Carry On

Delta Air Lines carry-on size

The Delta Air Lines (Delta Airlines) carry-on size limit is 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm), L + W + D ≤ 45 in. Enter your bag below to see if it fits, and by how much.

Carry-on limit
22 × 14 × 9 in
55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm · 45 in L+W+D
Personal item limit
18 × 14 × 8 in*
45.7 × 35.6 × 20.3 cm · guideline, not published
Weight limit
No published weight limit
Carry-on on the cheapest fare
Carry-on included on all fares

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Measure the outside of the bag, packed, including wheels, handles and pockets.

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Rules to know

  • On international routes, Main Cabin fares usually include at least one free checked bag. Basic Economy on some transatlantic routes allows a personal item only.
  • Dimensions include wheels, handles and outside pockets.
  • No official personal item dimensions are published. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
  • Carry-on weight limits apply on some routes, mainly flights through certain Asian airports.

A standard 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) bag fits within the Delta Air Lines carry-on limit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Delta Air Lines hand luggage allowance?

Carry-on included on all fares. The cabin bag limit is 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm), L + W + D ≤ 45 in, and you can also bring a personal item up to 18 × 14 × 8 in (45.7 × 35.6 × 20.3 cm).

How strict is Delta Air Lines about carry-on size?

Delta Air Lines publishes a 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm), L + W + D ≤ 45 in limit and may check bags at the gate, especially on full flights. Bags that clearly exceed the limit are gate-checked.

Do wheels and handles count toward the Delta Air Lines carry-on size?

Yes. Measure the bag at its longest, widest and deepest points, including wheels, handles and any pocket that sticks out.

Is there a weight limit for Delta Air Lines carry-on bags?

No. Delta Air Lines does not publish a carry-on weight limit, but you must be able to lift the bag into the overhead bin without help.

What counts as a personal item on Delta Air Lines?

A purse, laptop bag, small backpack or similar bag that fits under the seat in front of you. No exact size is published, so aim for a bag under 18 × 14 × 8 in (45.7 × 35.6 × 20.3 cm).

Is a carry-on free on Delta Air Lines?

Yes. One carry-on and one personal item are included on every fare.

Data reviewed September 2026 against the official Delta Air Lines baggage page. Airlines change rules. Confirm on the official page before you fly.Official baggage policy