Does China Airlines have a carry-on weight limit?

Yes. Carry-ons on China Airlines can weigh up to 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Will a standard 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on fit on China Airlines?

Yes. A 22 × 14 × 9 in bag (56 × 36 × 23 cm) fits within China Airlines's 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) limit, as long as it weighs no more than 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Does China Airlines charge for carry-on bags?

No. A carry-on and a personal item are included on every China Airlines fare.

What is the China Airlines carry-on size in inches?

22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in, converted from China Airlines's 56 × 36 × 23 cm limit. Measure the outside of the bag, wheels and handles included.

Can I bring a carry-on and a personal item on China Airlines?

Yes: one carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) plus a personal item that fits under the seat.

What happens if my carry-on is too big on China Airlines?

Gate agents can make you check it, and checking a bag at the gate usually costs more than adding it when you book. China Airlines also checks weight: the limit is 7 kg (15.4 lb). Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included, before you go.

Which airports does China Airlines fly from?

China Airlines flies from Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), Ontario (ONT), San Francisco (SFO). Each has an airport guide with transit, lounges and parking.

2026 carry-on & personal item rules

China Airlines carry-on size

China Airlines's carry-on baggage size limit is 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), with a 7 kg (15.4 lb) weight limit. Every Economy fare includes one 7 kg carry-on plus a personal item.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Carry-on

56 × 36 × 23 cm

22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in

Weight limit

7 kg

15.4 lb

Personal item

Fits under seat

No size published

Carry-on on cheapest fare

Included

Even on the cheapest fare

Quick answer

China Airlines allows a carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) and 7 kg, plus a personal item that fits under the seat. Both are included on every fare.

Carry-on: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight limit: 7 kg (15.4 lb)
Personal item: Must fit under the seat
Cheapest fare: Included on every fare
Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag: Fits

China Airlines bag sizes, drawn to scale

Carry-on: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)Personal item: no published size; it must fit under the seat in front of you

Will my bag fit on China Airlines?

Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.

LengthinWidthinDepthin

Weight (optional)lb

As a carry-on

Fits

Limit: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), 7 kg (15.4 lb)

As a personal item

No size published

A small personal item that fits under the seat.

Check this bag against every airline

China Airlines carry-on rules by fare

Higher fares

Standard and premium fares include a carry-on and a personal item.

Tips for flying China Airlines

•Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
•Weigh your bag at home: China Airlines has a 7 kg (15.4 lb) carry-on limit.

How China Airlines compares

Carry-on rules at other Asia-Pacific airlines.

Airline	Carry-on	Weight	Personal item	Carry-on on cheapest fare
China Airlines	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Singapore Airlines	115 cm total45.3 in	7 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	Included
Cathay Pacific	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	Included
ANA (All Nippon Airways)	55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in	10 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Japan Airlines	55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in	10 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Korean Air	55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in	10 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	Included
Qantas	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Air New Zealand	118 cm total46.5 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
EVA Air	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	Included
Air India	55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in	7 kg	40 × 30 × 20 cm	Included
IndiGo	55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Thai Airways	56 × 45 × 25 cm22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Philippine Airlines	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	Included
Virgin Australia	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	8 kg	45 × 33 × 20 cm	Included
Jetstar	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Scoot	54 × 38 × 23 cm21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in	10 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	Included
AirAsia	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	Included
Cebu Pacific	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	10 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Vietjet	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	30 × 20 × 10 cm	Included

China Airlines
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Singapore Airlines
Carry-on
115 cm total (45.3 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
40 × 30 × 10 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
Cathay Pacific
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
40 × 30 × 15 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
ANA (All Nippon Airways)
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Japan Airlines
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Korean Air
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
40 × 30 × 15 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
Qantas
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Air New Zealand
Carry-on
118 cm total (46.5 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
EVA Air
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
40 × 30 × 10 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
Air India
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
40 × 30 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
IndiGo
Carry-on
55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Thai Airways
Carry-on
56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Philippine Airlines
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
Virgin Australia
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
8 kg
Personal item
45 × 33 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
Jetstar
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Scoot
Carry-on
54 × 38 × 23 cm (21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
40 × 30 × 10 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
AirAsia
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
40 × 30 × 10 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
Cebu Pacific
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Vietjet
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
30 × 20 × 10 cm
Cheapest fare
Included

Head-to-head comparisons

China Airlines vs Cathay China Airlines vs Korean Air China Airlines vs EVA

China Airlines carry-on FAQ

China Airlines allows a carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in). Every Economy fare includes one 7 kg carry-on plus a personal item.

Airports China Airlines flies from

Airport guides for the airports we cover: getting into town, terminals, lounges and parking.

Los Angeles (LAX)New York (JFK)Ontario (ONT)San Francisco (SFO)

Sources

Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

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