Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Fits 6 cm (2.4 in) to spare on the width
Bags that fit Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines' free personal item is 43 × 25 × 22 cm (17 × 10 × 9 in). The carry-on limit is 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in). We checked 1,046 bags against both, using each brand's own published size. Wheels count; soft bags get no more than 1 cm of squeeze.
Rules checked 5 October 2026 · Copa Airlines rules and fares
Personal item: 8 fit, 33 tight
Personal-item bag (5)
Personal-item bag · 11 × 8.9 × 4.9 in (28 × 22.5 × 12.5 cm)
Fits 2.5 cm (1 in) to spare on the width
Personal-item bag · 16.1 × 7.9 × 5.1 in (40.9 × 20.1 × 13 cm)
Fits 2.1 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the length
Personal-item bag · 16.1 × 7.9 × 4.7 in (41 × 20 × 11.9 cm)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the length
Personal-item bag · 15.8 × 9.1 × 3.2 in (40.1 × 23.1 × 8.1 cm)
Fits 1.9 cm (0.7 in) to spare on the width
Duffel / weekender (2)
Duffel / weekender · 14.5 × 9.3 × 6.8 in (36.8 × 23.5 × 17.1 cm)
Fits 1.5 cm (0.6 in) to spare on the width
Duffel / weekender · 41 × 24 × 16 cm (16.1 × 9.4 × 6.3 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the width
Tote (1)
Tote · 30 × 20 × 17 cm (12 × 8 × 7 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the width
Tight: within 1 cm on at least one side
These pass only if you pack them flat or the bag gives a little. Hard-shell bags in this list are exactly at the limit.
Duffel / weekender · 40.6 × 25.4 × 18 cm (16 × 10 × 7.1 in)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 40 × 25 × 20 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the width
Personal-item bag · 40 × 25 × 20 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the width
Duffel / weekender · 40 × 25 × 20 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the width
Personal-item bag · 40 × 25 × 20 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the width
Personal-item bag · 40 × 25 × 20 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the width
Under-seat roller · 40 × 25 × 20 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the width; we added 2 cm for wheels because the brand doesn’t say they’re included
Personal-item bag · 40 × 25 × 20 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the width
Carry-on: 204 fit
Duffel / weekender (69)
Duffel / weekender · 16.5 × 10.6 × 7.9 in (41.9 × 26.9 × 20.1 cm)
Fits 5.9 cm (2.3 in) to spare on the depth; 88.9 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 9.1 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 20.5 × 11.8 × 8.7 in (52.1 × 30 × 22.1 cm)
Fits 3.9 cm (1.5 in) to spare on the length; 104.1 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 8.6 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 16.9 × 13.2 × 8.1 in (42.9 × 33.5 × 20.6 cm)
Fits 2.5 cm (1 in) to spare on the width; 97 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 9 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 20.9 × 11.8 × 9.4 in (53.1 × 30 × 23.9 cm)
Fits 2.1 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the depth; 106.9 cm in total against a 118 cm limit
Duffel / weekender · 20.9 × 13.8 × 9.4 in (53.1 × 35.1 × 23.9 cm)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the width; 112 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 8.9 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 41.4 × 28.4 × 18.3 cm (16.3 × 11.2 × 7.2 in)
Fits 7.6 cm (3 in) to spare on the width; 88.1 cm in total against a 118 cm limit
Duffel / weekender · 40.6 × 25.4 × 18 cm (16 × 10 × 7.1 in)
Fits 8 cm (3.1 in) to spare on the depth; 84.1 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 9.2 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 45 × 27.9 × 20.1 cm (17.7 × 11 × 7.9 in)
Fits 5.9 cm (2.3 in) to spare on the depth; 93 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 8.8 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 50.8 × 32.5 × 20.1 cm (20 × 12.8 × 7.9 in)
Fits 3.5 cm (1.4 in) to spare on the width; 103.4 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 8.9 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in)
Fits 6 cm (2.4 in) to spare on the width; 90 cm in total against a 118 cm limit
Duffel / weekender · 40 × 25 × 20 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Fits 6 cm (2.4 in) to spare on the depth; 85 cm in total against a 118 cm limit
Duffel / weekender · 40 × 25 × 20 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Fits 6 cm (2.4 in) to spare on the depth; 85 cm in total against a 118 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase (23)
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Fits 3.4 cm (1.3 in) to spare on the depth; 103.6 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 7.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 113 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 7.7 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 110 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 7.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 110 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 7.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 110 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 8.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 21 × 13 × 9 in (53.3 × 33 × 22.9 cm)
Fits 2.7 cm (1.1 in) to spare on the length; 109.2 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 6.7 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 21 × 13.8 × 9 in (53.3 × 34.9 × 22.9 cm)
Fits 1.1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the width; 111.1 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 6.6 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 21 × 13.8 × 9.8 in (53.3 × 34.9 × 24.8 cm)
Fits 1.1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the width; 113 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 6.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 21 × 13.8 × 9 in (53.3 × 34.9 × 22.9 cm)
Fits 1.1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the width; 111.1 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 7.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 53 × 33 × 22 cm (20.9 × 13 × 8.7 in)
Fits 3 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the length; 108 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 7.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 19.8 × 13 × 9 in (50.2 × 33 × 22.9 cm)
Fits 3 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the width; 108.1 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; we added 2 cm for wheels because the brand doesn’t say they’re included; 7.2 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 19.8 × 13 × 9 in (50.2 × 33 × 22.9 cm)
Fits 3 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the width; 108.1 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; we added 2 cm for wheels because the brand doesn’t say they’re included; 7.2 kg left for packing
Travel backpack (112)
Travel backpack · 43 × 33 × 20 cm (16.9 × 13 × 7.9 in)
Fits 3 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the width; 96 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 9 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 113 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 8.5 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 113 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 8.5 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in)
Fits 6 cm (2.4 in) to spare on the depth; 88.5 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 9.4 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in)
Fits 6 cm (2.4 in) to spare on the depth; 88.5 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 9.3 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 43 × 30 × 16 cm (16.9 × 11.8 × 6.3 in)
Fits 6 cm (2.4 in) to spare on the width; 89 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 9.1 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 46 × 31 × 18 cm (18.1 × 12.2 × 7.1 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the width; 95 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 9.1 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 46 × 31 × 18 cm (18.1 × 12.2 × 7.1 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the width; 95 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 9.1 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 45 × 31 × 20 cm (17.7 × 12.2 × 7.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the width; 96 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 9.3 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 46 × 31 × 20 cm (18.1 × 12.2 × 7.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the width; 97 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 9 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 46 × 31 × 20 cm (18.1 × 12.2 × 7.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the width; 97 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 8.8 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 45 × 31 × 20 cm (17.7 × 12.2 × 7.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the width; 96 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 9.2 kg left for packing
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Bag sizes are the brands' published dimensions, read from their own product pages on 5 October 2026; we don't measure bags ourselves. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Links to brand stores may earn us a commission (disclosure).