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Air Canada carry-on & personal item size

See the free bag, the paid bag, and what you pay at the airport before you pack. Checked against Air Canada's official page on 2026-10-26.

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Size limits, to scale

Carry-on Personal item

55 40 23 Carry-on 43 33 16 Personal itemto scale · cm

Carry-on · Standard carry-on

Size
55 × 40 × 23 cm21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
Weight
No weight limit; you must be able to lift it into the overhead bin
Which fares
Most fares; Economy Basic (bought on/after 3 Jan 2025) on routes within Canada, to/from the US, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean: personal item only
Notes
including wheels and handles
Source
Carry-on baggage | Air Canadachecked 2026-10-26

Personal item · Personal item

Size
43 × 33 × 16 cm17 × 13 × 6 in
Weight
No weight limit stated
Which fares
All fares
Notes
including wheels and handles
Source
Carry-on baggage | Air Canadachecked 2026-10-26

Fees on the official page

  • Economy Basic on the affected routes: all bags except the personal item must be checked before security, and online/kiosk check-in needs a credit card pre-authorised for gate handling fees of CA/US $65–$78 (tax inclusive). source

Good to know

  • A small purse (25 x 30 x 14 cm) is also allowed. Automated sizers are in use. source
Solution

Bags that fit Air Canada

Carry-on: CabinZero Classic Backpack 28L, CabinZero Classic Backpack 36L, CabinZero Classic Backpack 44L. Personal item: none from our list.

Fits overhead

CabinZero

Classic Backpack 28L

39 × 29.5 × 20 cm

Size from CabinZero's official page, checked 2026-10-26

Fits overhead

CabinZero

Classic Backpack 36L

45 × 31 × 20 cm

Size from CabinZero's official page, checked 2026-10-26

Fits overhead

CabinZero

Classic Backpack 44L

51 × 36 × 18 cm

Size from CabinZero's official page, checked 2026-10-26

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Need more allowance? Add the bag online, before the airport

Many airlines charge more at the airport or gate than when you add a bag online. Flair's own page, for example, lists a carry-on at $49–$109 when booking but $99–$154 at the airport gate (CAD, or USD for US-originating trips). Check your airline's current price on its official site:

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Sources