Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, AirAsia or Cebu Pacific?

AirAsia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), up to 7 kg (15.4 lb). Cebu Pacific: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb).

Do AirAsia and Cebu Pacific include a carry-on on basic economy?

AirAsia: Every fare includes one cabin bag plus one laptop bag or handbag, 7 kg in total. Bags strapped together count as separate pieces. Cebu Pacific: GO Basic includes the hand-carry allowance but no checked bag; GO Easy and GO Flexi bundles include one.

Where do AirAsia and Cebu Pacific fly from?

AirAsia's main hubs are KUL. Cebu Pacific's are MNL, CEB. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are AirAsia and Cebu Pacific partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (AirAsia: none; Cebu Pacific: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

AK vs 5J · 2026 comparison

AirAsia vs Cebu Pacific

AirAsia doesn't clearly win any category; Cebu Pacific wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

AirAsia

No clear category wins

Cebu Pacific

Wins 1 category

A more generous carry-on weight limit

Quick verdict

AirAsia doesn't clearly win any category; Cebu Pacific wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

Carry-on size: AirAsia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm · Cebu Pacific: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: AirAsia: Included on every fare · Cebu Pacific: Included on every fare

Side by side

	AirAsia	Cebu Pacific
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 36 × 23 cm	56 × 36 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	7 kg (15.4 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 10 cm	Must fit under the seat
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	AirAsia Rewards	Go Rewards
Main hubs	KUL	MNL, CEB

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in).

Both include it on their cheapest fares.

Carry-on weight limits: 7 kg (15.4 lb) on AirAsia, 10 kg (22 lb) on Cebu Pacific.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in) on AirAsia, and anything that fits under the seat on Cebu Pacific.

Loyalty and where they fly

AirAsia is not in an alliance and Cebu Pacific is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: AirAsia Rewards (AirAsia) and Go Rewards (Cebu Pacific).

AirAsia's main hubs are KUL. Cebu Pacific's are MNL, CEB. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose AirAsia if you want…

nonstops from KUL

Choose Cebu Pacific if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
nonstops from MNL, CEB

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.