Bags

Whether you’re planning a trip or heading to the airport, we can help you find more info about traveling with bags.

Carry-on bags

You can bring one carry-on bag and one personal item for free on most flights.

Carry-on bags can be no larger than 9 in x 14 in x 22 in, or 22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm. Carry-on bags can be no larger than 9 in x 14 in x 22 in, or 22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm.

Carry-on bags

Your bag must fit in the overhead bin, so it must be 9 in x 14 in x 22 in (23 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm). When measuring include the handle and wheels.

Personal items can be no larger than 9 in x 10 in x 17 in, or 22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm. Personal items can be no larger than 9 in x 10 in x 17 in, or 22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm.

Personal item

Must fit under the seat in front of you, so they must be 9 in x 10 in x 17 in (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm). Common items include purses and backpacks.

In most cases you can only bring one personal item when you’re flying in Basic Economy.

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Additional info

Bags in Basic Economy

Learn more about the rules for traveling with bags on this type of ticket.

Airport check-in times

Find how early you need to get to the airport to check your bags.

Premium cabins

Thinking about upgrading? You may be able to check bags for free.

Benefits for U.S. military members

Active-duty service members can check extra bags for free.

Bags in Basic Economy

Learn more about the rules for traveling with bags on this type of ticket.

Airport check-in times

Find how early you need to get to the airport to check your bags.

Premium cabins

Thinking about upgrading? You may be able to check bags for free.

Benefits for U.S. military members

Active-duty service members can check extra bags for free.

Manage your bags on the United app