Best Bags That Fit Southwest Airlines's Carry-On Limit

Every bag below has measured dimensions that clear Southwest Airlines's published carry-on allowance, so you can see exactly how much room is left before you buy.

Southwest Airlines carry-on requirement

Published maximum
24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm)
Weight limit
Not published
Last verified
2026-08-16

Official source: Southwest Airlines baggage policy

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TRHQ picks that fit (8)

Ranked by TRHQ score, then by how much sizer margin is left. How we test.

Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Backpack — travel gear reviewed by Travel Review HQ
TRHQ Top Pick
Editorial Research · not yet hands-on tested
21.5 × 14 × 9 in
3.2 lb
Fits Southwest Airlines carry-on — 1.0 in to spare on the tightest side

Best for: One-bag travelers on 7–14 day trips

$164.95

$185 −11%

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  • Longest side margin2.5 in
  • Second side margin2.0 in
  • Shortest side margin1.0 in
  • Longest side margin2.0 in
  • Second side margin2.0 in
  • Shortest side margin1.0 in
Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack — travel gear reviewed by Travel Review HQ
Editor's Choice
Editorial Research · not yet hands-on tested
20 × 12 × 9 in
3.5 lb
Fits Southwest Airlines carry-on — 1.0 in to spare on the tightest side

Best for: Trips where you live out of the bag for two weeks

$199

$220 −10%

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  • Longest side margin4.0 in
  • Second side margin4.0 in
  • Shortest side margin1.0 in
Monos Carry-On Pro Hardside Spinner — travel gear reviewed by Travel Review HQ
Best Premium Pick
Editorial Research · not yet hands-on tested
22 × 14 × 9 in
7.9 lb
Fits Southwest Airlines carry-on — 1.0 in to spare on the tightest side

Best for: Business travelers who want laptop access without unzipping the main clamshell

$395

$475 −17%

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  • Longest side margin2.0 in
  • Second side margin2.0 in
  • Shortest side margin1.0 in
Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K) — travel gear reviewed by Travel Review HQ
TRHQ Top Pick
Editorial Research · not yet hands-on tested
6.1 × 2.2 × 2 in
1.4 lb
Fits Southwest Airlines carry-on — 8.0 in to spare on the tightest side

Best for: Laptop-carrying travelers on long-haul flights

$109.99

$149.99 −27%

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  • Longest side margin17.9 in
  • Second side margin13.8 in
  • Shortest side margin8.0 in
Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L — travel gear reviewed by Travel Review HQ
Best Premium Pick
Editorial Research · not yet hands-on tested
22 × 13 × 9.5 in
4.5 lb
Fits Southwest Airlines carry-on — 0.5 in to spare on the tightest side

Best for: Photographers and hybrid work travelers

$269.95

$299.95 −10%

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  • Longest side margin2.0 in
  • Second side margin3.0 in
  • Shortest side margin0.5 in
Apple AirTag 4-Pack — travel gear reviewed by Travel Review HQ
Best Value
Editorial Research · not yet hands-on tested
1.26 × 1.26 × 0.31 in
0.02 lb
Fits Southwest Airlines carry-on — 9.7 in to spare on the tightest side

Best for: Every checked bag and carry-on on a connecting itinerary

$79

$99 −20%

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  • Longest side margin22.7 in
  • Second side margin14.7 in
  • Shortest side margin9.7 in
Veken 6-Piece Packing Cube Set — travel gear reviewed by Travel Review HQ
Best Value
Editorial Research · not yet hands-on tested
17.5 × 12.5 × 4 in
1.2 lb
Fits Southwest Airlines carry-on — 3.5 in to spare on the tightest side

Best for: Anyone packing a carry-on for more than three days

$19.99

$24.99 −20%

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  • Longest side margin6.5 in
  • Second side margin3.5 in
  • Shortest side margin6.0 in

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