Alaska Airlines carry-on (hand luggage) size and weight limit
Alaska Airlines allows one carry-on bag of 22 x 14 x 9 inches (about 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including wheels and handle, plus one personal item. In the UK and Europe this is called hand luggage or a cabin bag. Check your own bag against the limits below.
Personal item
Carry-on bag
Checked bags: see Alaska checked bag fees and US airline bag fees compared.
Alaska Airlines carry-on and hand luggage rules
- Carry-on bag: 22 x 14 x 9 inches including wheels and handle (about 56 x 36 x 23 cm), 45 linear inches maximum (length + height + width). It is free of charge.
- One personal item is also allowed, such as a purse, briefcase or laptop bag. Alaska does not publish a size for it.
- At least one of your items should be stowed under the seat in front of you, and you must be able to lift your own bag into the overhead bin.
- Alaska states no numeric weight limit for carry-on bags.
- Baggage fees are not listed on this site. Check Alaska Airlines' own baggage page for current fees.
Liquids
Liquids are not covered on Alaska's carry-on page. For flights from the US, TSA rules apply: see Los Angeles and San Francisco for airport rules.
Source: Carry-on luggage size limit | Alaska Airlines. Checked 10 October 2026.
Remember that the liquids rule that applies to you is set by the airport you fly from, not the airline. Check your departure airport before you pack.
Frequently asked questions
What size is an Alaska Airlines carry-on?
Alaska Airlines' carry-on limit is 22 x 14 x 9 inches (about 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including wheels and handle. Length + height + width may not exceed 45 inches.
What is the Alaska Airlines personal item size?
Alaska Airlines does not publish a size for the personal item. It lists examples: a purse, briefcase or laptop bag. At least one of your items should be stowed under the seat in front of you.
Is there an Alaska Airlines carry-on weight limit?
Alaska's carry-on page states no numeric weight limit, but you must be able to lift your own bag into the overhead bin (checked 10 October 2026).
Is hand luggage the same as carry-on on Alaska Airlines?
Yes. Hand luggage, cabin baggage and carry-on all mean the bag you take into the cabin.
How much does an Alaska Airlines carry-on cost?
Alaska says one carry-on bag of the stated size is allowed free of charge. Baggage fees are not listed on this site; see Alaska Airlines' own baggage page for current fees.