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Delta Air Lines Baggage Size & Weight Limits

This page lists the Delta Air Lines 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
30 × 40
20
Size ruleMust fit under seat
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
35 × 56
23
Max dimensions35 × 56 × 23 cm
Max width35 cm
Max height56 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 dimensions157 cm (L + W + H)
Standard bag weight23 kg
Oversize thresholdover 157 cm
Bags includedFare and route dependent

Delta standard checked bags are limited to 62 linear inches (about 157 cm). Main/Comfort standard bags are 23 kg; eligible First/Delta One bags may be 32 kg.

Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare

Class / fareCarry-onChecked bagsWeight / allowance
Delta Main / Delta Comfort1 carry-on + 1 personal itemVaries by route/fare23 kg standard
Domestic standard checked bags are normally paid unless another benefit applies.
Delta Premium Select1 carry-on + 1 personal itemVaries by route/fare23 kg
Basic premium fares introduced in 2026 can have reduced checked-bag benefits.
Delta First / Delta One1 carry-on + 1 personal itemVaries by route/fare32 kg
Basic premium fare variants may have reduced checked-bag benefits.

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