United Airlines carry-on and personal item size
United Airlines carry-on limit: 22 x 14 x 9 in. Personal item: 17 x 10 x 9 in. Check your bag in seconds.
Will your bag fit?
Measure with wheels, handles and pockets included. The order of the sides doesn't matter.
Bags that fit United
Based on each maker's listed outside size, wheels and handles included. All bags →
Carry-on bags vs United
1 of the 5 carry-on bags we've checked fits United's limit on paper.
Personal item bags vs United
None of the 3 personal item bags we've checked fits United's limit on paper.
United bag rules in plain English
- You can bring 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item if you're not flying Basic Economy.
- The personal item must be 17 x 10 x 9 inches or smaller and fit under the seat in front of you. The 10-inch width is narrower than most airlines.
- The carry-on limit includes the handle and wheels.
- In Basic Economy, most trips allow only a personal item. A carry-on is included only on flights to South America, across the Atlantic or across the Pacific, or if you have Premier status or a qualifying MileagePlus card.
The same carry-on size (22 x 14 x 9 in) is used by WestJet, Alaska, American, Breeze, Delta, JetBlue, Qantas.
Source: www.united.com. Checked on www.united.com on October 29, 2026. If the airline's page and this page disagree, the airline's page wins.
Questions people ask
What is United's personal item size?
United's personal item limit is 17 x 10 x 9 inches (43 x 25 x 22 cm). It must fit under the seat in front of you.
Can I bring a carry-on in United Basic Economy?
On most trips, no. Basic Economy includes only a personal item, except on flights to South America, across the Atlantic or across the Pacific, or for Premier members and qualifying cardholders.
Do United's carry-on limits include wheels?
Yes. Measure your bag including the handle and wheels.