Southwest Airlines baggage size limits
Personal item
16.25 × 13.5 × 8 in (41 × 34 × 20 cm)
Carry-on
24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm)
Checked bag
62 linear in (158 cm) total · 50 lb (23 kg)
Personal items that fit Southwest Airlines
Limit: 16.25 × 13.5 × 8 in (41 × 34 × 20 cm). 1 of 3 personal items we can check fit, and 1 more is a tight fit.
Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote
Travelpro · Mid-range · Best for frequent flyers, budget airlines
- Weight
- 2 lb
- Size in
- 16.5 × 10.25 × 7.5
- Warranty
- Lifetime
- Our score
- 7.6/10
Tight fit (slightly over)
Widely used on Southwest Airlines, but a strict gate agent could make you check them.
Samsonite Spinner Underseater with USB Port
Samsonite · Mid-range · Best for frequent flyers, occasional trips
- Weight
- Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
- Size in
- 16.5 × 13.8 × 9
- Warranty
- Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
- Our score
- 6.1/10
Carry-on bags that fit Southwest Airlines
Limit: 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm). 5 of 5 carry-on bags we can check fit.
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner
Travelpro · Mid-range · Best for frequent flyers, occasional trips
- Weight
- 5.1 lb
- Size in
- 22 × 14 × 9
- Warranty
- Lifetime
- Our score
- 8.4/10
Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner
Travelpro · Mid-range · Best for frequent flyers, occasional trips
- Weight
- 5.4 lb
- Size in
- 23 × 14.5 × 9
- Warranty
- Lifetime
- Our score
- 7.6/10
Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 21" Carry-On
Amazon Basics · Budget · Best for occasional trips, budget airlines
- Weight
- 7.7 lb
- Size in
- 21.7 × 14.8 × 10
- Warranty
- Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
- Our score
- 6.7/10
Samsonite Freeform 21" Carry-On Spinner
Samsonite · Mid-range · Best for occasional trips, families
- Weight
- 6.5 lb
- Size in
- 23 × 15 × 10
- Warranty
- 10 yr
- Our score
- 6.4/10
Coolife Hardside Carry-On 20"
Coolife · Budget · Best for occasional trips, families
- Weight
- 7.3 lb
- Size in
- 22 × 15.2 × 8.9
- Warranty
- Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
- Our score
- 6.3/10
Medium checked bags that fit Southwest Airlines
Limit: 62 linear in (158 cm) total · 50 lb (23 kg). 3 of 3 medium checked bags we can check fit.
Whether a checked bag is included depends on your fare; check when you book.
Travelpro Maxlite 5 25" Expandable Spinner
Travelpro · Mid-range · Best for occasional trips, frequent flyers, families
- Weight
- 7.3 lb
- Size in
- 27 × 18.5 × 11.5
- Warranty
- Lifetime
- Our score
- 8.8/10
Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 26" Medium
Amazon Basics · Budget · Best for occasional trips, families
- Weight
- Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
- Size in
- 26.8 × 17.8 × 11.3
- Warranty
- Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
- Our score
- 8.0/10
Samsonite Freeform 24" Medium Spinner
Samsonite · Mid-range · Best for occasional trips, families
- Weight
- 8.5 lb
- Size in
- 27.9 × 19.6 × 13.4
- Warranty
- 10 yr
- Our score
- 8.2/10
Large checked bags that fit Southwest Airlines
Limit: 62 linear in (158 cm) total · 50 lb (23 kg). 1 of 4 large checked bags we can check fit.
Whether a checked bag is included depends on your fare; check when you book.
Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner
Traveler's Choice · Mid-range · Best for families, occasional trips
- Weight
- 11.2 lb
- Size in
- 30 × 20 × 12
- Warranty
- Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
- Our score
- 8.6/10
Southwest Airlines baggage FAQ
What is the Southwest Airlines personal item size limit?
16.25 × 13.5 × 8 in (41 × 34 × 20 cm). Measurements include wheels and handles. Confirm on Southwest Airlines' website before you fly, as rules can change.
What is the Southwest Airlines carry-on size limit?
24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm). Measurements include wheels and handles. Confirm on Southwest Airlines' website before you fly, as rules can change.
What is the Southwest Airlines checked bag size limit?
62 linear in (158 cm) total · 50 lb (23 kg). Measurements include wheels and handles. Confirm on Southwest Airlines' website before you fly, as rules can change.