Airline vs airline · Checked October 29, 2026

Delta vs JetBlue: baggage rules compared

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

The short version

	Delta	JetBlue
Carry-on size	22 x 14 x 9 in / 56 x 35 x 23 cm	22 x 14 x 9 in / 55.88 x 35.56 x 22.86 cm
Carry-on weight	No published limit	No published limit
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included	Included
Personal item	No size published, must fit under the seat	17 x 13 x 8 in / 43.2 x 33 x 20.32 cm
Checked bag size	157 cm (62 in) in total	157 cm (62 in) in total
Checked bag weight	23 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 (99 lb) max for any bag
Online check-in opens	24 hours before	24 hours before
Bag drop closes	45 min before (domestic / short-haul), 60 min before (international / long-haul)	45 min before (domestic / short-haul), 60 min before (international / long-haul)
At the gate by	15 min before	15 min before (domestic / short-haul), 20 min before (international / long-haul)
Power banks	2 (up to 100 Wh each); in-flight use: allowed except taxi, take-off and landing; no recharging it on board	2; in-flight use: not allowed

Carry-on that fits both

22 x 13.8 x 9 in (55.9 x 35 x 22.9 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 Delta carry-on bigger than JetBlue?

The carry-on limits are about the same size on Delta and JetBlue.

What carry-on size fits both Delta and JetBlue?

A bag no bigger than 22 x 13.8 x 9 in (55.9 x 35 x 22.9 cm) fits both carry-on limits. Check weight limits too.