American Airlines cabin bag size

Checked on 20 October 2026 · Official rules

Free under-seat item

45 × 35 × 20 cm17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in

Max weight: No weight limit stated
Included with: Included on every fare

18 x 14 x 8 in (45 x 35 x 20 cm), must fit under the seat in front. Diaper bags, breast pumps and mobility devices don't count.

Cabin bag (overhead bin)

56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in

Max weight: No weight limit stated
Included with: Included on every fare

22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 36 x 23 cm) including handles and wheels; must fit the airport sizer. No weight limit stated. On American Eagle regional planes, carry-ons larger than a personal item are valet-checked at the gate for free.

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Sizer dimensions

Same size and weight limits

620 bags that fit as Under-seat item

CabinZero
Classic Backpack 36L
45 × 31 × 20 cm17.7 × 12.2 × 7.9 in
Exact fit
CabinZero
Classic Tech Backpack 36L
45 × 31 × 20 cm17.7 × 12.2 × 7.9 in
Exact fit
Lipault
Foldable Plume Mini Cabin 45cm
45 × 32 × 20 cm17.7 × 12.6 × 7.9 in
Exact fit
Roncato
CITY 3.0 Duffle
35 × 45 × 20 cm13.8 × 17.7 × 7.9 in
Exact fit
Wandrd
PRVKE Pocket 31L V4
44.5 × 30 × 20 cm17.5 × 11.8 × 7.9 in
Exact fit
Samsonite
Ta Revolution Foldable Duffle S
20 × 40 × 30 cm7.9 × 15.7 × 11.8 in
Exact fit
American Tourister
Urban Track S Duffle Bag / Backpack
30 × 40 × 20 cm11.8 × 15.7 × 7.9 in
Exact fit
Jump
Sac à dos de voyage cabine 45x35x20 - Dunaa
45 × 35 × 20 cm17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in
Exact fit
Samsonite
Moderny Backpack 17.3"
45 × 35 × 20 cm17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in
Exact fit
Eminent
Lyon
45 × 32 × 20 cm17.7 × 12.6 × 7.9 in
Exact fit
Cabin Max
Manhattan Pro Trolley 30L
45 × 35 × 20 cm17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in
Exact fit
Cabin Max
Manhattan Backpack 30L
45 × 35 × 20 cm17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in
Exact fit

1413 bags that fit as Cabin bag

Travelpro
Platinum Elite Soft Duffel
31.8 × 48.3 × 22.9 cm12.5 × 19 × 9 in
0.1 cm spare0 in spare
Samsonite
Cabin Pack Cabin Backpack 17.3" (55 cm)
55 × 35 × 23 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in
Exact fit
Osprey
Sojourn Porter 46L
55 × 35 × 23 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in
Exact fit
Aer
Sports Duffel Max
35 × 48 × 23 cm13.8 × 18.9 × 9.1 in
Exact fit
Pakt
Pakt One Travel Backpack 45L+
52 × 34 × 23 cm20.5 × 13.4 × 9.1 in
Exact fit
Tom Bihn
Techonaut 45
55.5 × 35.5 × 23 cm21.9 × 14 × 9.1 in
Exact fit
Tom Bihn
Aeronaut 45
55.5 × 35.5 × 23 cm21.9 × 14 × 9.1 in
Exact fit
GORUCK
GR3 45L
55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm22 × 14 × 9 in
0.1 cm spare0 in spare
Wandrd
TRANSIT Travel Backpack 45L
55.9 × 31.8 × 22.9 cm22 × 12.5 × 9 in
0.1 cm spare0 in spare
Eagle Creek
No Matter What 40L Duffel Bag
36 × 55 × 23 cm14.2 × 21.7 × 9.1 in
Exact fit
Osprey
Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44
55 × 36 × 23 cm21.7 × 14.2 × 9.1 in
Exact fit
CabinZero
Classic Backpack 44L
51 × 36 × 18 cm20.1 × 14.2 × 7.1 in
Exact fit