Official airline data, verified 2026-07-08
Delta Air Lines carry-on size
Delta Air Lines' carry-on limit is 22 x 14 x 9 in (wheels and handles included). Check your own bag against it below.
Carry-on max
22 x 14 x 9 in
no weight limit
Personal item
Not published
must fit under seat
Carry-on fee
Free
on standard fares
1st checked bag
$45
2nd: $55
Will your bag fit Delta Air Lines?
Delta Air Lines cabin limit: 22 x 14 x 9 in (wheels and handles included)
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A 22 x 14 x 9 in bag just fits Delta Air Lines' carry-on, barely.
How we measured
- Your bag 22 in x 14 in x 9 in vs Delta Air Lines carry-on max 22 in x 14 in x 9 in (largest side to largest side).
- Longest side: 22 in vs 22 in allowance -> 0 in to spare.
- Middle side: 14 in vs 14 in allowance -> 0 in to spare.
- Shortest side: 9 in vs 9 in allowance -> 0 in to spare.
- Linear total: 45 in vs 45 in limit -> within limit.
- Result: within the limit, but only 0 in clearance on the tightest side. It should pass the sizer, but a full bin could get it gate-checked.
More carry-ons that fit Delta Air Lines
Sized within Delta Air Lines' 22 x 14 x 9 in carry-on limit.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack18 x 12 x 7.5 inAmazon 
Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L20.9 x 13 x 7 inAmazon 
Béis The Hybrid Carry-On Roller22 x 14 x 9 inAmazon 
Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable Spinner22 x 14 x 9 inAmazon As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links are affiliate links; it costs you nothing extra.
Popular bags vs Delta Air Lines' carry-on limit
| Bag | Size (in) | Verdict | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack | 18 x 12 x 7.5 | Fits | Amazon |
| Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L | 20.9 x 13 x 7 | Fits | Amazon |
| Béis The Hybrid Carry-On Roller | 22 x 14 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable Spinner | 22 x 14 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Briggs & Riley ZDX Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable Spinner | 22 x 14 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Calpak Ambeur Carry-On Luggage | 21 x 13.8 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Calpak Hue Carry-On Luggage | 21 x 13.8 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Monos Carry-On | 22 x 14 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Monos Carry-On Pro | 22 x 14 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44L | 21.5 x 14 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Osprey Fairview 40 Travel Pack | 22 x 14 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Osprey Fairview 55 Travel Pack | 22 x 14 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Bag dimensions are manufacturer-stated exterior sizes; verify a borderline case before you fly.
Official wording: 'Combined length + width + height of baggage must not exceed 45 linear inches (114 cm)' with individual max dimensions '22" x 14" x 9" (56 cm x 35 cm x 23 cm)'. 'These measurements include any handles or wheels.' No published carry-on weight limit. dimCm here are the airline's own published cm equivalents (matches in*2.54 within tolerance).
Delta allows 1 personal item - 'purse, briefcase, small backpack, belt bag, fanny pack, camera bag or diaper bag' or '1 laptop bag' - that fits underneath the seat in front of you. No official dimensions are published for the personal item; do not use third-party/forum estimates.
A full carry-on is allowed on Delta Air Lines' lowest fare.
Delta's lowest fare is 'Delta Main Basic' (the airline's current name for Basic Economy, also shown as 'Basic Experience'). It includes the SAME 1 free carry-on + 1 free personal item as every other Delta fare - there is no personal-item-only restriction on Delta. Checked-bag fees ($45/$55 domestic) apply the same as other fares. Basic carries the most restrictive change/refund/seat-selection/upgrade rules, but does not restrict the cabin baggage allowance.