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Southwest Airlines vs Delta Air Lines baggage rules
United States
A source-backed comparison of Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines personal item and carry-on limits, fare conditions and weight rules.
Quick verdict
Neither airline is universally more generous; the answer changes by item or by edge.
Personal item and carry-on side by side
| Bag type | Southwest Airlines | Delta Air Lines | Dimensional result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Item | Check fare conditions Varies by fare Check fare conditions · Standard carryon allowance | Check fare conditions Varies by fare Check fare conditions · All cabins | The available published dimensions are not complete enough for a reliable dimensional winner. |
| Carry-on | 60 x 40 x 25 cm Weight not listed Included · Standard carryon allowance | 55 x 35 x 22 cm Weight not listed Included · Standard carry-on allowance | Southwest Airlines is dimensionally more generous; Delta Air Lines is stricter for this bag type. Southwest Airlines's published frame contains Delta Air Lines's listed size. |
Source match date
Source checkedPublished dimensions were matched to the source within four months; verify ticket and weight conditions before travel.
Source match date Aug 7, 2026
Relative published size frames
Carry-on
Southwest Airlines60 x 40 x 25 cm
Delta Air Lines55 x 35 x 22 cm
Bar area is a simple volume comparison for orientation only. Airline sizers enforce each edge separately; volume alone cannot prove that a bag fits.
Official policy sources
Explore the published size limits
Common questions before you pack
Neither airline is universally more generous; the answer changes by item or by edge. Compare both rows because personal-item and overhead-bag results can differ. Fare and weight rules remain separate from dimensions.
Possibly, but only if every packed edge fits both airlines' current limit and your fares include that item. Use the prefilled comparison, then verify both official sources.
Not necessarily. Inclusion can depend on the fare, route, cabin or add-on even when the dimensions fit. The table shows the published inclusion status; your ticket controls the final allowance.