Southwest Airlines Carry-On Size & Personal Item (2025 Guide)

✅ Yes, Southwest Airlines allows 1 carry-on up to 24 × 16 × 10 inches (61 × 41 × 25 cm), plus 1 personal item (like a purse, backpack, or laptop bag).
Wheels and handles count toward the size.

ItemMax Size (inches)Notes
Carry-On24 × 16 × 10Wheels/handles included
Personal ItemMust fit under seatBackpack, purse, or laptop bag

How to Measure Your Bag

  1. Measure your bag including wheels and handles.
  2. Compare with the 24 × 16 × 10 inch limit.
  3. Test your personal item by sliding it fully under a seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

  • Southwest bins are generous, but small regional planes may require gate-check.
  • Personal items must fully fit under the seat, not just partly.
  • Even if your bag meets size rules, space can run out on full flights.

Sources

Southwest Airlines carry-on baggage policy