Alaska Airlines carry-on size, weight & fees
🇺🇸 United States
Carry-on included on all fares including Saver. Dimensions (22 × 14 × 9 in) include wheels and handles, and all three measurements combined may not exceed 45 linear inches. Medically necessary items travel in addition to the standard allowance.
- Carry-on size
- 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Wheels and handles included
- Weight limit
- No published weight limit
- Personal item
- Free, must fit under the seat in front
- Carry-on fee
- Free on all fares
⚠️ What security allows ≠ what your fare allows
TSA and CATSA do not care how big or heavy your bag is — that is Alaska Airlines’s call. Measure your bag before you leave: gate-check fees are always more expensive than prepaying. Not sure an item can fly at all? Check the item rules.
Alaska Airlines baggage FAQs
What is the Alaska Airlines carry-on size limit?
Alaska Airlines allows a cabin bag up to 22 × 14 × 9 inches (56 × 36 × 23 cm), including wheels and handles.
How many bags can I bring on Alaska Airlines?
Two: a full carry-on plus one personal item, both included in your fare.
Does Alaska Airlines charge for a carry-on bag?
No — a full carry-on plus a personal item is included on Alaska Airlines fares.
Does Alaska Airlines have a carry-on weight limit?
No published weight limit
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What to double-check on Alaska Airlines
Security rules are identical on every US flight — but these items behave differently depending on Alaska Airlines's bag size, weight, or item-count policy: