What is the WestJet carry-on size limit?

56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in), including wheels and handles.

What is the WestJet personal item size?

41 × 33 × 15 cm (16 × 13 × 6 in); it must fit under the seat in front of you.

WestJet allows a free carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in) plus a free personal item up to 41 × 33 × 15 cm (16 × 13 × 6 in).

41 × 33 × 15 cm

16 × 13 × 6 in

56 × 36 × 23 cm

22 × 14 × 9 in · no weight limit

23 kg

62 linear in (157 cm), 50 lb (23 kg)

WestJet limits drawn to scale, front view; the personal item is about 45% of the carry-on's volume.

UltraBasic fares allow only a personal item, except to and from Europe and Asia or when Extended Comfort is bought.

WestJet charges CAD $25 at the gate for a carry-on that turns out too big, on top of the checked-bag fee.
On flights to and from Europe, overweight bags are accepted up to 32 kg (70 lb).

Carry-on size rank: 23 of 25 (46 L); personal item: 16 of 22 (20 L).

A bag at WestJet's full carry-on size also fits the carry-on limit of American, Delta, United, Southwest, Frontier, Spirit, Allegiant, JetBlue, Alaska, Hawaiian, Sun Country, Breeze, Avelo, British Airways, easyJet, but is too big for Air Canada, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM and 5 more.

A maxed-out WestJet personal item also passes as a personal item on American, Southwest, Frontier, Spirit, Allegiant and 7 more.

Length Width Depth Unit

Source: WestJet, checked 2026-10-29.