Qantas Baggage Fees, Allowance, and Policy (And Tips to Cover the Expenses)
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Qantas has a flexible carry-on policy for passengers flying within Australia and for first, business, and premium economy passengers flying internationally. This gives passengers the choice between bringing 1 standard carry-on bag at a larger size or 2 pieces that are slightly smaller (not including the personal item).
Passengers flying economy internationally (excluding the Americas) benefit from a generous baggage allowance of 66 pounds (30 kg).
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Qantas Carry-On Allowance
1 personal item: FREE for all passengers on domestic and international flights.
Standard Carry-On
All passengers on domestic flights and first, business, and premium economy passengers on international flights:
- 1 x 45 inch (115 cm) bag up to 22 pounds (10 kg); or
- 2 x 41 inch (105 cm) bags with 1 piece up to 22 pounds (10 kg) and 30 pounds (14 kg) total across both pieces; or
- 1 x 41 inch (105 cm) bag and 1 x 73 inch (185 cm) non-rigid garment bag up to 22 pounds (10 kg) for 1 piece and 30 pounds (14 kg) total across both pieces
Economy passengers on international flights:
- 1 x 45 inch (115 cm) bag up to 15 pounds (7 kg); or
- 1 x 73 inch (185 cm) non-rigid garment bag up to 15 pounds (7 kg)
Lap Infant Carry-On Policy
- Passengers traveling with an infant may bring baby food and diapers required for the flight, in addition to their carry-on allowance.
Stroller Check Policy
- Passengers traveling with an infant may check up to 3 items weighing up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each. These items may include a stroller, carrying basket, or car seat.
Qantas Checked Baggage Allowance
Individual checked bags must not exceed maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm) including handles and wheels.
Domestic Flights
- Economy: 1 piece up to 50 pounds (23 kg)
- Business: 2 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each
International Flights (Excluding North and South America)
A single piece must not exceed 70 pounds (32 kg) and maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm).
- Economy: 66 pounds (30 kg)
- Premium Economy: 88 pounds (40 kg)
- Business: 88 pounds (40 kg)
- First: 110 pounds (50 kg)
International Flights (Including North and South America)
The maximum linear dimensions of 2 pieces must not exceed 106 inches (270 cm) and 159 inches (405 cm) combined for 3 pieces.
- Economy: 2 pieces up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each
- Premium Economy: 2 pieces up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each
- Business: 3 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each
- First: 3 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each
Additional/Excess Baggage Fees
| Excess Bag Charges | Extra Bag | Heavy Charge |
| Flights within Australia | AU$90 ($60) | AU$50 ($34) |
| North and South America flights | To the Americas: AU$200 ($137) From the Americas: AU$185 ($127) | To the Americas: AU$85 ($58) From the Americas: AU$85 ($58) |
| Other International Flights | ||
| Between Australia and New Zealand and Papua New Guinea | AU$20 ($14) per kg | |
| Between Australia and New Caledonia | AU$5 ($3.50) per kg | |
| Between Australia and Asia | AU$35 ($24) per kg | |
| Between Asia and London | AU$60 ($41) per kg | |
| Between Australia and South Africa, and Europe | AU$80 ($55) per kg | |
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to the Qantas policy.
Can I Pre-Pay for Baggage?
Qantas does allow passengers the ability to pre-pay luggage online.
To pre-pay, log-in to your booking and add the number of bags/kilograms that you would like to purchase.
Credit Cards That Wipe Away Your Baggage Fees
While there’s no Qantas co-branded credit card in the U.S. that offers free bags, you can use the Capital One® Venture® Rewards card or Capital One® VentureOne® Card to offset any baggage fees you incur.
The card’s Purchase Eraser tool lets you use your Venture card’s points to wipe away any travel charges at a rate of 1 cent per point. So if you have to pay a Qantas baggage fee, just charge it to your Venture card and use the Purchase Eraser to wipe away the fee.
Exclusions and Waivers
Some frequent flyers, Qantas Club, and Oneworld members are entitled to increased checked baggage allowance.
Domestic Flights Within Australia
| Travel Class | Economy | Business |
| Qantas Club members and Silver Qantas Frequent Flyers | 1 piece up to 70 pounds (32 kg) | 2 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each |
| Gold Qantas Frequent Flyers | 2 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 2 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each |
| Platinum and Platinum One Qantas Frequent Flyers | 2 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 3 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each |
| Oneworld Sapphire | 2 pieces up to 50 pounds (23 kg each) | |
| Oneworld Emerald | 2 pieces up to 50 pounds (23 kg each) | |
International Flights (Excluding North and South America)
| Travel Class | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Club members and Silver Qantas Frequent Flyers | 92 pounds (42 kg) | 114 pounds (52 kg) | 114 pounds (52 kg) | 136 pounds (62 kg) |
| Gold Qantas Frequent Flyers | 101 pounds (46 kg) | 114 pounds (52 kg) | 123 pounds (56 kg) | 136 pounds (66 kg) |
| Platinum and Platinum One Qantas Frequent Flyers | 110 pounds (50 kg) | 132 pounds (60 kg) | 132 pounds (60 kg) | 154 pounds (70 kg) |
| Oneworld Sapphire | 100 pounds (45 kg) | |||
| Oneworld Emerald | 100 pounds (50 kg) | |||
International Flights (Including North and South America)
| Travel Class | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
| Qantas Club members and Silver and Gold Qantas Frequent Flyers | 3 pieces up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each | 3 pieces up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each | 3 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 3 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each |
| Platinum and Platinum One Qantas Frequent Flyers | 3 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 3 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 4 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 4 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each |
| Oneworld Sapphire | 2 pieces up to 50 pounds (23 kg each) | |||
| Oneworld Emerald | 3 pieces up to 50 pounds (23 kg each) | |||
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