Qantas Airways baggage allowance
Qantas Airways | Travel Region | Fare Class | Checked Baggage Allowance | Excess Baggage | ||||
Adult | Qantas Club members and Silver Qantas Frequent Flyers | Gold Qantas Frequent Flyers | Platinum and Platinum One Qantas Frequent Flyers | |||||
Australia Domestic | Economy | Red e-Deal | 1 piece (maximum 23kg) | 1 piece (maximum 32kg) | 2 piece (maximum 32kg per piece) | 2 piece (maximum 32kg per piece) | See Charges for Extra and Overweight Baggage | |
Flexi Saver | ||||||||
Fully Flexible | ||||||||
Business | 2 piece (maximum 32kg per piece) | 2 piece (maximum 32kg per piece) | 2 piece (maximum 32kg per piece) | 3 piece (maximum 32kg per piece) | ||||
International flights to North and South America | Economy | 2 pieces up to 23kg (50lb) each | 3 pieces up to 23kg (50lb) each | 3 pieces up to 32kg (70lb) each | ||||
Premium Economy | 2 pieces up to 23kg (50lb) each | 3 pieces up to 23kg (50lb) each | 3 pieces up to 32kg (70lb) each | |||||
Business | 3 pieces up to 32kg (70lb) each | 3 pieces up to 32kg (70lb) each | 4 pieces up to 32kg (70lb) each | |||||
First | 3 pieces up to 32kg (70lb) each | 3 pieces up to 32kg (70lb) each | 4 pieces up to 32kg (70lb) each | |||||
International flights (excluding North and South America) * | Economy | 30kg (66lb) | 42kg (92lb) | 46kg (101lb) | 50kg (110lb) | |||
Premium Economy | 40kg (88lb) | 52kg (114lb) | 56kg (123lb) | 60kg (132lb) | ||||
Business | 40kg (88lb) | 52kg (114lb) | 56kg (123lb) | 60kg (132lb) | ||||
First | 50kg (110lb) | 62kg (136lb) | 66kg (145lb) | 70kg (154lb) |
*Exception: QF4021/4017/4018/4024/4025/4026 between Singapore - Tokyo (Narita) and Singapore - Tokyo (Haneda): Baggage allowance is 2 pieces up to 23kg (50lb) each in Economy, 3 pieces up to 32kg (70lb) each in Business, and 1 piece up to 10kg (22lb) per infant. QF3874/3875 between Singapore - Helsinki: Baggage allowance is 1 piece up to 23kg (50lb) in Economy, 2 pieces up to 23kg (50lb) each in Business and 1 piece up to 10kg (22lb) per infant.
Note: The airline may have partnerships with other airlines and your flight may be operated by another airline. For journeys to/from the U.S., the baggage allowances of the airline that ticketed the first segment of your travel should apply throughout your travel. For travel that does not involve the U.S., you should check with the operating airline for information about their baggage allowances; the other airline's baggage allowances may be more restrictive and you could be charged for extra baggage by the other airline.
Carry-on/Cabin Baggage Allowance
To be carried in the cabin of the aircraft with you, your Carry-on Baggage must:
- fit under the seat in front of you or in a designated enclosed baggage storage compartment;
- not exceed the Carry-on Baggage allowances; and comply with Qantas' Conditions of Carriage
- comply with applicable laws and security measures including those imposed by airports.
Current Qantas and QantasLink Carry-on Baggage allowances for adults and children (except infants) are as follows. Total dimensions are measured by adding together the length, height and depth of the bag.
- US Flights only: there is no limit on the number of pieces of Mobility Equipment allowed to be carried for customers with a disability and it does not count toward the carry - on baggage allowance
Route | Piece allowance and dimensions | Weight allowance |
Australian domestic (except Dash 8 and to/from Olympic Dam) |
All classes: |
7 kg (15 lb) per piece |
Dash 8 services | 1 x 105cm (41in) bag | 7 kg (15 lb) total |
Olympic Dam | 1 x 105cm (41in) bag |
4 kg (9 lb) total (Note: due to capacity constraints, if transferring to/from an International service, the 4kg Carry-on Baggage limit applies, regardless of your International Carry-on Allowance. Any excess may need to be carried in the hold) |
All international |
First / Business class: Economy class: |
7 kg (15 lb) per piece |
- In addition to your carry-on baggage allowance, you may also carry on board one small personal item such as a handbag, laptop computer*, overcoat, small camera, a reasonable amount of reading material or a small amount of duty free goods (where permitted).
