Qantas luggage allowance. Be well prepared before you fly

Last year over 21 million people flew with Qantas¹. If you’re thinking of joining them, it’s a good idea to know exactly what you can take with you so you can plan your packing effectively. To that end, we’re going to take a look at the Qantas baggage policy including the allowances, fees and charges.

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Qantas checked/hold luggage vs carry on?

Like most airlines, Qantas offers passengers carry on and checked baggage.

• Carry on luggage is taken onto the plane by the passenger. It’s usually smaller items that are kept in the overhead compartment during the flight.
• Checked baggage are bigger items like large suitcases that are stored in the cargo hold.

What is the baggage allowance with Qantas?

Your Qantas baggage allowance generally depends on your destination, fare class and rewards point status.

Here’s a look at the allowance for carry-on bags.²

Type of Fare	Allowance (Choose 1 Option)
Australian Domestic (Excluding Dash 8 Services)	1 bag (115 cm) up to 10 kg 2 bags (105 cm) up to 10 kg in one with 14 kg total 1 bag (105 cm) + 1 garment bag. 14 kg total with max bag weight 10 kg.
Australian Dash 8 Services	1 bag (105 cm) up to 7 kg
International First Class, Business Class & Premium Economy (Excluding India)	1 bag (115 cm) up to 10 kg 2 bags (105 cm) up to 10 kg in one with 14 kg total 1 bag (105 cm) + 1 garment bag. 14 kg total with max bag weight 10 kg.
International Business Class (India)	1 bag (115 cm) up to 10 kg 1 garment bag up to 10 kg
International Economy	1 bag (115 cm) up to 10 kg 1 garment bag up to 10 kg

You can also take one small personal item such as a handbag, camera or laptop in addition to your carry on allowance.²

Checked baggage also varies depending on your destination, fare class and rewards point status. Here’s what you can take on domestic flights.³

Fare Class and Qantas Frequent Flyer Status	Allowance
Economy	1 piece up to 23 kg
Economy Qantas Club member Economy Silver Frequent Flyer	1 piece up to 32 kg
Economy Gold, Platinum & Platinum One Frequent Flyer Business Business Qantas Club member Business Silver & Gold Frequent Flyer	2 pieces up to 32 kg each
Business Platinum & Platinum One Frequent Flyer	3 pieces up to 32 kg each
All Passengers on Dash 8 Services	1 piece up to 23 kg
All Passengers on Dash 8 Services to Lord Howe Island	1 piece up to 14 kg and 1 piece 9 kg

When it comes to international flights there are two ways to measure your luggage allowance - by weight and by piece.

Here’s the allowances for international routes excluding the Americas. You can see the allowance by weight and it** varies within each fare class depending** on your Frequent Flyer and Qantas Club status.³

Route	Fare Class	Allowances
International (excluding North and South America)	Economy	30 kg, 42 kg, 46 kg, 50 kg
Premium Economy	40 kg, 52 kg, 56 kg, 60 kg
Business	40 kg, 52 kg, 56 kg, 60 kg
First	50 kg, 62 kg, 66 kg, 70 kg

For North and South American routes, Qantas bases the baggage allowance on the number of pieces, with a maximum weight of 32 kg per piece.³ See how it breaks down below.

Fare Class and Qantas Frequent Flyer Status	Allowance
Economy	1 piece
Premium Economy Business	2 pieces
Economy Qantas Club members Economy Silver, Gold, Platinum & Platinum One Premium Economy Silver, Gold, Platinum & Platinum One Business Silver & Gold First class First class Silver & Gold	3 pieces
Business Platinum & Platinum One First class Platinum & Platinum One	4 pieces

To find out what your Qantas luggage allowance is you can look at your booking confirmation or check it on the Qantas website through the Manage booking section.

Qantas baggage limits

Qantas has maximum dimensions and weights allowed for carry on and check baggage. These limits help ensure bags can be easily and safely transported so apply to all passengers.

