Air Canada baggage rules

Air Canada lists a 55 × 40 × 23 cm carry-on and a 43 × 33 × 16 cm personal item that must go under the seat.

Carry-on

55 × 40 × 23 cm

21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in

Weight limit
10 kg (22.0 lb)

Personal item

43 × 33 × 16 cm

16.9 × 13 × 6.3 in

Weight limit
Not stated in our sources
Sources agree

Last reviewed October 30, 2026. Cross-checked against: Canadian retailer guide (2026); Canadian travel-points blog (2025).

Conditions to know

  • Regional flights operated by smaller aircraft can have tighter overhead space; pack to the smaller end of the limit on those routes.
  • What is included depends on your fare and route. Check the fare conditions at booking rather than assuming a carry-on is included.
  • Measure the whole bag including wheels, handles and any external pockets.
  • Most airlines measure the whole bag including wheels, handles and pockets, so use packed dimensions.

Check before you fly

Use the allowance shown in your booking as the final word, especially for basic or promotional fares. Recheck the packed bag, including wheels, handles and full pockets.

Open the pre-flight checklist

Bags that fit Air Canada as a carry-on

Sizes are manufacturer-listed. “Check first” means it fits on paper but something is uncertain.

BagListed sizeResultLink
55 × 40 × 23 cm Check firstFits on paper (0 cm to spare on the tightest side), but under 1 cm to spare; keep the expansion zip closed. Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab)
55 × 40 × 23 cm Check firstFits on paper (0 cm to spare on the tightest side), but under 1 cm to spare. Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab)
55 × 40 × 23 cm Check firstFits on paper (0 cm to spare on the tightest side), but under 1 cm to spare. Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab)
53 × 36 × 23 cm Check firstFits on paper (0 cm to spare on the tightest side), but under 1 cm to spare; keep the expansion zip closed. Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab)
43 × 28 × 13 cm Fits listed limitWithin the listed limit with 10 cm to spare on the tightest side. Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab)
40 × 25 × 20 cm Fits listed limitWithin the listed limit with 3 cm to spare on the tightest side. Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab)
55 × 35 × 23 cm Check firstFits on paper (0 cm to spare on the tightest side), but under 1 cm to spare. Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab)
55 × 35 × 23 cm Check firstFits on paper (0 cm to spare on the tightest side), but under 1 cm to spare. Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab)
55 × 35 × 23 cm Check firstFits on paper (0 cm to spare on the tightest side), but under 1 cm to spare. Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab)

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