Airline vs airline · Checked October 29, 2026
Air France vs Delta: baggage rules compared
Carry-on, personal item, checked bag and check-in deadlines for Air France and Delta Air Lines, from each airline's own website.
The short version
- Air France's carry-on limit is roomier (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in) than Delta's (22 x 14 x 9 in), about 7% more space.
- Air France: 26 lb (12 kg) carry-on weight limit. Delta: no published carry-on weight limit.
- Air France includes a carry-on depending on the fare, while Delta includes a carry-on.
| Air France | Delta | |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on size | 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in / 55 x 35 x 25 cm | 22 x 14 x 9 in / 56 x 35 x 23 cm |
| Carry-on weight | 26 lb (12 kg) | No published limit |
| Carry-on on the cheapest fare | Depends on fare (Economy: 0 or 1 cabin bag depending on fare. 12 kg total with the small bag) | Included |
| Personal item | 16 x 12 x 6 in / 40 x 30 x 15 cm | No size published, must fit under the seat |
| Checked bag size | 158 cm (62 in) in total | 157 cm (62 in) in total |
| Checked bag weight | 23 kg (50 lb) per bag in economy, 32 kg (70.5 lb) max for any bag | 23 kg (50 lb) per bag in economy, 45 kg (100 lb) max for any bag |
| Online check-in opens | 30 hours before | 24 hours before |
| Bag drop closes | Not published | 45 min before (domestic / short-haul), 60 min before (international / long-haul) |
| At the gate by | 15 min before (domestic / short-haul), 20 min before (international / long-haul) | 15 min before |
| Power banks | Standard 100 Wh / 160 Wh rules | 2 (up to 100 Wh each); in-flight use: allowed except taxi, take-off and landing; no recharging it on board |
Carry-on that fits both
55 x 35 x 23 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.1 in)
The smallest limit on each side
Personal item that fits both
Under the seat
One airline doesn't publish a size
Flying both on one trip? The trip checker shows which airline sets each limit, and the gate card keeps the rules on your phone.
Will your bag fit?
Measure with wheels, handles and pockets included. The order of the sides doesn't matter.
Questions people ask
Is the Air France carry-on bigger than Delta?
Air France's carry-on limit is roomier (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in) than Delta's (22 x 14 x 9 in), about 7% more space.
What carry-on size fits both Air France and Delta?
A bag no bigger than 55 x 35 x 23 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.1 in) fits both carry-on limits. Check weight limits too.