Delta Air Lines carry-on, personal item size & baggage policy (2026)
Delta Air Lines allows a free carry-on up to 22 x 14 x 9 in and a free personal item that fits under the seat, both measured including wheels and handles. A first checked bag (62 in total, 50 lb) costs ~$35.
| Bag | Max size | Weight | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on | 22 x 14 x 9 in | No limit | Free |
| Personal item | No published size | No limit | Free |
| Checked bag | 62 in total | 50 lb | ~$35 |
Checked against Delta Air Lines's published rules on 2026-07-10. Limits can differ by fare class, route, aircraft, and operating carrier, and gate enforcement varies - always confirm on the airline's site before you fly. Packfits is not affiliated with Delta Air Lines.
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Carry-on: 22 x 14 x 9 in limit. Measure with wheels and handles included.
Carry-on
Free- Max size
- 22 x 14 x 9 in
- Notes
- 22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 35 x 23 cm), or 45 linear in. Measurements include any handles and wheels. No weight limit on domestic flights.
- Source
- Delta Air Lines official
Personal item
Free- Max size
- No published size
- Notes
- A purse, laptop bag, or similar item that fits underneath the seat in front of you. Delta publishes no personal-item dimensions.
- Source
- Delta Air Lines official
Checked bag
~$35- Max size
- 62 in total
- Max weight
- 50 lb
- Notes
- Up to 62 linear in (158 cm) and 50 lb (23 kg) in standard economy, implied by Delta oversize (63 in+) and overweight (51 lb+) thresholds.
- Fee
- Typical first checked bag within the U.S., each way. Delta publishes exact 1st/2nd bag fees only through its route-based bag calculator, so $35 is the standard domestic figure rather than a value read from a fixed page.
- Source
- Delta Air Lines official
How strict is Delta Air Lines at the gate, really?
Delta Air Lines enforces carry-on size mainly with the boarding-gate sizer during busy flights. A bag within about half an inch usually clears; a hard-side bag noticeably over is asked to be gate-checked. Wheels and handles count toward the measurement, so a "22-inch" bag is often 23-24 inches in practice.
Delta Air Lines baggage FAQ
What is Delta Air Lines's baggage policy?
Here is Delta Air Lines's baggage policy at a glance: Carry-on: Free, Personal item: Free, Checked bag: ~$35. Full size and weight limits for each bag type are in the table above.
What is Delta Air Lines's carry-on size?
Delta Air Lines's Carry-on limit is 22 x 14 x 9 in, measured including wheels and handles. It is included free with your fare.
What is Delta Air Lines's personal item size?
Delta Air Lines publishes no exact personal-item dimensions - it just has to fit under the seat in front of you (about 18 x 14 x 8 in for a typical underseat bag).
How much is a checked bag on Delta Air Lines?
A first checked bag costs ~$35 - Typical first checked bag within the U.S., each way. Delta publishes exact 1st/2nd bag fees only through its route-based bag calculator, so $35 is the standard domestic figure rather than a value read from a fixed page. It can be up to 62 in total and 50 lb.
Does Delta Air Lines measure bags with wheels and handles?
Yes. Delta Air Lines, like all airlines, measures a bag's external size including wheels, handles, and side pockets, so a bag sold as "22 inch" is often 23-24 inches once measured.
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