn to scale. All measurements include wheels, handles and pockets.
Carry-on bag
Overhead bin
- Maximum size
- 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Weight
- No published limit
- Cost
- Free with standard economy
- Note
- Or 45 linear inches in total, wheels and handles included.
Personal item
Under the seat in frontSuggested size · no official limit
- Maximum size
- No published size
- Weight
- No published limit
- Cost
- Free on every fare
- Note
- A small item such as a purse, briefcase or laptop bag.
Will your bag fit Alaska?
Measure your bag at its widest points. Most carry-on bags are 21–22.5 in tall with wheels.
Rules to know
- Alaska and Hawaiian now share one baggage policy. Fees rose to $45 / $55 for tickets bought from April 10, 2026, with no online discount.
- Atmos Rewards Visa cardholders get the first bag free, plus companions on the same reservation; Atmos Silver gets 1, Gold 2, Platinum and Titanium 3.
- Club 49 members (Alaska residents) get two free bags on trips touching Alaska.
- Alaska doesn’t publish personal item dimensions.
- Long-haul international: Asia and Oceania include two bags; Europe includes one.
Checking a bag too? See Alaska Airlines Baggage Policy & Fees.
Bags that fit Alaska Airlines
- Best 22x14x9 Carry-On Luggage (Fits Every US Airline)A 22 × 14 × 9 in bag fits Alaska’s carry-on limit.
- Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks35–45 L travel backpacks built to the carry-on limit.
- Best Personal Item Bags & Backpacks for PlanesBackpacks and totes that slide under any seat.
- Best Underseat LuggageSmall wheeled bags that go under the seat.
Alaska compared with similar airlines
| Airline | Carry-on | Personal item | Carry-on weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm | Not publishedMust fit under the seat | No limit |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm | 17 × 13 × 8 in43 × 33 × 20 cm | No limit |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm | Not publishedMust fit under the seat | No limit |
| Southwest | 24 × 16 × 10 in61 × 41 × 25 cm | Not publishedMust fit under the seat | No limit |
Every airline in one chart: Carry-On Luggage Size by Airline (Master Chart).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alaska Airlines carry-on size limit?
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) including wheels and handles. Alaska has no published carry-on weight limit for most routes; you must be able to lift it into the bin.
What size personal item is allowed on Alaska Airlines?
Alaska does not publish exact dimensions. A small item such as a purse, briefcase or laptop bag.
Is a carry-on free on Alaska Airlines?
Yes, on standard economy fares and above. Alaska Saver: Saver fares include a full-size carry-on and a personal item. Alaska doesn’t charge for carry-ons on any fare.
Is a backpack a personal item on Alaska Airlines?
Yes, if it fits under the seat in front of you. A large travel backpack may count as your carry-on instead. More on backpacks.