Checked August 2026

WestJet bag sizes: 56 × 36 × 23 cm

WestJet allows a cabin bag of 56 × 36 × 23 cm — 22 × 14 × 9 inches, with no published weight limit. The under-seat item is 41 × 33 × 15 cm.

WestJet·  Canada
Checked August 2026
Under the seat
16 × 13 × 6 in
41 × 33 × 15 cm as WestJet publishes it.
Published by WestJetchecked August 2026
Cabin bag
22 × 14 × 9 in
56 × 36 × 23 cm as WestJet publishes it.
Weight
None published — you just have to lift it in.
Published by WestJetchecked August 2026

Fare class: UltraBasic is personal item only. Econo and above include the carry-on. Exceptions apply for Europe and Asia travel, or if Extended Comfort is bought.

The only carrier here that matches the US 22 × 14 × 9 standard exactly. Wheels are included. No weight limit is published — the test is lifting it unaided.

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Measure the outside, wheels and handles included — that’s what they measure at the gate.

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Bags that fit WestJet

Every measurement from the manufacturer, scored against WestJet’s own published limit.
2 of 25 fit WestJet’s under-seat limit of 16 × 13 × 6 in.

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bag vs limit
2.3" to spare

Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

13.5 × 8.5 × 3.75 in
Backpack·10L

Enormous margin against every limit here, and it looks like a normal bag rather than travel gear. Ten litres is a daybag though, not a travel bag.

bag vs limit
Fits

Pacsafe GO 15L Anti-Theft Backpack

14.4 × 9.8 × 5.1 in
Backpack·15L·1.18 lb

The anti-theft option that actually fits — slash-resistant panels, locking zips, RFID pocket, and a 13-inch laptop sleeve, all inside United’s width.

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Pacsafe’s own site is JavaScript-gated, so this comes from a retailer spec rather than the brand. The 0.2 inches of width margin rests on that number.

Common questions

What size cabin bag does WestJet allow?

56 × 36 × 23 cm, which is 22 × 14 × 9 inches with no published weight limit.

Does WestJet allow a free personal item?

Yes — 41 × 33 × 15 cm, or 16 × 13 × 6 inches. It goes under the seat in front of you.

Will my US carry-on fit WestJet?

Yes. A standard American 22 × 14 × 9 inch carry-on clears WestJet’s 22 × 14 × 9 inch limit.

Does the fare class change the allowance on WestJet?

UltraBasic is personal item only. Econo and above include the carry-on. Exceptions apply for Europe and Asia travel, or if Extended Comfort is bought.

How many bags fit WestJet?

Of the bags we track, 6 of 16 carry-ons fit the cabin limit and 2 of 25 personal items fit the under-seat limit.

How we measure

Manufacturers publish dimensions inconsistently, and a “20-inch” spinner is almost never 20 inches once you count the wheels. Where a brand states dimensions including wheels and handles, that’s the number we use. Where it only publishes the case, we say so on the card. Airlines measure the outside of your bag — wheels, handles, straps and all. Anything marked borderline is down to the gate agent, and remember that a soft bag squashes into a sizer while a hard shell won’t.

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Sources

Limits verified August 2026 against each carrier’s published policy. Airlines change these without notice — always confirm before you fly. Spirit Airlines ceased operations on 2 May 2026 and is no longer listed.

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