United Airlines carry-on size
The maximum carry-on size on United Airlines is 55.9 × 35 × 23 cm (22 × 13.8 × 9.1 in), up to 18 kg. Personal item: 43 × 25 × 22 cm.
Last verified: 2026-10-03
Carry-on
55.9 × 35 × 23 cm
18 kg
Basic Economy fares do not include carry-on bags (except when flying to South America, across the Atlantic, or with certain Premier/credit card benefits).
Official policyPersonal item
43 × 25 × 22 cm
No weight limit
Basic Economy fares do not include carry-on bags (except when flying to South America, across the Atlantic, or with certain Premier/credit card benefits).
Official policyPopular carry-ons that fit United Airlines (80)
- American Tourister My AT UnderseaterFits
- Away Clear Daily BackpackFits
- Away Cooler ToteFits
- Away Featherlight Daily BackpackFits
- Away Featherlight Daily ToteFits
- Away Featherlight ToteFits
- Away Large Featherlight BackpackFits
- Away Mini Riviera Straw ToteFits
- Away Riviera Straw ToteFits
- Away Signature Companion BagFits
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Tight fits (56)
- American Tourister Disney Characters Kids Carry-OnTight fit
- Away Featherlight WeekenderTight fit
- Away Featherlight WeekenderTight fit
- Away Garment DuffleTight fit
- Away The WeekenderTight fit
- Briggs & Riley 22" Carry-on 2-Wheel Garment BagTight fit
- Briggs & Riley Cabin SpinnerTight fit
- Briggs & Riley Cabin SpinnerTight fit
- Briggs & Riley Essential 22" 2-Wheel Expandable Carry-OnTight fit
- Briggs & Riley Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable SpinnerTight fit
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Bags that do not fit United Airlines (276)
- American Tourister 4 Kix 3.0 Carry-OnToo large
- American Tourister Air Move Carry-OnToo large
- American Tourister Carry-OnToo large
- American Tourister Disney Mickey Carry-OnToo large
- American Tourister Disney Minnie Carry-OnToo large
- American Tourister FastForward Carry-OnToo large
- American Tourister Moonlight II Carry-OnToo large
- American Tourister My AT Carry-OnToo large
- American Tourister Star Wars Carry-OnToo large
- American Tourister Stitch Carry-OnToo large
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United Airlines carry-on FAQ
- What size carry-on can I take on United Airlines?
- The maximum carry-on size on United Airlines is 55.9 × 35 × 23 cm (22 × 13.8 × 9.1 in), up to 18 kg. Personal item: 43 × 25 × 22 cm.
- What is United Airlines's carry-on weight limit?
- Up to 18 kg packed.
- What size personal item can I bring on United Airlines?
- 43 × 25 × 22 cm
Rules change. Confirm with United Airlines before you fly.