Baggage Type	Maximum Weight	Maximum Dimensions
Carry on luggage²	Single piece can not exceed 10 kg	115 cm bag is 56 cmx36 cmx23 cm 105 cm bag is 48 cmx34 cmx23 cm 185 cm garment bag is 60 cmx114 cmx23 cm
Checked baggage³	Single piece can not exceed 32 kg	Sum of the length, width and height of each piece shouldn’t exceed 158 cm.

Qantas fees for excess or oversized luggage

If you want additional luggage you can buy it in advance when you make your booking or using the manage booking section of the Qantas website.⁴ Here are the prices for additional baggage, keeping in mind that no single piece can weigh more than 32 kg.⁷

Route	Charge⁷
Domestic within Australia	$50 per piece
Norfolk Island	$50 up to 15 kg $190 for 25 kg $330 for 35 kg
International between Australia and New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Caledonia, Samoa and Tonga	$70 per 5 kg
International between Australia and Asia	$122 per 5 kg
International between Australia and South Africa, and Europe	$280 per 5 kg
International Australia to the Americas	$225 per piece up to 32 kg
International from the Americas to Australia	$150 USD per piece up to 32 kg

Here’s what you’ll be charged if your bags are found to be overweight or oversized at the airport.⁴

Route	Charge
Domestic	$100 per piece + $50 heavy charge for each piece over 23 kg
International between Australia and New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Caledonia, Samoa and Tonga	$23 per kg
International between Australia and Asia	$35 per kg
International between Asia and Europe	$60 per kg
International between Australia and South Africa, and Europe	$80 per kg
International to the Americas	$300 per extra piece
International from the Americas	$200 USD per extra piece

Taking sports equipment or musical instruments on Qantas

It’s possible to fly musical instruments with Qantas depending on the size. Hard shell instrument cases weighing less than 7 kg and smaller than 85 cm x 34 cm x 23 cm in dimension count as carry on.⁵ Instruments that are larger than this can be checked in or transported in an extra seat you’ve purchased.

Sporting equipment can usually be taken as part of your checked baggage allowance although there are a few item specific rules. Here’s some examples.⁶

• Snow boards must be in a protective bag
• Fishing rods should be stored in a PVC cylinder with screw ends, PVC plumbing or electrical tubing
• Golf bags are exempt from the normal dimension restrictions

Baby and Infant baggage allowance on Qantas

With Qantas there are a few differences between the baggage allowance for children and infants, compared to adults.

Here’s what they can have as carry on.²

• Children - Same allowance as adults
• Infants - No allowance but food and nappies can be carried in addition to the adult’s allowance.

If you’re travelling with a stroller you can take it in the cabin provided it weighs less than 7 kg and folds within the maximum carry on dimensions². In this case the stroller counts as part of the adults carry on allowance.

Checked baggage varies depending on where you’re going.³

Route	Infant	Child
Domestic	None + 3 infant items	Same as standard adult + 2 child items
International North & South America	1 piece up to 10 kg with maximum dimensions of 115 cm + 3 infant items	Same as standard adult + 2 child items
International Excluding Americas	10 kg + 3 infant items	Same as standard adult + 2 child items

Here’s some of the things considered child or infant items, keeping in mind they can weigh up to 32 kg each.³

• Collapsible stroller
• Car seat
• Collapsible bassinet
• Baby capsule

Keep in mind

When flying with luggage make sure you know the relevant size and weight restrictions so you can plan accordingly and avoid the stress of discovering you’re over the limit at the airport.

It's also a good idea to buy a hand-held luggage scale so you can see how much your bags weigh anytime you wish.

Alternatively, you could use the scales at a non-occupied baggage dropoff desk at the airport if they’re available.

Contacting Qantas

Here’s how you can get in touch with Qantas if you have any questions.

• Call 13 13 13 within Australia
• From overseas call the regional phone number

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Sources:

1. Qantas - 2022 Annual Report
2. Qantas - Carry on baggage
3. Qantas - Checked baggage
4. Qantas -Additional baggage
5. Qantas - Musical equipment
6. Qantas - Sporting equipment
7. Qantas - Pre-Purchase Additional Baggage

Sources checked on: 18 January 2023