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Carry-on size guide: which suitcases fit US airline limits

The carry-on limits of five US airlines, from each airline's own website, and every Halvorne carry-on checked against them with the dimensions its brand publishes.

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American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines all set the same carry-on limit: 22 x 14 x 9 inches. Southwest allows a larger bag, 24 x 16 x 10 inches. The figures below come from each airline's own website, read on November 12, 2026. Rules change, so check your airline before you fly.

Carry-on limits by airline
AirlineCarry-on limitSource
American Airlines22 x 14 x 9 in, including handles and wheelsaa.com
Delta22 x 14 x 9 indelta.com
JetBlue22 x 14 x 9 in, including wheels and handlesjetblue.com
Alaska Airlines22 x 14 x 9 inalaskaair.com
Southwest24 x 16 x 10 insouthwest.com

How to read the brand dimensions

Each brand lists the outside dimensions of its suitcase. Expandable cases list two depths, such as 9–11.5 in: the first is the case closed, the second expanded. The table below uses the closed depth. Expanded, a case that fits closed can go over a 9-inch limit. Where a case goes over, the table shows by how much on its largest excess.

Halvorne carry-ons against the limits
SuitcaseBrand dimensions22 x 14 x 9 in24 x 16 x 10 in
Arlo Skye Expandable Carry-On Max23.0 x 15.0 x 9.6 inOver by 1 inFits
Arlo Skye Expandable Carry-On Max with Front Pocket23.0 x 15.0 x 9.6 inOver by 1 inFits
Arlo Skye Aluminum Frame Carry-On Max23.0 x 15.0 x 9.6 inOver by 1 inFits
Arlo Skye Original Frame Carry-On Max22.8 x 15.0 x 9.6 inOver by 1 inFits
Away Bigger Carry-On Flex23 x 15.4 x 9.4 inOver by 1.4 inFits
Away Bigger Carry-On23 x 15.4 x 9.4 inOver by 1.4 inFits
Away Carry-On Flex22 x 14.4 x 9.1 inOver by 0.4 inFits
Away Carry-On22 x 14.4 x 9.1 inOver by 0.4 inFits
BÉIS Carry-On Roller22.83 x 15.7 x 10 inOver by 1.7 inFits
Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable Spinner22 x 14 x 9–11.5 inFitsFits
Briggs & Riley Baseline Global 21" Carry-On Expandable Spinner21 x 15 x 9–11.5 inOver by 1 inFits
Briggs & Riley Sympatico Essential 22" Front Pocket Carry-On Expandable Spinner22 x 14 x 10–12.25 inOver by 1 inFits
CALPAK Ambeur Carry-On Luggage21.5 x 14 x 9 inFitsFits
CALPAK Hue Carry-On Luggage21 x 13.75 x 9 inFitsFits
CALPAK Hue Front Pocket Carry-On Luggage21 x 13.75 x 9.75 inOver by 0.75 inFits
Globe-Trotter Centenary 4-Wheel Carry-On22.0 x 16.5 x 8.3 inOver by 2.5 inOver by 0.5 in
Globe-Trotter Metropolis 24 Hour Carry-On18.5 x 13.6 x 7.9 inFitsFits
Globe-Trotter Safari 4-Wheel Carry-On22.0 x 16.5 x 8.3 inOver by 2.5 inOver by 0.5 in
Monos Aluminum Carry-On Plus23.0 x 15.0 x 9.5 inOver by 1 inFits
Monos Carry-On22.0 x 14.0 x 9.0 inFitsFits
Monos Carry-On Plus23.0 x 15.0 x 9.5 inOver by 1 inFits
Monos Carry-On Pro22.0 x 14.0 x 9.0 inFitsFits
Monos Hybrid Carry-On22.0 x 14.0 x 9.0 inFitsFits
Rimowa Essential Cabin21.7 x 15.8 x 9.1 inOver by 1.8 inFits
Rimowa Hybrid Cabin21.7 x 15.8 x 9.1 inOver by 1.8 inFits
Rimowa Original Cabin21.7 x 15.8 x 9.1 inOver by 1.8 inFits
Zero Halliburton Classic Aluminum 3.0 Continental Carry-on 37L22 x 15.8 x 9.5 inOver by 1.8 inFits
Zero Halliburton Classic Aluminum 3.0 International Carry-on 33L22 x 14 x 9 inFitsFits
Zero Halliburton Geo Aluminum International Carry-On Case22 x 14 x 9 inFitsFits

Shop the carry-ons

Every carry-on in the table is in the Halvorne carry-on collection, at up to 60% off for Black Friday. The ones that fit the 22 x 14 x 9 in limit are below.

What is the standard carry-on size in the US?

On American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines it is 22 x 14 x 9 inches, according to each airline's website. Southwest allows 24 x 16 x 10 inches.

Do wheels and handles count?

American Airlines and JetBlue say on their websites that the limit includes wheels and handles.

Does an expandable carry-on still fit?

Closed, it is measured at its closed depth. Expanded, the depth grows: the Briggs & Riley Baseline goes from 9 to 11.5 inches, over a 9-inch limit.

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