Airline vs airline · Checked October 29, 2026

Allegiant vs Delta: baggage rules compared

Carry-on, personal item, checked bag and check-in deadlines for Allegiant Air and Delta Air Lines, from each airline's own website.

The short version

Allegiant's carry-on limit is roomier (22 x 16 x 10 in) than Delta's (22 x 14 x 9 in), about 22% more space.
Allegiant charges for a full-size carry-on on its cheapest fare, while Delta includes a carry-on.

	Allegiant	Delta
Carry-on size	22 x 16 x 10 in / 55 x 40 x 25 cm	22 x 14 x 9 in / 56 x 35 x 23 cm
Carry-on weight	No published limit	No published limit
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Paid extra	Included
Personal item	18 x 14 x 8 in / 45 x 35 x 20 cm	No size published, must fit under the seat
Checked bag size	203 cm (80 in) in total	157 cm (62 in) in total
Checked bag weight	22 kg (50 lb) per bag in economy, 45 kg (100 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	24 hours before	24 hours before
Bag drop closes	45 min before	45 min before (domestic / short-haul), 60 min before (international / long-haul)
At the gate by	30 min before	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

21.7 x 13.8 x 9.1 in (55 x 35 x 23 cm)

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.

Measure with wheels, handles and pockets included. The order of the sides doesn't matter.

Is the Allegiant carry-on bigger than Delta?

Allegiant's carry-on limit is roomier (22 x 16 x 10 in) than Delta's (22 x 14 x 9 in), about 22% more space.

What carry-on size fits both Allegiant and Delta?

A bag no bigger than 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.1 in (55 x 35 x 23 cm) fits both carry-on limits. Check weight limits too.