What is Air Canada Baggage Allowance?
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Find out how much baggage is allowed on Air Canada in Economy, Business & First Class — including carry-on size, checked baggage weight, and personal item rules. We regularly verify our data against official airline sources.
No weight limit
Carry-on Weight
55×40×23 cm
21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in
Carry-on Size
23 kg (50.7 lbs)
Checked Weight
1
Pieces Allowed
How much baggage is allowed on Air Canada?
Air Canada allows No weight limit of carry-on (hand) baggage in Economy Class with maximum dimensions of 55×40×23 cm.[1] For checked baggage, Economy passengers can bring 23 kg per piece.[2]
· 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in · 50.7 lbs
Air Canada Economy Class — At a Glance
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
- Weight: No weight limit
- Pieces: 1
- Dimensions: 55×40×23 cm (21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in)
- Personal Item: Yes (43×33×16 cm)
📦 Checked Baggage
- Weight: 23 kg (50.7 lbs)
- Pieces: 1
- Dimensions: 158 cm (sum) (62 in)
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Air Canada Baggage Allowance by Class [3]
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55×40×23 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in |
No weight limit | Yes (43×33×16 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 158 cm (sum) 62 in |
23 kg 50.7 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 55×40×23 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in |
No weight limit | Yes (43×33×16 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 158 cm (sum) 62 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 55×40×23 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in |
No weight limit | Yes (43×33×16 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 158 cm (Summe) 62 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
Air Canada Special Policies [4]
🍼 Baby / Infant
- Infant Stroller: One stroller per child allowed in addition to carry-on and checked baggage allowance, regardless of destination.
- Bassinet: Installed at bulkhead rows where armrests do not lift.
- Infant Care Item: Diaper bag or similar item allowed.
- Stroller Size: Collapsed diameter not exceeding 25.5 cm (10 in) and length not exceeding 92.
♿ Mobility Aids
- Mobility aids: to providing the highest quality of service to all our customers and to making our commitments to customers with disabilities readily available. · To this end, we have outlined the key elements below that matter most to you, our valued customer. · Air Canada will carry the following mobility aids as carry-on (subject to space availability) or
⚽ Sports Equipment
- Sports Equipment: Must be in a rigid/hard-shell container designed for shipping; fins removed from the board.
- Improper Packaging: Items not suitably packaged may not be accepted.
- Fees: Baggage fees may apply for travel within Canada, between Canada and the U.S., and all other destinations.
- Allowance: Refer to the General Allowance below.
🎻 Musical Instruments
- Musical Instrument Seat Discount: 50% discount on any published fare (including the lowest available fare) for purchasing a seat for your instrument in the same cabin you are travelling in.
- Carry-On Info: Find all information on size, weight, number of bags, restrictions, and more.
- Current Policy: In addition to our current.
🐕 Pets
- Pet Travel: Air Canada Cargo ships a wide variety of animals, from cats and dogs to hatching eggs, insects and tropical fish.
- Booking: Book Air Canada flights online for a seamless travel experience, explore flight schedules, routes, and secure your seats with ease.
- Cabin Pets: Starting June 1, 2025, all pets travelling in the cabin must.
🧴 Liquids Policy
- Liquids/Dangerous goods: Accepted in checked baggage if batteries are removed and placed in carry-on; when checked separately, each item counts as one checked bag toward the maximum allowed by your fare, provided they do not exceed limits.
- Carry-on Required: Dangerous goods (e.g., batteries) should always be packed in your carry-on.
🔋 Batteries / Powerbanks
- Power banks/lithium batteries: carry-on only. E-cigarettes: carry-on only. See official source for details.
💰 Overweight Fees
- Baggage Fee: No overweight or oversize fee applies to an additional bag for which the additional bag fee of $225.00-$270.00 is paid.
- Additional Charges: If you’re checking additional bags or your belongings exceed the size or weight included with your fare, additional fees will apply.
- Calculator: Please see our baggage calculator for more information on these charges.
- Piece Limit: If the total number of pieces (
📦 Extra Piece Fees
- Excess Baggage: No overweight or oversize fee applies to an additional bag for which the additional bag fee of $225.00-$270.00 is paid.
- Additional Fees: If you’re checking additional bags or your belongings exceed the size or weight included with your fare, additional fees will apply.
- Baggage Calculator: Please see our baggage calculator for more information on these charges.
- Piece Limit: If the total number of pieces
Air Canada — Quick Links
Official Domain
aircanada.com
Sources
All information is researched from the official airline websites linked below — we do not guarantee accuracy and are not responsible for external content.
- Baggage information: https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Support & contact: https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/fly/customer-support.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Online check-in: https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/plan/check-in-information/how-to-check-in.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Lost baggage: https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/delayed-damaged-baggage.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Refund: https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/fly/customer-support/cancellation-refund.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Accessibility: https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/accessibility.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16