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Air Canada Baggage Size & Weight Limits

This page lists the Air Canada cabin and checked baggage allowances, including maximum dimensions, weight limits and excess baggage fees. Use the size checker to confirm your own suitcase fits before you get to the airport.

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PIPersonal ItemGoes under the seat in front of you
43 × 33
16
Max dimensions43 × 33 × 16 cm
Max width43 cm
Max height33 cm
Max depth16 cm
Max weightNo weight limit

A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.

COCarry-on BaggageGoes in the overhead bin
40 × 55
23
Max dimensions40 × 55 × 23 cm
Max width40 cm
Max height55 cm
Max depth23 cm
Max weightNo weight limit

One cabin bag per passenger. Measured with wheels and handles included.

CBChecked BaggageHanded over at the check-in desk
Max total dimensions158 cm (L + W + H)
Standard bag weight23 kg
Oversize thresholdover 158 cm
Bags includedFare-dependent; Premium Economy and Business generally include 2 bags

Maximum standard size is 158 cm total. Economy and Premium Economy use 23 kg per bag; Business/Signature uses 32 kg per bag. Exact free bag count depends on fare and itinerary.

Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare

Class / fareCarry-onChecked bagsWeight / allowance
Economy BasicPersonal item only on certain itinerariesVaries by route23 kg
Economy Basic carry-on restrictions apply on certain itineraries for tickets purchased on or after 3 Jan 2025.
Economy Standard / Flex / Comfort / Latitude1 carry-on + 1 personal itemVaries by fare/route23 kg
Premium Economy1 carry-on + 1 personal item2 bags23 kg
Business Class1 carry-on + 1 personal item2 bags32 kg

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Excess & Oversize Fees (USD)

Extra checked bag$75 – $120
Overweight (23–32 kg)$100
Overweight (32–45 kg)$200
Oversize (over 158 cm)$150
Gate-checked cabin bag$70

Fees vary by route and are usually cheaper when paid online before travel than at the airport.

Good to Know

Published dimensions include wheels, handles and external pockets.Baggage rules can differ on codeshare and partner-operated flights.Special items such as sports gear or instruments need advance booking.Always confirm on the airline's website before you travel.
Baggage rules last updated June 2026

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The three baggage types, explained

Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.

Personal item

The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.

Carry-on

The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.

Checked baggage

The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Air Canada typically allows free carry-on baggage within their specified size and weight limits. Check the dimensions above to ensure your bag complies with Air Canada regulations.