Delta Air Lines carry-on size, weight & fees
🇺🇸 United States
Basic Economy still includes a full carry-on plus a personal item. No weight limit on most routes. Official limit 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 35 × 23 cm) includes handles and wheels, and combined length + width + height may not exceed 45 linear inches (114 cm); small musical instruments are exempt from the size cap.
- Carry-on size
- 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 35 × 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 Delta Air Lines’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.
Delta Air Lines baggage FAQs
What is the Delta Air Lines carry-on size limit?
Delta Air Lines allows a cabin bag up to 22 × 14 × 9 inches (56 × 35 × 23 cm), including wheels and handles.
How many bags can I bring on Delta Air Lines?
Two: a full carry-on plus one personal item, both included in your fare.
Does Delta Air Lines charge for a carry-on bag?
No — a full carry-on plus a personal item is included on Delta Air Lines fares.
Does Delta Air Lines have a carry-on weight limit?
No published weight limit
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What to double-check on Delta Air Lines
Security rules are identical on every US flight — but these items behave differently depending on Delta Air Lines's bag size, weight, or item-count policy: