Does the Away Bigger Carry-On fit Air Canada's carry-on?

No. Too long by 2.7 cm. It's 57.7 cm top to bottom and Air Canada allows 55 cm. It's too big for Air Canada's personal item (14.7 cm too long). On Air Canada's cheapest fare the carry-on costs extra.

Won't fit

Flying with
55 × 40 × 23 cm
Checking
Paid add-on on Air Canada
57.7 × 39.1 × 24.4 cm, hard shell
Units
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Side the bag fails onPart that sticks outSizer frame

Won't fit

Too long by 2.7 cm. It's 57.7 cm top to bottom and Air Canada allows 55 cm.

BagAway Bigger Carry-On
Cabin bagAir Canada
Length
57.7of 55 cm2.7 cm over
Width
39.1of 40 cm0.9 cm spare
Depth
24.4of 23 cm1.4 cm over
WeightNo published limit on Air Canada

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

What you can do

  • Take a bag 55 cm tall or less. 8 bags we list fit.
  • Or check it in when you book. It's usually cheaper than paying at the gate.

Air Canada rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Airline's page. Sizes include wheels and handles.

Side by side

Away Bigger Carry-On against Air Canada's limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
SideBagLimitResult
Length57.7 cm55 cm2.7 cm over
Width39.1 cm40 cm0.9 cm spare
Depth24.4 cm23 cm1.4 cm over
Personal item: 43 × 33 × 16 cm
SideBagLimitResult
Length57.7 cm43 cm14.7 cm over
Width39.1 cm33 cm6.1 cm over
Depth24.4 cm16 cm8.4 cm over

Air Canada rules worth knowing

  • Carry-on: Economy Basic within Canada, the US, Mexico and the Caribbean is personal item only. Included on other fares.
  • Air Canada uses automated bag sizers at some airports.

Bags that fit Air Canada's carry-on

Biggest first.

Good to know

What can I do if the Away Bigger Carry-On is too big for Air Canada?

Add a checked bag when you book, which is usually cheaper than paying at the gate, or bring a smaller carry-on.

What is Air Canada's carry-on size limit?

Air Canada's carry-on limit is 55 × 40 × 23 cm, with no published weight limit.

Which other bags fit Air Canada?

Rimowa Essential Cabin, American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 55, Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage and Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 55 are right on the limit, so don't overpack.