July · carry-on
Does the July Carry On Light Expandable fit as a carry-on?
By its listed size it fits 21 of 38 airlines that publish a carry-on limit, is borderline on 9 and is too big for 8.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 54 × 36 × 22 cm (21.3 × 14.2 × 8.7 in) |
|---|---|
| Expanded | 54 × 36 × 25 cm (21.3 × 14.2 × 9.6 in) |
| Volume | 35 L |
| Empty weight | 4.9 lb (2.2 kg) |
| Wheels | 4 |
| List price | $275 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Fits only when the expansion zip is closed.
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) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Allegiant Air | 10 × 16 × 22 in (25 × 41 × 56 cm) | Fits 0.7 in to spare |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 1.3 in to spare |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 1.3 in to spare |
| Sun Country Airlines | 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) | Fits 1.8 in to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 14 × 22 in (23 × 36 × 56 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.4 in to spare |
| Air Canada | 9 × 15.5 × 21.5 in (23 × 39 × 55 cm) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Viva Aerobus | 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 0.7 in to spare |
| Volaris | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.4 in to spare |
| WestJet | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide |
| Copa Airlines | 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| LATAM Airlines | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in) | Fits 0.4 in to spare |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Iberia | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Icelandair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 0.8 in over, too deep |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0.4 in to spare |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 0.8 in over, too deep |
| Turkish Airlines | 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) | Fits 0.4 in to spare |
| Virgin Atlantic | 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9.1 × 14.2 × 22 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Vueling | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 0.8 in over, too deep |
| Wizz Air | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0.4 in to spare |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.4 in to spare |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) | Too big 1.6 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.
Why it's in our list
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Where these numbers come from
Notes from our data check
US spec block: "External dimensions including wheels: 21.25\" H x 14.17\" W x 8.66\" D (9.65\" D when expanded)"; internal 18.31 x 13.98 x 8.66 in; 4.9 lb; 35 L (40 L expanded); $275. AU/UK spec block: 54 x 36 x 22 cm (24.5 cm deep expanded), 2.2 kg. CONFLICT: July's compare page lists 21.26 x 14.17 x 9.65 in and 40 L, which are the expanded depth and volume. Width 14.17 in is 0.17 in over 14 in; 22 cm deep is over 20 cm limits. Amazon not checked.