Airline spec · verified 2026-07-02
Delta Air Lines carry-on & personal item size limits
Every number below was checked against Delta Air Lines's official pages on 2026-07-02, with links to the source.
Carry-on bag free verified
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 35 × 23 cm)
No published weight limit
Wheels and handles count toward the limit.
Total length + width + height must also stay under 45 linear inches.
No general weight limit on this page; some international stations may impose limits
Source: official page · checked 2026-07-02
Personal item free verified
No published size limit
No published weight limit
Delta publishes no exact personal-item dimensions — only "similar size" examples that fit under the seat
Source: official page · checked 2026-07-02
Checked bag verified
62 linear in (L+W+H)
Weight limit: 50 lb
Total length + width + height must also stay under 62 linear inches.
Standard per bag (Main/Comfort/Premium Select); Delta One & First 70 lb per piece
Source: official page · checked 2026-07-02
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Sizer enforcement: medium editorial view, not airline data
Rarely measured at domestic gates; international stations can be stricter
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Fares & policy
Basic economy carry-on included
Delta Main Basic (Basic Economy) includes a free carry-on and personal item. Boards in the last zone — bins may be full; gate-checking a carry-on is free.
Source: official page · checked 2026-07-02
FAQ
What size carry-on does Delta Air Lines allow?
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 35 × 23 cm), including wheels and handles. Checked against the official page on 2026-07-02.
Does Delta Air Lines charge for a carry-on?
No — a carry-on is included for standard fares.
What size personal item does Delta Air Lines allow?
Delta Air Lines publishes no exact personal-item dimensions — only that it must fit under the seat. Measure your bag and err on the small side; the under-seat space varies by aircraft.
Is there a carry-on weight limit on Delta Air Lines?
No general weight limit is published for Delta Air Lines carry-ons as of 2026-07-02. You must be able to lift the bag into the bin yourself.
Does basic economy on Delta Air Lines include a carry-on?
Delta Main Basic (Basic Economy) includes a free carry-on and personal item. Boards in the last zone — bins may be full; gate-checking a carry-on is free.
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