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).
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.
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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