Does Sun Country have a carry-on weight limit?

Yes. Carry-ons on Sun Country can weigh up to 35 lb (15.9 kg).

What is the Sun Country personal item size?

17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm). Free on every fare; must fit under the seat.

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

Yes. A 22 × 14 × 9 in bag (56 × 36 × 23 cm) fits within Sun Country's 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) limit, as long as it weighs no more than 35 lb (15.9 kg).

What is the Sun Country carry-on size in centimeters?

61 × 41 × 28 cm, which is 24 × 16 × 11 in. Airlines measure the outside of the bag, wheels and handles included.

Can I bring a carry-on and a personal item on Sun Country?

Only the personal item is free on Best fare; the carry-on is an add-on or comes with higher fares. Free on every fare; must fit under the seat.

What happens if my carry-on is too big on Sun Country?

Gate agents can make you check it, and checking a bag at the gate usually costs more than adding it when you book. Sun Country also checks weight: the limit is 35 lb (15.9 kg). Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included, before you go.

Which airports does Sun Country fly from?

Sun Country flies from Minneapolis (MSP), Austin (AUS), Baltimore (BWI), Boise (BOI), Buffalo (BUF), Charleston (CHS), Columbus (CMH), Denver (DEN), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers (RSW), plus 31 more airports we cover. Each has an airport guide with transit, lounges and parking.

Does a backpack count as a personal item on Sun Country?

Yes, if it fits within 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 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, 1 in too deep) don't.

2026 carry-on & personal item rules

Sun Country Airlines carry-on size

Sun Country Airlines's carry-on baggage size limit is 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm), with a 35 lb (15.9 kg) weight limit. A carry-on costs extra on all fares, roughly $25–$55 depending on when you buy it.

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

Carry-on

24 × 16 × 11 in

61 × 41 × 28 cm

Weight limit

35 lb

15.9 kg

Personal item

17 × 13 × 9 in

43 × 33 × 23 cm

Carry-on on cheapest fare

Costs extra

Best fare includes only a personal item

Quick answer

Sun Country Airlines allows a carry-on up to 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) and 35 lb, plus a personal item up to 17 × 13 × 9 in. The cheapest fare includes only the personal item; the carry-on costs extra.

Carry-on: 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm)
Weight limit: 35 lb (15.9 kg)
Personal item: 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm)
Cheapest fare: Costs extra on the cheapest fare
Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag: Fits
Checked bag: the first checked bag on Sun Country costs $34–$45 if you pay online ($50 at the airport) and the second $40–$45.

Sun Country bag sizes, drawn to scale

Carry-on: 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm), wheels and handles includedPersonal item: 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm)

Will my bag fit on Sun Country?

Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.

LengthinWidthinDepthin

Weight (optional)lb

As a carry-on

Fits

Fits, but costs extra on the cheapest fare

Limit: 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm), 35 lb (15.9 kg)

As a personal item

Too big

5 in too long, 1 in too wide

Limit: 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm)

Check this bag against every airline

Will my bag fit as a personal item on Sun Country?

Typical sizes of everyday bags, checked against Sun Country's 17 × 13 × 9 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, 1 in too deep

Sun Country carry-on rules by fare

Best fare

Fares include only a personal item. Buying a carry-on early is cheapest.

Higher fares

Bundles and higher fares add the carry-on; otherwise you buy it separately.

Checked bags

On all Sun Country flights, the first checked bag on Sun Country costs $34–$45 if you pay online ($50 at the airport) and the second $40–$45. All Sun Country bag fees

Tips for flying Sun Country

•Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
•Weigh your bag at home: Sun Country has a 35 lb (15.9 kg) carry-on limit.
•Add the carry-on when you book. It usually costs more later and the most at the gate.

How Sun Country compares

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

Airline	Carry-on	Weight	Personal item	Carry-on on cheapest fare
Sun Country Airlines	24 × 16 × 11 in61 × 41 × 28 cm	35 lb	17 × 13 × 9 in	Costs extra
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
JetBlue	22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm	—	17 × 13 × 8 in	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
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

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
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
JetBlue
Carry-on
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
Weight
—
Personal item
17 × 13 × 8 in
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
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

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

Sun Country carry-on FAQ

Sun Country Airlines allows a carry-on up to 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm), including wheels and handles. A carry-on costs extra on all fares, roughly $25–$55 depending on when you buy it.

Connecting on Sun Country

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Airports Sun Country flies from

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Sources

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

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