ACChecked 20 Oct 2026 against aircanada.com

Air Canada cabin bag size 2026

On Air Canada’s cheapest fare (Economy Basic) you can bring one free under-seat bag up to 43 × 33 × 16 cm. A cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm isn’t included on Economy Basic: book Economy Standard or higher. It comes with Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Economy Comfort, Economy Latitude and Premium Economy and Business Class.

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Free under-seat bag: 43 × 33 × 16 cmOn Economy Basic
Overhead cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 23 cmNot on the cheapest fare

Check your bag against Air Canada’s limits

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Your ticket

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Which bag

Under-seat bagfits under the seat in frontIncluded43 × 33 × 16 cmCabin baggoes in the overhead lockerPaid add-on55 × 40 × 23 cm

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43 × 33 × 16 cm

Your bag’s size

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Height

Width

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Weight(optional)

Air Canada cabin bags by fare

What each ticket type includes, as published by Air Canada.

Air Canada cabin baggage allowance by fare
Fare	Under-seat bag	Cabin bag
Economy Basic Applies to tickets bought on or after 3 January 2025 The US here includes Hawaii and Puerto Rico Other routes, or connecting to an international flight: 1 cabin bag + 1 under-seat bag On these routes, any other bag must be checked before security, for a fee Online or kiosk check-in on a restricted fare pre-authorises a credit card for gate fees	Included 43 × 33 × 16 cm 17 × 13 × 6 in, including wheels and handles. No weight limit, but you must be able to lift it.	Paid add-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Book Economy Standard or higher No cabin bag within Canada or to/from the US, Mexico, Central America or the Caribbean.
Economy Standard Handbags bigger than 30 × 25 × 14 cm count towards your allowance	Included 43 × 33 × 16 cm 17 × 13 × 6 in, including wheels and handles. No weight limit.	Included 55 × 40 × 23 cm 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in, including wheels and handles. No weight limit, but you must lift it in yourself.
Economy Flex	Included 43 × 33 × 16 cm Size includes wheels and handles.	Included 55 × 40 × 23 cm One cabin bag; the size includes wheels and handles. No weight limit.
Economy Comfort	Included 43 × 33 × 16 cm Size includes wheels and handles.	Included 55 × 40 × 23 cm One cabin bag; the size includes wheels and handles. No weight limit.
Economy Latitude	Included 43 × 33 × 16 cm Size includes wheels and handles.	Included 55 × 40 × 23 cm One cabin bag; the size includes wheels and handles. No weight limit.
Premium Economy and Business Class	Included 43 × 33 × 16 cm	Included 55 × 40 × 23 cm One cabin bag and one under-seat bag, the same sizes as Economy.

Air Canada measures the whole bag, including wheels, handles and pockets.

If your bag is too big at the gate

Oversized bags must be checked and extra baggage charges may apply. On restricted Economy Basic fares, you'll pay a gate handling fee.

CA/US $65–78 gate handling fee, including tax

It’s almost always cheaper to add the right bag when you book or online before you fly.

Other Air Canada cabin rules worth knowing

Automated sizers check bags before security and/or boarding; bags that don't fit are charged the usual baggage fees.
A small handbag up to 30 × 25 × 14 cm (12 × 10 × 5.5 in) is allowed on top of your cabin allowance.
Travelling with a lap infant: 1 extra item for the baby's things, such as a nappy bag.
Star Alliance Gold members flying on two or more member airlines: two cabin bags.
A pushchair is allowed on top, up to 25.5 cm (10 in) in diameter folded and 92 cm (36 in) long.
On full flights, if your fare includes a cabin bag, you may be asked to check it in for free.

Power banks on Air Canada

Air Canada treats power banks as spare batteries: hand luggage only, up to 100 Wh freely, and up to 2 at 100–160 Wh with approval from its airport agents.

Power-bank rules and Wh calculator

Liquids depend on the airport

The airline doesn’t set the liquids limit. The departure airport’s security does. Some now allow up to 2 litres.

Liquids rules by airport

Air Canada cabin bag questions

What size is Air Canada’s free under-seat bag?

43 × 33 × 16 cm on the Economy Basic fare. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

What size cabin bag can I take on Air Canada?

Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm. It’s included with Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Economy Comfort, Economy Latitude and Premium Economy and Business Class.

Do Air Canada’s size limits include wheels and handles?

Yes. The limits are for the whole bag, including wheels, handles and side pockets.

What happens if my bag is too big for Air Canada?

Oversized bags must be checked and extra baggage charges may apply. On restricted Economy Basic fares, you'll pay a gate handling fee. CA/US $65–78 gate handling fee, including tax

Can I take a power bank on Air Canada?