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Air Canada personal item size: 17 x 13 x 6 in / 43 x 33 x 16 cm
Limits change; confirm with your airline before you fly. Every figure here links to the airline page it came from.
What are Air Canada's personal item rules?
| Allowance | Maximum size | Weight | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal item | 17 x 13 x 6 in / 43 x 33 x 16 cm | none stated | Air Canada baggage page, checked 2026 |
| Carry-on | 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 in / 55 x 40 x 23 cm | none stated | details |
A small purse up to 25 x 30 x 14 cm (10 x 12 x 5.5 in) may be carried in addition.
By volume this limit is larger than 8 and smaller than 10 of the 19 personal item limits on this site.
Which personal item bags fit Air Canada?
Sizes are as the listing states them; these bags have no wheels, so the stated size is the outside of the bag. Pack them to the listed depth, not beyond.
| Bag | Listed size | Verdict | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| EZUOLA Travel Backpack for Men,TSA Carry On Backpack Flight Approved | 16.9 x 11.4 x 7.5 in | TOO BIG | $23.99 |
| ECOHUB 17" Small Travel Backpack United Airlines Personal Item Bag 25L | 17 x 10 x 9 in | TOO BIG | $40.49 |
| Lossga Travel Backpack, 18x14x8 Spirit Airlines Personal Item Travel Bag | 18 x 14 x 8 in | TOO BIG | $20.99 |
| Taygeer Frontier Airlines Personal Item Bag, 18x14x8 inches Travel Bag | 18 x 14 x 8 in | TOO BIG | $20.99 |
| Lossga Travel Backpack for Women Men 18x14x8 Waterproof Carry On Backpack | 18 x 14 x 8 in | TOO BIG | $23.99 |
| WANDF Personal Item Travel Bag 18x14x8 | 18 x 14 x 8 in | TOO BIG | $39.99 |
Personal item bags that meet Air Canada’s limit
Lossga Travel Backpack, 18x14x8 Spirit Airlines Personal Item Travel Bag
18 x 14 x 8 in as listed$20.99Check price
Lossga Travel Backpack for Women Men 18x14x8 Waterproof Carry On Backpack
18 x 14 x 8 in as listed$23.99Check price
$39.99Check price
$240.00Check price
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Air Canada personal item?
Air Canada gives the personal item maximum as 17 x 13 x 6 in / 43 x 33 x 16 cm on its own baggage page. A small purse up to 25 x 30 x 14 cm (10 x 12 x 5.5 in) may be carried in addition. Measure the bag packed, because a soft backpack that fits empty can bulge past the depth limit once it is full.
Can a backpack be a personal item on Air Canada?
Yes, as long as it measures within 17 x 13 x 6 in / 43 x 33 x 16 cm when packed and fits under the seat in front of you. Look for listings that state an 18 x 14 x 8 inch or smaller size, though on Air Canada even that is too big, so aim for the exact figure above. Straps and bottle pockets count toward the size if they stick out.
What is the difference between a personal item and a carry-on on Air Canada?
The carry-on goes in the overhead bin and is limited to 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 in / 55 x 40 x 23 cm; the personal item goes under the seat and is limited to 17 x 13 x 6 in / 43 x 33 x 16 cm. Most fares allow one of each.
Researched, not professional advice. Limits change and can vary by route and fare; the airline's own page is the final word.