Allegiant Air carry-on size

Updated 2026-08-10 · Source: https://www.allegiantair.com/baggage-1 · Free · No sign-up

Allegiant Air allows a carry-on up to 22 x 16 x 10 in, measured including wheels and handles. Put your own bag's measurements in below — it opens with Allegiant Air's own limit filled in.

Allegiant Air carry-on size

Carry-on maximum22 x 16 x 10 in (including wheels and handles)
Personal item18 x 14 x 8 in
Cabin weight limitNone published
Is the carry-on free?No — Allegiant Air charges for it
If it does not fitAirport bag fees apply to oversized personal items and to oversized or excess carry-ons.

Allegiant CHARGES for the full-size carry-on. Only the personal item is free, and buying bags in advance is cheaper than at the airport.

Measurements include all exterior dimensions — wheels, handles, pockets and decorations.

Read from Allegiant Air's own baggage page on 2026-08-10: https://www.allegiantair.com/baggage-1

How Allegiant Air compares

Allegiant Air's 22 x 16 x 10 in works out to about 3520 cubic inches (57.7 litres) of cabin allowance, which ranks 5 of 22 among the airlines we have verified, about 19% more than the median carrier.

No other airline in our set publishes exactly 22 x 16 x 10 in, so a bag bought specifically for Allegiant Air is not automatically safe elsewhere — check before you fly a different carrier.

4 of the airlines we track allow a larger bag and 17 allow less, so a bag sized to Allegiant Air clears roughly 82% of the carriers here.

Will a real bag fit Allegiant Air?

Common bag sizes measured against Allegiant Air's published limit. Every figure includes wheels and handles, which is where most bags lose.

BagSizeOn Allegiant AirWhy it matters
Cabin-max spinner22 × 14 × 9 inOnly just — 0 in spareThe standard US carry-on, sold as “22-inch”
Compact 21-inch21 × 14 × 9 inFits, 1 in spareA common step down
European cabin bag21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 inOnly just — 0.3 in spareSized to 55 x 40 x 20 cm
Underseat tote17 × 13 × 8 inFits, 2 in spareTypical personal-item size
Oversized “carry-on”24 × 16 × 10 inToo big by 2 inSold as carry-on, larger than most limits

What it costs if it does not fit

If it does not fit, the bag gets checked — and on Allegiant Air a first checked bag costs $20–$75 each way. On a return trip that is roughly $40–$150 for a bag you meant to carry on.

Allegiant CHARGES for the full-size carry-on. Only the personal item is free, and buying bags in advance is cheaper than at the airport.

Checked-bag fees read from Allegiant Air's own page on 2026-08-07. Price a full itinerary →

Carry-on vs personal item on Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air allows a personal item up to 18 x 14 x 8 in alongside the 22 x 16 x 10 in carry-on. Only the personal item is free — the overhead bag is charged, so travelling on the under-seat allowance alone is how you fly Allegiant Air without paying for baggage.

Allegiant Air personal item size →

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FAQ

What is the carry-on size limit for Allegiant Air?

Allegiant Air allows a carry-on up to 22 x 16 x 10 in, measured including wheels and handles. Measurements include all exterior dimensions — wheels, handles, pockets and decorations.

Does Allegiant Air charge for a carry-on?

Allegiant CHARGES for the full-size carry-on. Only the personal item is free, and buying bags in advance is cheaper than at the airport.

What happens if my bag is too big for Allegiant Air?

Airport bag fees apply to oversized personal items and to oversized or excess carry-ons.

Does Allegiant Air weigh carry-on bags?

Allegiant Air publishes no cabin weight limit for the main carry-on on most fares, though staff can still refuse a bag you cannot lift into the locker yourself.

What personal item does Allegiant Air allow?

Up to 18 x 14 x 8 in. Every Allegiant passenger gets one personal item free; it must fit completely under the seat in front of you.

Do wheels and handles count?

Yes. Allegiant Air measures the bag including wheels, handles and any external pockets, which is why a bag sold as “22 inch” can still measure over.

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