United Airlines baggage size limits
Personal item
17 × 10 × 9 in (43 × 25 × 23 cm)
Carry-on
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) · Basic Economy: no full-size carry-on on most routes
Checked bag
62 linear in (158 cm) total · 50 lb (23 kg)
Personal items that fit United Airlines
Limit: 17 × 10 × 9 in (43 × 25 × 23 cm). 1 of 3 personal items we can check 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
Carry-on bags that fit United Airlines
Limit: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) · Basic Economy: no full-size carry-on on most routes. 1 of 5 carry-on bags we can check fit, and 1 more is a tight 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
Tight fit (slightly over)
Widely used on United Airlines, but a strict gate agent could make you check them.
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
Medium checked bags that fit United 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 United 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
United Airlines baggage FAQ
What is the United Airlines personal item size limit?
17 × 10 × 9 in (43 × 25 × 23 cm). Measurements include wheels and handles. Confirm on United Airlines' website before you fly, as rules can change.
What is the United Airlines carry-on size limit?
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) · Basic Economy: no full-size carry-on on most routes. Measurements include wheels and handles. Confirm on United Airlines' website before you fly, as rules can change.
What is the United Airlines checked bag size limit?
62 linear in (158 cm) total · 50 lb (23 kg). Measurements include wheels and handles. Confirm on United Airlines' website before you fly, as rules can change.