Does Copa have a carry-on weight limit?

Yes. Carry-ons on Copa can weigh up to 10 kg (22 lb).

What is the Copa personal item size?

17 × 10 × 9 in (43 × 25 × 23 cm). Must fit under the seat in front of you.

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

Yes. A 22 × 14 × 9 in bag (56 × 36 × 23 cm) fits within Copa's 22 × 14 × 10 in (56 × 36 × 25 cm) limit, as long as it weighs no more than 10 kg (22 lb).

Does Copa charge for carry-on bags?

No. A carry-on and a personal item are included on every Copa fare, Economy Basic too.

What is the Copa carry-on size in centimeters?

56 × 36 × 25 cm, which is 22 × 14 × 10 in. Airlines measure the outside of the bag, wheels and handles included.

Can I bring a carry-on and a personal item on Copa?

Yes: one carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 10 in (56 × 36 × 25 cm) plus a personal item up to 17 × 10 × 9 in (43 × 25 × 23 cm).

What happens if my carry-on is too big on Copa?

Gate agents can make you check it, and checking a bag at the gate usually costs more than adding it when you book. Copa also checks weight: the limit is 10 kg (22 lb). Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included, before you go.

Does a backpack count as a personal item on Copa?

Only a slim one. Copa's 17 × 10 × 9 in (43 × 25 × 23 cm) limit is smaller than most everyday bags: even a typical small backpack or daypack is 2 in too wide.

2026 carry-on & personal item rules

Copa Airlines carry-on size

Q: Which airports does Copa fly from?

Copa flies from Austin (AUS), Baltimore (BWI), Boston (BOS), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Madrid (MAD), Mexico City (MEX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), plus 8 more airports we cover. Each has an airport guide with transit, lounges and parking.

Copa Airlines's carry-on baggage size limit is 22 × 14 × 10 in (56 × 36 × 25 cm), with a 10 kg (22 lb) weight limit. Included on every fare, Economy Basic too. Copa enforces the 10 kg weight limit.

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

Carry-on

22 × 14 × 10 in

56 × 36 × 25 cm

Weight limit

10 kg

22 lb

Personal item

17 × 10 × 9 in

43 × 25 × 23 cm

Carry-on on cheapest fare

Included

Even on Economy Basic

Quick answer

Copa Airlines allows a carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 10 in (56 × 36 × 25 cm) and 10 kg, plus a personal item up to 17 × 10 × 9 in. Both are included on every fare, Economy Basic too.

Carry-on: 22 × 14 × 10 in (56 × 36 × 25 cm)
Weight limit: 10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item: 17 × 10 × 9 in (43 × 25 × 23 cm)
Cheapest fare: Included on every fare
Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag: Fits
Checked bag: Copa includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Classic; Economy Basic includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $55.

Copa bag sizes, drawn to scale

Carry-on: 22 × 14 × 10 in (56 × 36 × 25 cm), wheels and handles includedPersonal item: 17 × 10 × 9 in (43 × 25 × 23 cm)

Will my bag fit on Copa?

Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.

LengthinWidthinDepthin

Weight (optional)lb

As a carry-on

Fits

Limit: 22 × 14 × 10 in (56 × 36 × 25 cm), 10 kg (22 lb)

As a personal item

Too big

5 in too long, 4 in too wide

Limit: 17 × 10 × 9 in (43 × 25 × 23 cm)

Check this bag against every airline

Will my bag fit as a personal item on Copa?

Typical sizes of everyday bags, checked against Copa's 17 × 10 × 9 in personal item limit. Measure your own bag, or use the checker above.

Small backpack or daypack16 × 12 × 6 inToo big: 2 in too wide
Under-seat rolling bag16 × 13 × 8 inToo big: 3 in too wide
Laptop backpack18 × 12 × 8 inToo big: 1 in too long, 2 in too wide
Large tote18 × 14 × 6 inToo big: 1 in too long, 4 in too wide
Weekender duffel20 × 11 × 10 inToo big: 3 in too long, 1 in too wide, 1 in too deep

Copa carry-on rules by fare

Economy Basic

Economy Basic includes a carry-on and a personal item, but no checked bag.

Higher fares

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

Checked bags

On flights between the U.S. and Latin America, Copa includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Classic; Economy Basic includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $55. All Copa bag fees

Tips for flying Copa

•Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
•Copa's personal item limit is on the small side, so a typical laptop backpack may be too deep.
•Weigh your bag at home: Copa has a 10 kg (22 lb) carry-on limit.

How Copa compares

Carry-on rules at other Mexican and Latin American airlines.

Airline	Carry-on	Weight	Personal item	Carry-on on cheapest fare
Copa Airlines	22 × 14 × 10 in56 × 36 × 25 cm	10 kg	17 × 10 × 9 in	Included
Aeroméxico	55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in	10 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	Included
Volaris	55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in	—	45 × 35 × 20 cm	Costs extra
Viva Aerobus	55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in	10 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	Costs extra
Avianca	55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in	10 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	Not on some basic fares
LATAM Airlines	55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in	12 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	Costs extra
Azul Brazilian Airlines	55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in	10 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
GOL Linhas Aéreas	55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in	10 kg	Must fit under seat	Included

Copa Airlines
Carry-on
22 × 14 × 10 in (56 × 36 × 25 cm)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
17 × 10 × 9 in
Cheapest fare
Included
Aeroméxico
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
Volaris
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
Weight
—
Personal item
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Costs extra
Viva Aerobus
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Costs extra
Avianca
Carry-on
55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Not on some basic fares
LATAM Airlines
Carry-on
55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
Weight
12 kg
Personal item
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Costs extra
Azul Brazilian Airlines
Carry-on
55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
GOL Linhas Aéreas
Carry-on
55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included

Head-to-head comparisons

Copa vs Aeroméxico Copa vs Volaris Copa vs Viva Copa vs Avianca Copa vs LATAM

Copa carry-on FAQ

Copa Airlines allows a carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 10 in (56 × 36 × 25 cm), including wheels and handles. Included on every fare, Economy Basic too. Copa enforces the 10 kg weight limit.

Airports Copa flies from

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

Austin (AUS)Baltimore (BWI)Boston (BOS)Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Houston (IAH)Los Angeles (LAX)Madrid (MAD)Mexico City (MEX)Miami (MIA)New York (JFK)Newark (EWR)Orlando (MCO)Raleigh–Durham (RDU)San Diego (SAN)San Francisco (SFO)San Juan (SJU)Tampa (TPA)Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Sources

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

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