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Alaska Airlines carry-on size, weight & fees

🇺🇸 United States

Carry-on included on all fares including Saver. Dimensions (22 × 14 × 9 in) include wheels and handles, and all three measurements combined may not exceed 45 linear inches. Medically necessary items travel in addition to the standard allowance.

Carry-on size
22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm
Wheels and handles included
Weight limit
No published weight limit
Personal item
Free, must fit under the seat in front
Carry-on fee
Free on all fares

⚠️ What security allows ≠ what your fare allows

TSA and CATSA do not care how big or heavy your bag is — that is Alaska Airlines’s call. Measure your bag before you leave: gate-check fees are always more expensive than prepaying. Not sure an item can fly at all? Check the item rules.

Alaska Airlines baggage FAQs

What is the Alaska Airlines carry-on size limit?

Alaska Airlines allows a cabin bag up to 22 × 14 × 9 inches (56 × 36 × 23 cm), including wheels and handles.

How many bags can I bring on Alaska Airlines?

Two: a full carry-on plus one personal item, both included in your fare.

Does Alaska Airlines charge for a carry-on bag?

No — a full carry-on plus a personal item is included on Alaska Airlines fares.

Does Alaska Airlines have a carry-on weight limit?

No published weight limit

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What to double-check on Alaska Airlines

Security rules are identical on every US flight — but these items behave differently depending on Alaska Airlines's bag size, weight, or item-count policy: