What is Delta Air Lines carry-on size?

Delta Air Lines carry-on limit is 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 35 x 23 cm), including wheels and handles.

What personal item is allowed on Delta Air Lines?

Personal item rule: Must fit under seat. Always verify fare and route details before departure.

Does my Delta Air Lines fare change cabin bag rules?

Yes—basic and low-cost fares often allow only a small under-seat bag. Check the fare table on this page and your booking before you fly.

Delta Carry-on Size & Personal Item

Published carry-on: 22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 35 x 23 cm), including wheels and handles. Personal item: Must fit under seat. Re-check your route and fare before you fly.

Delta Air Lines carry-on bag next to airport size checker with inch limits — Measure wheels and handles—Delta Air Lines enforces outer dimensions at the gate.

Delta Air Lines size check

Delta Air Lines carry-on bag next to an airport size checker

At the gate, bags often go through a sizer bin. Compare your suitcase to the limits on this page before you pack.

Carry-on: 22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 35 x 23 cm)
Personal item: Must fit under seat
Includes wheels and handles: Yes
Last checked: 2026-08-30

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Quick Facts

Delta Air Lines carry-on: 22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 35 x 23 cm). Personal item: Must fit under seat.

Airline: Delta Air Lines
Carry-on limit (in): 22 x 14 x 9
Carry-on limit (cm): 56 x 35 x 23
Personal item: Must fit under seat
Includes wheels/handles: Yes
Last checked: 2026-08-30

Fare snapshot

What you can bring often depends on the ticket—not only the airline name. Re-check Delta Air Lines's baggage page (last checked 2026-08-30).

Fare / product	Carry-on / cabin bag	Personal / small bag
Standard / main cabin	22 × 14 × 9 in	Must fit under seat

Standard / main cabin: Cross-checked 2026-05-02 vs delta.com carry-on page: per-side max 22×14×9 in (56×35×23 cm) including handles/wheels; combined length+width+height must not exceed 45 linear inches (114 cm).

Airline-specific notes

Carry-on must include wheels and handles.
Regional partner operations may apply gate-check.
Certain routes and fare products can impose stricter carry-on handling.
Certain Delta Connection flights may gate-check larger carry-ons.

How Airlines Calculate Luggage Size

Airline baggage limits in inches are based on the outer box dimensions of your bag, not volume.

Carry-on rule (most common): single-side limits such as 22 x 14 x 9 in (L x W x H).
What must be included: wheels, handles, feet, and any rigid external parts.
What is not used as the main rule: liters/cubic volume is usually not the acceptance criterion.
Sizer logic at airport: if the bag does not fit the frame, it can be denied or gate-checked.

Related tools & guides

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Data Sources

Delta Air Lines policy source
Airline site · Last checked: 2026-08-30
https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/carry-on-baggage