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Air Canada carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm

Last checked: 7/14/2026 • IATA: AC • ICAO: ACA

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Carry-on for the overhead bin

Depends on fare or booking option

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm554023
in21.515.59
Weight
No published limit
  • No standard weight cap is published, but the passenger must lift the bag into the overhead bin unaided.
  • Economy Basic tickets bought from 3 January 2025 include only a personal item on specified Canada, US, Mexico, Central America and Caribbean itineraries.
  • A Basic international itinerary still includes the standard carry-on even when it connects through one of those regions.
  • On an affected Basic itinerary, Air Canada may pre-authorise a CA/US$65–$78 tax-inclusive gate handling fee if the passenger brings an ineligible standard carry-on.
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Source for this section: Carry-on baggage

Personal item

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm164333
in61713

One personal item within the displayed limits is included, including on affected Basic fares. It must fit below the seat.

Source for this section: Personal item

Checked baggage

Weight (standard limit per piece)
23 kg / 50 lb
  • Checked allowance and fees depend on route, cabin, fare, status and ticket date.
  • A standard piece is limited to 23 kg / 50 lb and 158 cm / 62 in in total linear dimensions, but inclusion must be confirmed in the calculator or booking.

Source for this section: Checked baggage

Overweight & excess baggage

  • Overweight, oversize and extra-piece charges are itinerary-specific and must be checked in the official calculator.
  • The overweight tier covers 23–32 kg / 50–70 lb and the oversize tier 158–292 cm / 63–115 in; a bag that exceeds 32 kg / 70 lb, 292 cm / 115 in total or 203 cm / 80 in in length must be handled through Air Canada Cargo.

Source for this section: Extra and oversized baggage

Liquids in carry-on

Allowed

Canadian security limits cabin liquids and gels to containers of 100 ml / 100 g or less in the permitted clear bag. Destination and transfer controls can differ.

Primary source: Air Canada carry-on baggage

Pets

Pet transport

Varies

One small cat or dog may travel in the cabin in a soft-sided under-seat carrier after advance registration; cabin pets are excluded in Premium Economy and on partner-operated codeshares.

More details
  • The baggage compartment is available only on eligible aircraft, routes and dates, with Air Canada Cargo required above 45 kg / 100 lb combined or 292 cm / 115 in; Hawaii accepts pets only through Cargo.
  • Service dogs and emotional-support dogs use separate accessibility procedures, with advance forms and notice depending on the service and itinerary.

Source for this section: Travelling with pets

Special baggage

Sports equipment

Varies

Sports equipment follows item-specific piece, packing, aircraft, route and fee rules.

More details
  • A registered bicycle counts as one checked piece, is limited to 32 kg / 70 lb and 292 cm / 115 in, and normally carries a CA/US$50–$60 one-way handling fee.
  • Boards have separate limits and a CA/US$100–$120 fee, while ski and snowboard waivers apply only to specified fares, routes and operating airlines.

Source for this section: Special items

Musical instruments

Varies

An instrument may travel as carry-on if it fits safely in the cabin, as one checked piece, or on a purchased seat.

More details
  • A cabin seat must be arranged at least 48 hours before departure and is limited to 162.5 cm / 64 in and 36 kg / 80 lb; Air Canada discounts the published seat fare by 50%.
  • Cabin space is not guaranteed, and separately checked instruments count toward the fare’s checked-bag allowance.

Source for this section: Special items

Medical equipment

Allowed

Medical and mobility devices are accepted in addition to the carry-on allowance, subject to device and battery rules.

More details
  • An approved portable medical device used in flight normally requires contact with Accessibility Services and medical approval at least 48 hours before departure; CPAP or BiPAP used only for sleep apnea is exempt.
  • Carry-on devices are limited to 23 × 40 × 55 cm / 9 × 16 × 22 in and 10 kg / 22 lb, spare batteries are carry-on only, and a POC needs battery power for 1.5 times the total journey.

Source for this section: Medical devices and oxygen

Partner-operated flights may apply different rules.

Prohibited items in the cabin

  • Small battery-powered vehicles and rideable luggage
  • Flammable liquids and readily ignitable solids
  • Corrosive substances, bleach and peroxides
  • Defence sprays and incapacitating agents
  • Poisons, pesticides and radioactive materials
  • Compressed-gas cartridges and cylinders not specifically accepted

These selected categories are refused in both carry-on and checked baggage. Other articles have baggage-location, quantity or approval conditions, so batteries and unusual equipment still need an item-specific check.

Source for this section: Restricted and prohibited items

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