Does JetBlue have a carry-on weight limit?

JetBlue doesn't publish a weight limit for carry-ons, but you need to be able to lift your bag into the overhead bin yourself.

What is the JetBlue personal item size?

17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm). Must fit under the seat in front of you.

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

Yes. A 22 × 14 × 9 in bag (56 × 36 × 23 cm) fits within JetBlue's 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) limit.

Does JetBlue charge for carry-on bags?

No. A carry-on and a personal item are included on every JetBlue fare, Main Base too.

What is the JetBlue carry-on size in centimeters?

56 × 36 × 23 cm, which is 22 × 14 × 9 in. Airlines measure the outside of the bag, wheels and handles included.

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

Gate agents can make you check it, and checking a bag at the gate usually costs more than adding it when you book. Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included, before you go.

Which airports does JetBlue fly from?

JetBlue flies from New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), San Juan (SJU), Albuquerque (ABQ), Atlanta (ATL), Austin (AUS), Baltimore (BWI), Buffalo (BUF), plus 36 more airports we cover. Each has an airport guide with transit, lounges and parking.

Does a backpack count as a personal item on JetBlue?

Yes, if it fits within 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm). A typical small backpack or daypack and under-seat rolling bag fit, but a laptop backpack (1 in too long), a large tote (1 in too long, 1 in too wide) and a weekender duffel (3 in too long, 2 in too deep) don't.

2026 carry-on & personal item rules

JetBlue carry-on size

Q: Can I bring a carry-on and a personal item on JetBlue?

Yes: one carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) plus a personal item up to 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm).

JetBlue's carry-on baggage size limit is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), with no published weight limit. Included on every fare, including Main Base (called Blue Basic until July 27, 2026). The size includes wheels and handles.

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

Carry-on

22 × 14 × 9 in

56 × 36 × 23 cm

Weight limit

None published

You must be able to lift it into the bin

Personal item

17 × 13 × 8 in

43 × 33 × 20 cm

Carry-on on cheapest fare

Included

Even on Main Base

Quick answer

JetBlue allows a carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), plus a personal item up to 17 × 13 × 8 in. Both are included on every fare, Main Base too.

Carry-on: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
Weight limit: None published
Personal item: 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm)
Cheapest fare: Included on every fare
Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag: Fits
Checked bag: Caribbean, Latin America and Canada flights, the first checked bag on JetBlue costs $39–$49 if you pay online ($49–$59 at the airport) and the second $59–$69.

JetBlue bag sizes, drawn to scale

Carry-on: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), wheels and handles includedPersonal item: 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm)

Will my bag fit on JetBlue?

Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.

LengthinWidthinDepthin

Weight (optional)lb

As a carry-on

Fits

Limit: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)

As a personal item

Too big

5 in too long, 1 in too wide, 1 in too deep

Limit: 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm)

Check this bag against every airline

Will my bag fit as a personal item on JetBlue?

Typical sizes of everyday bags, checked against JetBlue's 17 × 13 × 8 in personal item limit. Measure your own bag, or use the checker above.

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

JetBlue carry-on rules by fare

Main Base

Main Base (Blue Basic until July 27, 2026) includes a carry-on and a personal item. Checked bags cost extra, and changes cost a fee. Everything JetBlue Main Base includes

Higher fares

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

Checked bags

On U.S., Caribbean, Latin America and Canada flights, the first checked bag on JetBlue costs $39–$49 if you pay online ($49–$59 at the airport) and the second $59–$69. All JetBlue bag fees

Tips for flying JetBlue

•Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
•On full flights, agents often offer to check carry-ons for free at the gate; keep medicines and valuables in your personal item.

How JetBlue compares

Carry-on rules at other U.S. airlines.

Airline	Carry-on	Weight	Personal item	Carry-on on cheapest fare
JetBlue	22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm	—	17 × 13 × 8 in	Included
American Airlines	22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm	—	18 × 14 × 8 in	Included
Delta Air Lines	22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm	—	Must fit under seat	Included
United Airlines	22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm	—	17 × 10 × 9 in	Not on some basic fares
Southwest Airlines	24 × 16 × 10 in61 × 41 × 25 cm	—	16.25 × 13.5 × 8 in	Included
Alaska Airlines	22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm	—	Must fit under seat	Included
Hawaiian Airlines	22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm	25 lb	Must fit under seat	Included
Frontier Airlines	24 × 16 × 10 in61 × 41 × 25 cm	35 lb	18 × 14 × 8 in	Costs extra
Allegiant Air	22 × 16 × 10 in56 × 41 × 25 cm	—	7 × 15 × 16 in	Costs extra
Sun Country Airlines	24 × 16 × 11 in61 × 41 × 28 cm	35 lb	17 × 13 × 9 in	Costs extra
Breeze Airways	22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm	35 lb	17 × 13 × 8 in	Costs extra
Avelo Airlines	22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm	—	17 × 13 × 9 in	Costs extra

JetBlue
Carry-on
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
Weight
—
Personal item
17 × 13 × 8 in
Cheapest fare
Included
American Airlines
Carry-on
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
Weight
—
Personal item
18 × 14 × 8 in
Cheapest fare
Included
Delta Air Lines
Carry-on
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
Weight
—
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
United Airlines
Carry-on
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
Weight
—
Personal item
17 × 10 × 9 in
Cheapest fare
Not on some basic fares
Southwest Airlines
Carry-on
24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm)
Weight
—
Personal item
16.25 × 13.5 × 8 in
Cheapest fare
Included
Alaska Airlines
Carry-on
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
Weight
—
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Hawaiian Airlines
Carry-on
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
Weight
25 lb
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Frontier Airlines
Carry-on
24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm)
Weight
35 lb
Personal item
18 × 14 × 8 in
Cheapest fare
Costs extra
Allegiant Air
Carry-on
22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm)
Weight
—
Personal item
7 × 15 × 16 in
Cheapest fare
Costs extra
Sun Country Airlines
Carry-on
24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm)
Weight
35 lb
Personal item
17 × 13 × 9 in
Cheapest fare
Costs extra
Breeze Airways
Carry-on
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
Weight
35 lb
Personal item
17 × 13 × 8 in
Cheapest fare
Costs extra
Avelo Airlines
Carry-on
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
Weight
—
Personal item
17 × 13 × 9 in
Cheapest fare
Costs extra

Head-to-head comparisons

JetBlue vs American JetBlue vs Delta JetBlue vs United JetBlue vs Southwest JetBlue vs Alaska JetBlue vs Hawaiian JetBlue vs Frontier JetBlue vs Allegiant JetBlue vs Sun Country JetBlue vs Breeze JetBlue vs Avelo

JetBlue carry-on FAQ

JetBlue allows a carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm). Included on every fare, including Main Base (called Blue Basic until July 27, 2026). The size includes wheels and handles.

Connecting on JetBlue

How long a layover you need at its hubs.

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Airports JetBlue flies from

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

Sources

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

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