Qantas Baggage Policy (2026)

Last updated: May 2026 · Source: Qantas official website

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Quick Answer

Qantas includes at least one free checked bag (up to 23kg) on all domestic and international flights. Carry-on allowance is generous, permitting up to 14kg total across two items or 10kg for a single item.

Carry-On Baggage

Carry-On Size	1 bag up to 115cm (45in) and 10kg (22lbs), or 2 bags up to 105cm (41in) each with 14kg (30lbs) total (max 10kg per bag)
Personal Item	1 small personal item allowed in addition to carry-on allowance (e.g., handbag, laptop bag, or small camera)

Checked Baggage Fees

Item	Fee / Details
Included Bags	Economy: 1 bag (23kg/50lbs). Premium Economy/Business: 2 bags (32kg/70lbs each). First: 3 bags (32kg/70lbs each).
1st Checked Bag	Free (1 bag included in Economy)
2nd Checked Bag	$50 AUD domestic, $225 AUD international to Americas, $150 USD from Americas
Overweight Fee	$50 AUD heavy charge for bags 23-32kg on domestic flights. International routes charge per kg (e.g., $35 AUD/kg to Asia) or per piece.
Oversized Fee	$100 AUD per piece for domestic, $300 AUD for international to Americas, $200 USD from Americas
Max Weight	32 kg per bag
Max Dimensions	140 cm linear (L+W+H) for domestic, 158 cm linear (L+W+H) for international

✓ Free checked bag included in economy class

International Baggage Rules

To/from Americas: Economy gets 1 bag (32kg/70lbs). Other international routes use weight system: Economy gets 30kg (66lbs) total, Business gets 40kg (88lbs) total.

Special Items

Sports Equipment

Most sports equipment (golf bags, skis, surfboards up to 277cm) counts as a standard checked bag. Bicycles must be in a bike box. Items over 32kg or 277cm must be sent as freight.

Musical Instruments

Small instruments (max 7kg, 142cm) allowed as carry-on. Larger instruments require checked baggage or purchasing an extra seat. Members of affiliated musical associations get 3 complimentary checked bags.

Tips to Avoid Baggage Fees

1Pre-purchase additional baggage online up to 3 hours before departure to save compared to airport rates.
2Join Qantas Frequent Flyer (Silver or higher) for extra baggage allowance.
3Ensure no single bag exceeds 23kg in Economy to avoid the $50 heavy charge.
4If you are a musician, join an affiliated musical association for 3 free checked bags.

Did You Know?

Members of affiliated musical associations receive a complimentary allowance of 3 checked bags. Qantas uses a piece system for the Americas but a total weight system for other international routes. Dash 8 regional flights have stricter limits (1 bag up to 23kg, or 14kg+9kg for Lord Howe Island).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Qantas charge for checked bags?▼

Qantas charges Free (1 bag included in Economy) for the first checked bag and $50 AUD domestic, $225 AUD international to Americas, $150 USD from Americas for the second bag.

What is Qantas's carry-on bag size limit?▼

Qantas carry-on allowance: 1 bag up to 115cm (45in) and 10kg (22lbs), or 2 bags up to 105cm (41in) each with 14kg (30lbs) total (max 10kg per bag). 1 small personal item allowed in addition to carry-on allowance (e.g., handbag, laptop bag, or small camera)

Does Qantas include free checked bags in economy?▼

Yes, Qantas includes at least one free checked bag in economy class. Economy: 1 bag (23kg/50lbs). Premium Economy/Business: 2 bags (32kg/70lbs each). First: 3 bags (32kg/70lbs each).

What is Qantas's overweight baggage fee?▼

$50 AUD heavy charge for bags 23-32kg on domestic flights. International routes charge per kg (e.g., $35 AUD/kg to Asia) or per piece.

Can I bring sports equipment on Qantas?▼

Most sports equipment (golf bags, skis, surfboards up to 277cm) counts as a standard checked bag. Bicycles must be in a bike box. Items over 32kg or 277cm must be sent as freight.