Air Canada Carry-On & Personal Item Size (2025 Guide)

✅ Yes, Air Canada allows 1 standard carry-on up to 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 inches (55 × 40 × 23 cm), plus 1 personal item up to 17 × 13 × 6 inches (43 × 33 × 16 cm).
Wheels and handles count toward the size.

ItemMax Size (inches)Notes
Carry-On21.5 × 15.5 × 9Wheels/handles included
Personal Item17 × 13 × 6Must fit under seat

How to Measure Your Bag

  1. Measure your bag including wheels and handles.
  2. Compare with the 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 inch carry-on rule.
  3. Test personal items against 17 × 13 × 6 under-seat space.

Gotchas / Common Issues

  • Air Canada checks bag size carefully at boarding gates.
  • Oversized personal items may be forced into carry-on category.
  • Regional flights may require gate-check even for compliant bags.

Sources

Air Canada baggage policy