- Children: Carry-on Baggage allowances are the same for adults.
- Infants: There is no Carry-on Baggage allowance for infants. However, food and nappies required for infants during the flight may be carried in addition to the accompanying adult's Carry-on Baggage allowance.
Maximum dimensions of Carry-On Baggage
Length | Height | Depth | Total Linear Dimension |
48 cm (19 in) | + 34 cm (13 in) | + 23 cm (9 in) | = 105 cm |
56 cm (22 in) | + 36 cm (14 in) | + 23 cm (9 in) | = 115 cm (45 in) |
60 cm (24 in) | + 114 cm (45 in) | +11 cm (4 in) | = 185 cm (73 in) non-rigid garment bag |
81 cm (31.9 in) | +30 cm (11.8 in) | +19 cm (7.5 in) | = 130 cm (51 in) musical instrument |
Checked Baggage Dimensions
Domestic Flights
If transferring from a Qantas Domestic flight to a Qantas International flight, or vice versa, within 24 hours, the International Baggage Allowance is accepted on both flights. Present both tickets when checking baggage in.
Total dimensions of each piece must not exceed 140cm (55in). Dimensions for checked baggage are calculated by adding together the width, height and depth of the piece of baggage.
International Flights to North and South America
Total dimensions of the 3 pieces must not exceed 405cm (159in) and total dimensions of the 2 pieces must not exceed 270cm (106in) with no single piece exceeding 158cm (62in). Dimensions for checked baggage are calculated by adding together the width, height and depth of the piece of baggage.
Mobility equipment - US Flights only: Note that there is no limit on the number of pieces of mobility equipment allowed to be carried for customers with a disability and it does not count towards the carry-on baggage allowance.
International Flights (excluding North and South America)
Total dimensions for each piece must not exceed 158cm (62in). Dimensions for checked baggage are calculated by adding together the width, height and depth of the piece of baggage.
Note: No single item of checked baggage may exceed 32kg (70lb)
Additional Free Baggage Allowance Information
Infants
For each infant travelling with an adult, up to three infant items, each weighing up to 32kg, can be carried free of charge including:
- Collapsible stroller or push-chair;
- Collapsible cot or bassinet; and
- Car seat or baby capsule
Children
- Same as Adults for Domestic flights, International flights to/from the Americas and flights on all other routes other than the Americas
- When travelling on a Qantas operated flight with a "QF" flight number, for each child travelling with an adult, one car seat and one collapsible stroller or push chair, each weighing up to 32 kg, can be carried free of charge
Charges for Extra and Overweight Baggage
Excess baggage charges will apply for any baggage exceeding the checked baggage allowance.
The Excess Baggage Charges listed below are for Qantas operated flights with a "QF" flight number and vary depending on the destination. The carriage of baggage in excess of the Checked Baggage Allowance is subject to space being available.
For Travel within Australia
Destination | Charge in AUD |
Australia Domestic (including QantasLink)+ | $70 for the first extra piece $90 for the second and subsequent extra pieces $50 Heavy Charge for each piece weighing over 23kg |
For International Travel – other than the Americas (North & South)
Destination | Cost for each excess kg (AUD) |
International - between Australia and New Zealand, New Caledonia & Papua New Guinea | $20 per kg |
International - between Australia and Asia | $35 per kg |
International - between Dubai and London | $40 per kg |
International - between Australia and Dubai | $55 per kg |
International - between Australia and South Africa, and Europe | $80 per kg |
International Travel – The Americas (North & South)
Destination | Charge in AUD |
International - between Australia and The Americas | $175 per extra piece $75 Heavy Charge |
Sporting Equipment and Musical Instruments
The airline may have specific requirements and fees for transporting sporting equipment and musical instruments. Please check with the airline for limitations, transportation requirements and fee information.
Allowances for people with limited mobility (wheelchairs)
Please check with the airline regarding the transportation of wheelchairs