Does the Eagle Creek Expanse 4-Wheel 21.5"/35L International Carry-On fit as a carry-on?
By its listed size it fits 30 of 38 airlines that publish a carry-on limit, is borderline on 3 and is too big for 5.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 21.5 × 14 × 8 in (55 × 36 × 20 cm) |
|---|---|
| Expanded | 21.5 × 14 × 10 in (55 × 36 × 25 cm) |
| Volume | 35 L |
| Empty weight | 6.2 lb (2.8 kg) |
| Laptop sleeve | up to 16 in |
| Wheels | 4 |
| List price | $289 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' carry-on limit, 22 × 14 × 9 in. Coloured: this bag's listed size.
Every airline
| Airline | carry-on limit | This bag |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ||
| Alaska Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Allegiant Air | 10 × 16 × 22 in (25 × 41 × 56 cm) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| Sun Country Airlines | 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 14 × 22 in (23 × 36 × 56 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Air Canada | 9 × 15.5 × 21.5 in (23 × 39 × 55 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Viva Aerobus | 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| Volaris | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| WestJet | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Copa Airlines | 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| LATAM Airlines | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.2 in over, too wide |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| Iberia | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| Icelandair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too deep |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too deep |
| Turkish Airlines | 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Virgin Atlantic | 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9.1 × 14.2 × 22 in) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Vueling | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too deep |
| Wizz Air | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) | Too big 1.8 in over, too tall |
"Borderline" means over by no more than the rounding in published sizes (0.5 cm, about 0.2 in). It may pass at the gate, but we don't promise it.
Where these numbers come from
- eaglecreek.combrand page
Notes from our data check
Softside spinner. Brand page: "External dimensions include wheels, handles, and all other components." Standard 21.5 x 14 x 8 in (55 x 35 x 20 cm); expanded 21.5 x 14 x 10 in (55 x 35 x 25 cm); 35 L (39 L expanded); 6 lb 2 oz (2.8 kg); laptop pocket fits up to 16 in; $289. CONFLICT inside the brand's own figures: 8 in is 20.3 cm and 21.5 in is 54.6 cm. The build prefers inches, so against a 20 cm depth limit this reads 0.3 cm over (borderline); against the brand's cm figure it is exactly 55 x 35 x 20. Fits 22 x 14 x 9 unexpanded. Amazon not checked. Derived values: weightLb 6.13 is 6 lb 2 oz written as a decimal.