Southwest Airlines carry-on size 2026

Southwest Airlines' carry-on limit is 61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm, with no published weight limit. The personal item limit is 41.3 × 34.3 × 20.3 cm, with no published weight limit. Wheels and handles count towards the size.

Last checked 2 Nov 2026 against Southwest Airlines' own baggage page.

Southwest Airlines hand luggage limits

For the cheapest Economy ticket.

Bag	Size	Weight	Included
Carry-on	61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm	No published limit	Yes
Personal item	41.3 × 34.3 × 20.3 cm	No published limit	Yes

24 × 16 × 10 in, bigger than most US airlines allow.
16.25 × 13.5 × 8 in.
A bag packed to Southwest's limit may not fit a connecting Delta or United flight.

Source: Southwest Airlines, checked 2 Nov 2026. Report a change

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Fits

Fits with at least 2.5 cm to spare on every side.

BagAway Carry-On

Cabin bagSouthwest Airlines

Length: 55.1of 61 cm5.9 cm spare
Width: 36.6of 40.6 cm4 cm spare
Depth: 22.9of 25.4 cm2.5 cm spare

WeightNo published limit on Southwest Airlines

Packed weightkg

Gate staff can still refuse a bag you can't lift into the bin yourself.

See bags that fit Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Airline's page. Sizes include wheels and handles.

Bags that fit Southwest Airlines' carry-on

14 of the bags we list fit. Each links to the full check.

Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag27 × 18 × 5.5 cmFits19.9 cm to spareBag page
WANDF Personal Item Duffel45 × 32 × 16 cmFits8.6 cm to spareBag page
CabinZero Classic 36L45 × 31 × 20 cmFits5.4 cm to spareBag page
Cabin Max Metz 30L45 × 36 × 20 cmFits4.6 cm to spareBag page
Away Carry-On55.1 × 36.6 × 22.9 cmFits2.5 cm to spareBag page
Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner58.4 × 36.8 × 22.9 cmFits2.5 cm to spareBag page
Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L56 × 33 × 23 cmFits2.4 cm to spareBag page
Osprey Farpoint 4055.1 × 35.1 × 23.1 cmFits2.3 cm to spareBag page
Rimowa Essential Cabin55 × 39 × 23 cmFits1.6 cm to spareBag page
Away Bigger Carry-On57.7 × 39.1 × 24.4 cmTight1 cm to spareBag page
American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTight0.6 cm to spareBag page
Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage55 × 40 × 20 cmTight0.6 cm to spareBag page
Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTight0.6 cm to spareBag page
Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner58.4 × 38.1 × 24.8 cmTight0.6 cm to spareBag page

How it compares with other North American airlines

Airline	Carry-on	Versus Southwest Airlines
Air Canada	55 × 40 × 23 cm	20% less space
American Airlines	55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm	28% less space
Delta Air Lines	55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm	28% less space
Frontier Airlines	61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm, 15.9 kg	Same space
United Airlines	55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm	28% less space

Southwest Airlines hand luggage questions

What size is the Southwest Airlines carry-on?

Southwest Airlines' carry-on limit is 61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm, with no published weight limit. That includes wheels and handles.

What size personal item does Southwest Airlines allow?

Southwest Airlines' personal item limit is 41.3 × 34.3 × 20.3 cm, with no published weight limit. It's included on every fare.

Is the carry-on free on Southwest Airlines?

Yes, the carry-on is included on Southwest Airlines' cheapest fare.

Will a 22-inch carry-on fit Southwest Airlines?

A standard 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) case: fits. Fits with at least 2.5 cm to spare on every side.

Which bags fit Southwest Airlines' carry-on limit?

14 of the 14 bags we list fit, including Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag, WANDF Personal Item Duffel, CabinZero Classic 36L and Cabin Max Metz 30L.