Does Porter have a carry-on weight limit?

Porter 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 Porter personal item size?

43 × 33 × 16 cm (16.9 × 13 × 6.3 in). Free on every fare; must fit under the seat.

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

Not quite: a 22 × 14 × 9 in bag is 0.3 in too long for Porter's 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) limit.

What is the Porter carry-on size in inches?

21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in, converted from Porter's 55 × 40 × 23 cm limit. Measure the outside of the bag, wheels and handles included.

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

Yes, on most fares (Basic can be personal-item only): one carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) plus a personal item up to 43 × 33 × 16 cm (16.9 × 13 × 6.3 in).

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

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.

Does a backpack count as a personal item on Porter?

Yes, if it fits within 43 × 33 × 16 cm (16.9 × 13 × 6.3 in). A typical small backpack or daypack fits, but an under-seat rolling bag (4 cm too deep), a laptop backpack (3 cm too long, 4 cm too deep), a large tote (3 cm too long, 3 cm too wide) and a weekender duffel (8 cm too long, 9 cm too deep) don't.

2026 carry-on & personal item rules

Porter Airlines carry-on size

Q: Does Porter charge for carry-on bags?

Not on most fares, but Basic can be personal-item only. Standard and higher fares include a carry-on. PorterClassic Basic fares within North America include only a personal item, though you can add carry-on access when you book.

Q: Which airports does Porter fly from?

Porter flies from Toronto (YYZ), Austin (AUS), Boston (BOS), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers (RSW), Montreal (YUL), Nashville (BNA), New York (LGA), Newark (EWR), Tampa (TPA), plus 2 more airports we cover. Each has an airport guide with transit, lounges and parking.

Porter Airlines's carry-on baggage size limit is 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), with no published weight limit. Standard and higher fares include a carry-on. PorterClassic Basic fares within North America include only a personal item, though you can add carry-on access when you book.

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

Carry-on

55 × 40 × 23 cm

21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in

Weight limit

None published

You must be able to lift it into the bin

Personal item

43 × 33 × 16 cm

16.9 × 13 × 6.3 in

Carry-on on cheapest fare

Not always

Basic can be personal-item only

Quick answer

Porter Airlines allows a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), plus a personal item up to 43 × 33 × 16 cm. Basic can be personal-item only, so check your fare.

Carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)
Weight limit: None published
Personal item: 43 × 33 × 16 cm (16.9 × 13 × 6.3 in)
Cheapest fare: Not on some basic fares
Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag: Too big

Porter bag sizes, drawn to scale

Carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)Personal item: 43 × 33 × 16 cm (16.9 × 13 × 6.3 in)

Will my bag fit on Porter?

Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.

LengthinWidthinDepthin

Weight (optional)lb

As a carry-on

Too big

0.3 in too long

Limit: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)

As a personal item

Too big

5.1 in too long, 1 in too wide, 2.7 in too deep

Limit: 43 × 33 × 16 cm (16.9 × 13 × 6.3 in)

Check this bag against every airline

Will my bag fit as a personal item on Porter?

Typical sizes of everyday bags, checked against Porter's 43 × 33 × 16 cm personal item limit. Measure your own bag, or use the checker above.

Small backpack or daypack41 × 30 × 15 cmFits
Under-seat rolling bag41 × 33 × 20 cmToo big: 4 cm too deep
Laptop backpack46 × 30 × 20 cmToo big: 3 cm too long, 4 cm too deep
Large tote46 × 36 × 15 cmToo big: 3 cm too long, 3 cm too wide
Weekender duffel51 × 28 × 25 cmToo big: 8 cm too long, 9 cm too deep

Porter carry-on rules by fare

Basic

Basic fares within North America include only a personal item. Add carry-on access when you book, or choose a Standard fare, which includes it.

Higher fares

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

Tips for flying Porter

•Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
•Porter's personal item limit is on the small side, so a typical laptop backpack may be too deep.
•Check your fare before you pack: Basic can be personal-item only.

How Porter compares

Carry-on rules at other Canadian airlines.

Airline	Carry-on	Weight	Personal item	Carry-on on cheapest fare
Porter Airlines	55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in	—	43 × 33 × 16 cm	Not on some basic fares
Air Canada	55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in	—	43 × 33 × 16 cm	Not on some basic fares
WestJet	53 × 38 × 23 cm20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in	—	41 × 33 × 15 cm	Not on some basic fares
Air Transat	55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in	—	43 × 31 × 13 cm	Not on some basic fares

Porter Airlines
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)
Weight
—
Personal item
43 × 33 × 16 cm
Cheapest fare
Not on some basic fares
Air Canada
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)
Weight
—
Personal item
43 × 33 × 16 cm
Cheapest fare
Not on some basic fares
WestJet
Carry-on
53 × 38 × 23 cm (20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in)
Weight
—
Personal item
41 × 33 × 15 cm
Cheapest fare
Not on some basic fares
Air Transat
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)
Weight
—
Personal item
43 × 31 × 13 cm
Cheapest fare
Not on some basic fares

Head-to-head comparisons

Porter vs Air Canada Porter vs WestJet Porter vs Air Transat

Porter carry-on FAQ

Porter Airlines allows a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in). Standard and higher fares include a carry-on. PorterClassic Basic fares within North America include only a personal item, though you can add carry-on access when you book.

Connecting on Porter

How long a layover you need at its hubs.

Toronto (YYZ)Connection time guide

Airports Porter flies from

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

Toronto (YYZ)Porter hub Austin (AUS)Boston (BOS)Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Fort Myers (RSW)Montreal (YUL)Nashville (BNA)New York (LGA)Newark (EWR)Tampa (TPA)Vancouver (YVR)West Palm Beach (DJT)

Sources

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

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