JetBlue carry-on bag, personal item size & baggage policy (2026)
JetBlue allows a free carry-on bag up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches and a free personal item up to 17 x 13 x 8 inches, both measured including wheels and handles. A first checked bag (62 inches total, 50 lb) costs ~$45.
| Bag | Max size | Weight | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Bag | 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 size17 x 13 x 8 in (43 x 33 x 20 cm)17 x 13 x 8 in43 x 33 x 20 cm | WeightNo limit | FeeFree |
| Checked Bag | Max size62 in total (158 cm total)62 in total158 cm total | Weight50 lb | Fee~$45 |
Checked against JetBlue's published rules on 2026-08-03. 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 JetBlue. We may earn commissions for purchases made via this page.
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Enter your bag's outside measurements - including wheels and handles, which JetBlue counts.
Carry-on Bag: 22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 36 x 23 cm)
FreeJetBlue allows a carry-on bag 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. Free on every fare, including Blue Basic, including wheels and handles. No weight limit is published.
Source: JetBlue official
Bags that fit the carry-on bag 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: 17 x 13 x 8 in (43 x 33 x 20 cm)
FreeJetBlue allows a personal item up to 17 x 13 x 8 inches (43 x 33 x 20 cm), measured on the outside of the bag - wheels, handles, and straps all count. Must fit under the seat in front of you.
Source: JetBlue official
Bags that fit the personal item 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.
Checked Bag: 62 in total (158 cm total)
~$45JetBlue allows a checked bag up to 62 inches total (158 cm total) - that is length + width + height added together - weighing up to 50 lb. Wheels and handles count toward the 62-inch total.
The $45 first-bag / $59 second-bag fee applies to Main/Main Flex/EvenMore fares within the US, Latin America, Caribbean, and Canada on off-peak dates, and includes up to $10 in savings per bag for adding it 24+ hours ahead; it rises to $49 / $69 during peak-season travel (holidays, peak spring/summer). Mint includes two free checked bags up to 70 lb each.
Source: JetBlue 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 JetBlue at the gate, really?
JetBlue 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.
JetBlue baggage FAQ
What is JetBlue's baggage policy?
Here is JetBlue's baggage policy at a glance: Carry-on Bag: Free, Personal Item: Free, Checked Bag: ~$45. Full size and weight limits for each bag type are in the table above.
What is JetBlue's carry-on size?
JetBlue's carry-on bag 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 JetBlue's personal item size?
The personal item limit is 17 x 13 x 8 inches (43 x 33 x 20 cm) and must fit under the seat in front of you. It is free with every fare.
How much is a checked bag on JetBlue?
A first checked bag costs ~$45. The $45 first-bag / $59 second-bag fee applies to Main/Main Flex/EvenMore fares within the US, Latin America, Caribbean, and Canada on off-peak dates, and includes up to $10 in savings per bag for adding it 24+ hours ahead; it rises to $49 / $69 during peak-season travel (holidays, peak spring/summer). Mint includes two free checked bags up to 70 lb each. It can be up to 62 inches total and 50 lb.
Does JetBlue measure bags with wheels and handles?
Yes. JetBlue, 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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