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 inches and a free personal item that fits under the seat, both measured including wheels and handles. A first checked bag (62 inches total, 50 lb) costs ~$35.
| Bag | Max size | Weight | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on | Max size22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 36 x 23 cm)22 x 14 x 9 in56 x 36 x 23 cm | WeightNo limit | FeeFree |
| Personal item | Max sizeNo published sizeNo published size | WeightNo limit | FeeFree |
| Checked bag | Max size62 in total (158 cm total)62 in total158 cm total | Weight50 lb | Fee~$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. We may earn commissions for purchases made via this page.
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Carry-on: 22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 36 x 23 cm)
FreeDelta Air Lines allows a carry-on up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm), measured on the outside of the bag - wheels, handles, and straps all count. Delta also states the same limit as 45 linear inches (length + width + height added together). There is no weight limit on domestic flights.
Source: Delta Air Lines official
Bags that fit the carry-on limit
Every bag below clears the sizer with wheels and handles included - checked against the manufacturer's published measurements, because product names often understate the real size.
Personal item
FreeA 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
Bags that fit the personal item limit
Since Delta Air Lines doesn't give a number, every bag below fits 18 x 14 x 8 inches - the strictest personal item limit any major US airline publishes. A bag that clears that will fit under the seat.
Checked bag: 62 in total (158 cm total)
~$35Delta Air Lines allows a checked bag up to 62 inches total (158 cm total) - that is length + width + height added together - weighing up to 50 lb. Delta implies both limits through its oversize (63 inches and up) and overweight (51 lb and up) fee thresholds rather than publishing them directly.
This is the typical first-bag fee within the U.S., each way. Delta publishes exact first and second 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
Bags that fit the checked bag limit
These are full-size checked bags that stay inside the size limit with wheels and handles included. Checked size limits are generous - it's the weight limit that usually catches people - so each of these gives you close to the maximum packing space the rules allow.
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 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm), 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. This is the typical first-bag fee within the U.S., each way. Delta publishes exact first and second 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 inches 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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