Air Canada carry-on size
Air Canada allows a standard carry-on of up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in), plus a personal item of 43 × 33 × 16 cm (17 × 13 × 6 in).
Standard carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Which backpacks fit Air Canada
| Bag | Listed size | Standard carry-on | Personal item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey Farpoint 40 | 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0 cm | Too big −12.0 cm |
| Osprey Fairview 40 | 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0 cm | Too big −12.0 cm |
| Osprey Daylite Plus 20 | 48 × 28 × 24 cm (18.9 × 11.02 × 9.45 in) | Fits if not packed full −1.0 cm | Too big −8.0 cm |
| Cotopaxi Allpa 35L | 22 × 12 × 10 in (56 × 30 × 25 cm) | Too big −2.0 cm | Too big −13.0 cm |
| Aer Travel Pack 3 | 21.5 × 13 × 9 in (54.5 × 33 × 21.5 cm) | Fits +0.1 cm | Too big −11.5 cm |
| Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L | 22 × 14 × 8 in (55 × 35 × 20 cm) | Fits 0 cm | Too big −12.0 cm |
| Nomatic Travel Pack 20L | 18.5 × 12 × 6 in (≈ 47 × 30.5 × 15.2 cm) | Fits +7.6 cm | Too big −3.8 cm |
| CABINZERO Classic 44L | 51 × 36 × 18 cm (20.1 × 14.2 × 7.1 in) | Fits +4.0 cm | Too big −8.0 cm |
| CABINZERO Classic 28L | 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in) | Fits +3.0 cm | Too big −4.0 cm |
| The North Face Borealis | 12 × 6.5 × 19.5 in (30.5 × 16.5 × 49.5 cm) | Fits +5.5 cm | Too big −6.5 cm |
The number next to each verdict is the tightest side: how much room is left (or how much the bag is over) on its closest side.
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Questions
What is the Air Canada carry-on size in cm and inches?
55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in). Including wheels and handles. No weight limit, but you must lift it into the bin yourself.
Does Air Canada weigh carry-on bags?
Air Canada's baggage page gives no weight limit for the carry-on bag. You must be able to lift it into the overhead bin.
Which travel backpacks fit Air Canada's carry-on limit?
Of the bags we checked, these fit packed full: Osprey Farpoint 40, Osprey Fairview 40, Aer Travel Pack 3, Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L, Nomatic Travel Pack 20L, CABINZERO Classic 44L, CABINZERO Classic 28L, The North Face Borealis.
What size is the Air Canada personal item?
43 × 33 × 16 cm (17 × 13 × 6 in).