--- title: "Air Canada carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm | AirlineLimits" description: "Air Canada: carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm; no numeric weight published. Fare status, personal item, checked baggage and official sources." canonical: "https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/ac/" language: "en" format: clean-markdown-mirror --- This is the clean Markdown mirror of [https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/ac/](https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/ac/). Editorial content is maintained on the canonical HTML page. # Air Canada carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm Last checked: 7/14/2026 • IATA: AC • ICAO: ACA [Compare this airline](https://airlinelimits.com/en/compare-airlines/?airlines=AC) - Star Alliance Not a binding baggage approval: fare, route, aircraft or operating carrier can vary. Check the linked official sources before booking and departure. ## Carry-on for the overhead bin Depends on fare or booking option **[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)** | Unit | H | W | D | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | cm | 55 | 40 | 23 | | in | 21.5 | 15.5 | 9 | **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. Source for this section: [Carry-on baggage](https://www.aircanada.com/content/aircanada/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/carry-on.html) ## Personal item Included in fare **[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)** | Unit | H | W | D | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | cm | 16 | 43 | 33 | | in | 6 | 17 | 13 | 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](https://www.aircanada.com/content/aircanada/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/carry-on.html) ## 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](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/checked.html) ## 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](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/checked.html) ## 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](https://www.aircanada.com/content/aircanada/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/carry-on.html) ## 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](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/special-assistance/pets.html) ## 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](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/special-items.html) ### 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](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/special-items.html) ### 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](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/accessibility/medical-devices-and-oxygen.html) 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](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/restricted-and-prohibited-items.html) ## Official source - Carry-on baggage: [Carry-on baggage](https://www.aircanada.com/content/aircanada/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/carry-on.html) - Personal item: [Personal item](https://www.aircanada.com/content/aircanada/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/carry-on.html) - Checked baggage: [Checked baggage](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/checked.html) - Overweight & excess baggage: [Extra and oversized baggage](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/checked.html) - Pets: [Travelling with pets](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/special-assistance/pets.html) - Special baggage: [Special items](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/special-items.html) - Medical equipment: [Medical devices and oxygen](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/accessibility/medical-devices-and-oxygen.html) - Prohibited items in the cabin: [Restricted and prohibited items](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/restricted-and-prohibited-items.html) [How we research and handle gaps](https://airlinelimits.com/en/methodology/) ## Found an error? 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