Air Canada Carry-On Size & Baggage Allowance
Air Canada: every fare includes an under-seat bag up to 33 × 43 × 16 cm; a cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm costs extra.
Baggage allowance for Air Canada · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.
One cabin bag per passenger. Measured with wheels and handles included.
Maximum standard size is 158 cm total. Economy and Premium Economy use 23 kg per bag; Business/Signature uses 32 kg per bag. Exact free bag count depends on fare and itinerary.
Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare
Baggage allowance for Air Canada · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
Cabin allowance by fare
The figures above are the standard allowance. On Air Canada it changes with the fare or cabin you book.
Excess & Oversize Fees
Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.
Good to Know
Will your bag fit Air Canada?
Enter your suitcase dimensions in the size checker and see instantly whether it meets these limits.
Check my bag for Air CanadaThe three baggage types, explained
Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.
The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.
The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.
The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a cabin bag free on Air Canada?
Not on every fare. The cheapest option (Economy Basic, within North America and to the Caribbean / Central America) includes only a small bag up to 33 × 43 × 16 cm (13 × 16.9 × 6.3 in) that fits under the seat. A cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) comes with Other fares and routes.
What happens if my bag doesn't fit Air Canada's sizer?
Staff can send it to the hold at the gate and charge for it, and a gate charge is usually far more than adding the bag online before you fly. The current amounts are on Air Canada's own fees page. Air Canada baggage fees
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my Air Canada cabin bag?
Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 33 × 43 × 16 cm (13 × 16.9 × 6.3 in), such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, stowed under the seat in front of you.
Compare with other airlines
Baggage limits differ sharply between carriers — these are the ones travellers most often weigh against Air Canada.
