DLChecked 20 Oct 2026 against delta.com
Delta Air Lines cabin bag size 2026
On Delta Air Lines’ cheapest fare (Delta Main Basic (Basic Economy)) you can bring one free under-seat bag up to a size the airline doesn’t publish. A cabin bag up to 56 × 35 × 23 cm is included too.
Check my bag against Delta Air Lines- Free under-seat bag
- Included, size not publishedOn Delta Main Basic (Basic Economy)
- Overhead cabin bag
- 56 × 35 × 23 cmIncluded on Delta Main Basic (Basic Economy)
Check your bag against Delta Air Lines’ limits
Delta Air Lines cabin bags by fare
What each ticket type includes, as published by Delta Air Lines.
| Fare | Under-seat bag | Cabin bag |
|---|---|---|
Delta Main Basic (Basic Economy)
| Included Size not published Handbag, briefcase, small backpack, belt bag, camera, nappy or laptop bag or similar; must fit under the seat. | Included 56 × 35 × 23 cm 22 × 14 × 9 in, and no more than 45 in (114 cm) added together, including wheels and handles. No weight limit. |
| Delta Main Classic | Included Size not published Must fit under the seat in front of you. | Included 56 × 35 × 23 cm 22 × 14 × 9 in, and no more than 45 in (114 cm) added together, including wheels and handles. |
| Delta Main Extra | Included Size not published Must fit under the seat in front of you. | Included 56 × 35 × 23 cm 22 × 14 × 9 in, and no more than 45 in (114 cm) added together, including wheels and handles. |
| Delta Comfort, Delta Premium Select, Delta First and Delta One | Included Size not published Must fit under the seat in front of you. | Included 56 × 35 × 23 cm Same one cabin bag and one under-seat bag as every Delta fare. Delta Comfort adds dedicated locker space. |
Delta Air Lines measures the whole bag, including wheels, handles and pockets.
If your bag is too big at the gate
If your bag doesn't fit, or a full flight runs out of overhead locker space, staff can check it at the gate.
It’s almost always cheaper to add the right bag when you book or online before you fly.
Other Delta Air Lines cabin rules worth knowing
- Delta Connection flights with 50 seats or fewer: under-seat bags only. Larger bags get a pink tag, go in the hold free and come back as you get off.
- Also free: a jacket and umbrella, food or drink bought after security, a bag of duty-free, pushchairs, wheelchairs, child seats and assistive devices.
- Bag sizers are at check-in desks and gates.
- Staff may limit cabin bags further, depending on locker space and how full the flight is.
Also check before you fly Delta Air Lines
Power banks on Delta Air Lines
Delta allows no more than two power banks of up to 100Wh each 'with no exceptions', in carry-on only; they may not go in the overhead bin, may not be recharged on board, and may not be used to charge a device during taxi, take-off or landing.
Power-bank rules and Wh calculatorLiquids depend on the airport
The airline doesn’t set the liquids limit. The departure airport’s security does. Some now allow up to 2 litres.
Liquids rules by airportDelta Air Lines cabin bag questions
What size cabin bag can I take on Delta Air Lines?
Up to 56 × 35 × 23 cm. It’s included with Delta Main Basic (Basic Economy), Delta Main Classic, Delta Main Extra and Delta Comfort, Delta Premium Select, Delta First and Delta One.
Do Delta Air Lines’ size limits include wheels and handles?
Yes. The limits are for the whole bag, including wheels, handles and side pockets.
What happens if my bag is too big for Delta Air Lines?
If your bag doesn't fit, or a full flight runs out of overhead locker space, staff can check it at the gate.
Can I take a power bank on Delta Air Lines?
Delta allows no more than two power banks of up to 100Wh each 'with no exceptions', in carry-on only; they may not go in the overhead bin, may not be recharged on board, and may not be used to charge a device during taxi, take-off or landing.
How Delta Air Lines compares
Free allowances on the cheapest fare of similar airlines.
| Airline · cheapest fare | Free under-seat bag | Overhead cabin bag | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air LinesDelta Main Basic (Basic Economy) | Under-seatIncluded · size not published | Cabin bag56 × 35 × 23 cm | |
| Air FranceBasic | Under-seat40 × 30 × 15 cm | Cabin bagPaid add-on · 55 × 35 × 25 cm · 12 kg | |
| American AirlinesBasic Economy | Under-seat45 × 35 × 20 cm | Cabin bag56 × 36 × 23 cm | |
| British AirwaysEconomy (no checked bag) | Under-seat40 × 30 × 15 cm | Cabin bag56 × 45 × 25 cm | |
| EmiratesEconomy Special | Under-seatNot published | Cabin bag55 × 38 × 22 cm · 7 kg |