Does WestJet have a carry-on weight limit?

WestJet 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 WestJet personal item size?

41 × 33 × 15 cm (16.1 × 13 × 5.9 in). Must fit under the seat in front of you.

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

Not quite: a 22 × 14 × 9 in bag is 1.1 in too long for WestJet's 53 × 38 × 23 cm (20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in) limit.

What is the WestJet carry-on size in inches?

20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in, converted from WestJet's 53 × 38 × 23 cm limit. Measure the outside of the bag, wheels and handles included.

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

Yes, on most fares (UltraBasic can be personal-item only): one carry-on up to 53 × 38 × 23 cm (20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in) plus a personal item up to 41 × 33 × 15 cm (16.1 × 13 × 5.9 in).

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

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 WestJet fly from?

WestJet flies from Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Austin (AUS), Denver (DEN), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers (RSW), Honolulu (HNL), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), Montreal (YUL), plus 12 more airports we cover. Each has an airport guide with transit, lounges and parking.

Does a backpack count as a personal item on WestJet?

Yes, if it fits within 41 × 33 × 15 cm (16.1 × 13 × 5.9 in). A typical small backpack or daypack fits, but an under-seat rolling bag (5 cm too deep), a laptop backpack (5 cm too long, 5 cm too deep), a large tote (5 cm too long, 3 cm too wide) and a weekender duffel (10 cm too long, 10 cm too deep) don't.

2026 carry-on & personal item rules

WestJet carry-on size

Q: Does WestJet charge for carry-on bags?

Not on most fares, but UltraBasic can be personal-item only. Included on most fares; UltraBasic fares on most routes allow only a personal item. Some guides list 56 × 36 × 23 cm.

WestJet's carry-on baggage size limit is 53 × 38 × 23 cm (20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in), with no published weight limit. Included on most fares; UltraBasic fares on most routes allow only a personal item. Some guides list 56 × 36 × 23 cm.

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

Carry-on

53 × 38 × 23 cm

20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in

Weight limit

None published

You must be able to lift it into the bin

Personal item

41 × 33 × 15 cm

16.1 × 13 × 5.9 in

Carry-on on cheapest fare

Not always

UltraBasic can be personal-item only

Quick answer

WestJet allows a carry-on up to 53 × 38 × 23 cm (20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in), plus a personal item up to 41 × 33 × 15 cm. UltraBasic can be personal-item only, so check your fare.

Carry-on: 53 × 38 × 23 cm (20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in)
Weight limit: None published
Personal item: 41 × 33 × 15 cm (16.1 × 13 × 5.9 in)
Cheapest fare: Not on some basic fares
Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag: Too big
Checked bag: the first checked bag on WestJet costs CA$45 (about $32) if you pay online (CA$70 at the airport) and the second CA$60 (about $42).

WestJet bag sizes, drawn to scale

Carry-on: 53 × 38 × 23 cm (20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in)Personal item: 41 × 33 × 15 cm (16.1 × 13 × 5.9 in)

Will my bag fit on WestJet?

Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.

LengthinWidthinDepthin

Weight (optional)lb

As a carry-on

Too big

1.1 in too long

Limit: 53 × 38 × 23 cm (20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in)

As a personal item

Too big

5.9 in too long, 1 in too wide, 3.1 in too deep

Limit: 41 × 33 × 15 cm (16.1 × 13 × 5.9 in)

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Will my bag fit as a personal item on WestJet?

Typical sizes of everyday bags, checked against WestJet's 41 × 33 × 15 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: 5 cm too deep
Laptop backpack46 × 30 × 20 cmToo big: 5 cm too long, 5 cm too deep
Large tote46 × 36 × 15 cmToo big: 5 cm too long, 3 cm too wide
Weekender duffel51 × 28 × 25 cmToo big: 10 cm too long, 10 cm too deep

WestJet carry-on rules by fare

UltraBasic

UltraBasic fares include only a personal item on most routes. Everything WestJet UltraBasic includes

Higher fares

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

Checked bags

On flights within Canada and between Canada and the U.S., the first checked bag on WestJet costs CA$45 (about $32) if you pay online (CA$70 at the airport) and the second CA$60 (about $42). All WestJet bag fees

Tips for flying WestJet

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

How WestJet compares

Carry-on rules at other Canadian airlines.

Airline	Carry-on	Weight	Personal item	Carry-on on cheapest fare
WestJet	53 × 38 × 23 cm20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in	—	41 × 33 × 15 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
Porter Airlines	55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in	—	43 × 33 × 16 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

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 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
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 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

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WestJet carry-on FAQ

WestJet allows a carry-on up to 53 × 38 × 23 cm (20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in). Included on most fares; UltraBasic fares on most routes allow only a personal item. Some guides list 56 × 36 × 23 cm.

Connecting on WestJet

How long a layover you need at its hubs.

Toronto (YYZ)Connection time guide Vancouver (YVR)Connection time guide

Airports WestJet 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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