Softside spinner · carry-on
Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Carry-On Spinner: size, weight and airline fit
The Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Carry-On Spinner measures 23 x 14.5 x 9 in and fits the carry-on limit of 2 of 39 airlines with a published size. Too big for American, Delta, United and others.
Listed outside size
23 x 14.5 x 9 in
about 58.4 x 36.8 x 22.9 cm · 5.4 lb (2.45 kg) · 46 L
Fits 2 of 39 airlines
See it on Travelpro's sitePrices change often. Sizes from travelpro.com, checked October 29, 2026.
What to know before you buy
- Sold as a 21-inch bag, but Travelpro lists its overall size as 23 x 14.5 x 9 in once wheels and carry handles are counted. The case alone is 21 x 14 x 9 in.
- That's 1 inch taller and half an inch wider than the 22 x 14 x 9 in limit at most US airlines. Travelpro itself tells you to compare the overall number with your airline's limit.
Which airlines does it fit as a carry-on?
| Airline | Carry-on limit | Verdict | Tightest side | Weight limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 24 x 16 x 10 in | Fits | 1 in spare | 35 lb (15.9 kg) |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 x 16 x 10 in | Fits | 1 in spare | — |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 55 x 40 x 25 cm | Too big | 3.4 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| AirAsia | 56 x 36 x 23 cm | Too big | 2.4 cm over | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Japan Airlines (JAL) | 55 x 40 x 25 cm | Too big | 3.4 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Singapore Airlines | 115 cm total | Too big | 3.1 cm over | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Vietjet Air | 56 x 36 x 23 cm | Too big | 2.4 cm over | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Vietnam Airlines | 56 x 36 x 23 cm | Too big | 3.1 cm over | — |
| Aer Lingus | 21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 in | Too big | 1.5 in over | 22 lb (10 kg) |
| Air France | 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in | Too big | 1.3 in over | 26 lb (12 kg) |
| British Airways | 22 x 18 x 10 in | Too big | 1 in over | — |
| Iberia | 56 x 40 x 25 cm | Too big | 2.4 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Jet2 | 56 x 45 x 25 cm | Too big | 2.4 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| KLM | 55 x 35 x 25 cm | Too big | 3.4 cm over | 12 kg (26 lb) |
| Lufthansa | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | Too big | 3.4 cm over | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Ryanair | 55 x 40 x 20 cm | Too big | 3.4 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Turkish Airlines | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | Too big | 3.4 cm over | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Vueling | 55 x 40 x 20 cm | Too big | 3.4 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Wizz Air | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | Too big | 3.4 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| easyJet | 56 x 45 x 25 cm | Too big | 2.4 cm over | — |
| Avianca | 55 x 35 x 25 cm | Too big | 3.4 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Copa Airlines | 22 x 14 x 10 in | Too big | 1 in over | 22 lb (10 kg) |
| LATAM Airlines | 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in | Too big | 1.3 in over | 26 lb (12 kg) |
| Volaris | 55 x 40 x 25 cm | Too big | 3.4 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Emirates | 55 x 38 x 22 cm | Too big | 3.4 cm over | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Qatar Airways | 50 x 37 x 25 cm | Too big | 8.4 cm over | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Air Canada | 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 in | Too big | 1.5 in over | — |
| Alaska Airlines | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1 in over | — |
| Allegiant Air | 22 x 16 x 10 in | Too big | 1 in over | — |
| American Airlines | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1 in over | — |
| Breeze Airways | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1 in over | 35 lb (15.9 kg) |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1.5 in over | — |
| JetBlue | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1 in over | — |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 in | Too big | 1.5 in over | — |
| United Airlines | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1 in over | — |
| WestJet | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1 in over | — |
| Air New Zealand | 21 x 16 x 9 in | Too big | 2 in over | 15 lb (7 kg) |
| Jetstar | 56 x 36 x 23 cm | Too big | 2.4 cm over | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Qantas | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1 in over | 15 lb (7 kg) |
Compared side by side in the unit each airline publishes, largest side first. "Spare" is the room left on the tightest side.
Specs
| Listed outside size | 23 x 14.5 x 9 in (about 58.4 x 36.8 x 22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Includes wheels and handles? | Yes, per the maker |
| Linear size (L + W + H) | 46.5 in (118.1 cm) |
| Empty weight | 5.4 lb (2.45 kg) |
| Capacity | 46 L |
| Type | Softside spinner |
| Brand | Travelpro |
Questions people ask
What size is the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Carry-On Spinner?
The maker lists 23 x 14.5 x 9 in (about 58.4 x 36.8 x 22.9 cm), wheels and handles included.
Which airlines does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Carry-On Spinner fit?
On paper it fits the carry-on limit of 2 of the 39 airlines we track that publish a size.
How much does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Carry-On Spinner weigh?
5.4 lb (2.45 kg) empty.
Researched from the maker's published specifications, not measured by us. Listings change, so check the size on the product page before you buy.
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