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# Delta Air Lines carry-on: 22 × 14 × 9 in

Last checked: 7/27/2026 • IATA: DL • ICAO: DAL

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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

Included in fare

**[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)**

| Unit | H | W | D |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| in | 22 | 14 | 9 |
| cm | 56 | 35 | 23 |

**Weight**

No published limit

- Every passenger on a Delta-operated flight, including Delta Main Basic, may bring one carry-on bag and one personal item free of charge.
- The carry-on must fit 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 35 × 23 cm) and may not exceed 45 linear in (114 cm), including wheels and handles.
- Delta publishes no general carry-on weight limit.
- On Delta Connection aircraft, including flights with 50 seats or fewer, limited space can require the larger bag to be checked at the gate and returned after landing.

Source for this section: [Carry-on baggage](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/carry-on-baggage)

## Personal item

Included in fare

- One personal item — purse, briefcase, small backpack, laptop bag or similar — must fit under the seat in front.
- No fixed dimensions published.
- Additional free items: jacket, umbrella, duty-free bag, stroller, child safety seat, wheelchair, crutches and other assistive devices do not count against the allowance.

Source for this section: [Carry-on baggage — personal item](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/carry-on-baggage)

## Checked baggage

**Weight (standard limit per piece)**

50 lb / 23 kg

- For domestic Delta Main and Delta Comfort travel, the current standard fee is USD 45 for the first bag and USD 55 for the second, each way.
- The standard limit is 50 lb (23 kg) for Delta Main, Comfort and Premium Select, and 70 lb (32 kg) for Delta One and First; every standard bag is limited to 62 linear in (157 cm).
- Delta and Delta Shuttle accept up to 10 bags, while Delta Connection accepts up to 4 subject to space.
- Eligible Medallion and Delta SkyMiles American Express benefits can waive fees.
- All travel to or from Key West is limited to one checked bag.

Source for this section: [Checked baggage policy](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/overview)

## Overweight & excess baggage

- Within the United States, the third bag and bags 4–10 cost USD 200 each way.
- A 51–70 lb bag costs USD 100, a 71–under-100 lb bag USD 200, and bags at 100 lb or more are not accepted.
- A bag from 63 through 80 linear in costs USD 200; larger bags are not accepted.
- Quantity, weight and size charges accumulate when more than one limit is exceeded.
- International prices and maximum weights vary by region, with several routes capped at 70 lb.

Source for this section: [Excess baggage](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/checked-baggage/excess-overweight-baggage)

## Liquids in carry-on

Varies

- At U.S. security checkpoints, liquids, gels, aerosols and pastes are limited to containers of 3.4 oz / 100 ml in one clear quart-size zip-top bag.
- TSA provisions can allow necessary medication, breast milk, juice or infant formula after separate screening.
- These are airport-security rules, so requirements at non-U.S. departure and connection airports may differ.

Source for this section: [Carry-on baggage — liquids rules](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/carry-on-baggage)

## Pets

### Pet transport

Allowed

Small dogs and cats, plus household birds on flights within the contiguous United States, may travel in the cabin subject to age, route, space and kennel rules; Delta recommends a soft carrier no larger than 18 × 11 × 11 in for most aircraft.

More details

- For tickets issued on or after 8 April 2025, the one-way cabin fee is USD/CAD 150 on listed US and Canadian routes and USD/CAD/EUR 200 internationally.
- Pet shipping is limited to active US military and State Department personnel with PCS orders; Delta's brachycephalic-breed ban applies to cargo, not every cabin pet.
- For travel from the United States to Mexico from 3 August 2026, dogs need a New World Screwworm inspection certificate from a USDA-accredited veterinarian issued no more than five days before arrival.
- Dogs entering the United States from affected countries also need inspection documentation issued within five days of arrival.

Source for this section: [Traveling with pets](https://www.delta.com/us/en/pet-travel/overview)

## Special baggage

### Sports equipment

Varies

Most listed sports equipment uses the standard checked-bag charge for the cabin, route and bag count, with overweight and additional-bag fees where applicable.

More details

- Equipment must use a durable container designed for the item.
- The general maximum is 115 linear in (292 cm) and under 100 lb (45 kg), but item-specific exceptions apply: canoes and ordinary kayaks are refused while folding kayaks are accepted, and vaulting poles are not accepted on Delta-operated flights.
- Some Delta Connection aircraft and destinations impose further limits.

Source for this section: [Special baggage](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/special-items/sporting-equipment)

### Musical instruments

Allowed

Guitars and smaller instruments such as violins or flutes may replace the free carry-on bag when approved cabin storage is available.

More details

- A checked instrument with its case may measure up to 150 linear in (381 cm) and weigh up to 165 lb (75 kg); Delta asks for an ATA Specification 300 case and destination limits may apply.
- A fragile instrument may instead use a purchased full-fare seat, up to 165 lb (75 kg), provided it is covered, seat-belted and does not block aisles, exits, signs or safety equipment.

Source for this section: [Musical instruments](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/special-items/musical-instruments)

### Medical equipment

Allowed

Approved PAP devices, POCs, respirators and ventilators may be used onboard with an independent compliant battery.

More details

- The 150% battery requirement applies when the device is used during flight; Delta requires POC review at least 48 hours before domestic travel and 72 hours before international travel, while respirators and ventilators need 48 hours' notice.

Source for this section: [Medical devices](https://www.delta.com/us/en/accessible-travel-services/assistive-devices-medication)

## Prohibited items in the cabin

- Cooking and anti-static sprays, bleach, drain cleaners and pesticides
- Fireworks, explosives, gunpowder, pepper spray and bear deterrent
- Torch or blue-flame lighters, lighter refills, fuels, paints, stains and lubricants
- Strike-anywhere matches and Meals Ready to Eat (MREs)
- Hoverboards, self-balancing boards and lithium-powered motorized riding suitcases
- Human-like or animal-like robots, except compliant toy robots
- Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers, dehumidifiers and other items with refrigerants

- The list is a compact selection from Delta's current prohibited-items page; personal-care aerosols such as hairspray can have separate permitted limits and are not covered by the blanket household-aerosol wording above.
- Spare lithium batteries and power banks are cabin-only, must not be stored overhead and may not exceed 160 Wh; at most two spares from 100–160 Wh are allowed.
- Smart bags with a non-removable lithium battery are prohibited.
- Firearms require declaration and a locked hard-sided case.

Source for this section: [Prohibited items](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/prohibited-or-restricted-items/overview)

## Official source

- Carry-on baggage: [Carry-on baggage](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/carry-on-baggage)
- Personal item: [Carry-on baggage — personal item](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/carry-on-baggage)
- Checked baggage: [Checked baggage policy](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/overview)
- Overweight & excess baggage: [Excess baggage](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/checked-baggage/excess-overweight-baggage)
- Liquids in carry-on: [Carry-on baggage — liquids rules](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/carry-on-baggage)
- Pets: [Traveling with pets](https://www.delta.com/us/en/pet-travel/overview)
- Special baggage: [Special baggage](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/special-items/sporting-equipment)
- Musical instruments: [Musical instruments](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/special-items/musical-instruments)
- Medical equipment: [Medical devices](https://www.delta.com/us/en/accessible-travel-services/assistive-devices-medication)
- Prohibited items in the cabin: [Prohibited items](https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/prohibited-or-restricted-items/overview)

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