Qantas Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
Qantas is Australia's full-service flag carrier. On most international routes it uses the weight concept — Economy includes a 30kg total allowance you can split across as many bags as you like (no single bag over 32kg), with more weight in Premium Economy, Business and First. Flights to and from North and South America instead use the piece concept (counted by number of bags). A combined cap of 65kg per person applies including any purchased extra baggage. Always confirm the exact allowance on your booking.
At a glance
🎒 Personal item
On international flights you may bring a small personal item (such as a handbag, small laptop bag, or coat) in addition to your main carry-on, provided it fits under the seat in front of you.
🧳 Carry-on
Free in international Economy: one main cabin item (e.g. a wheeled suitcase) plus a smaller item such as a garment bag, each weighing up to 7kg, in addition to a personal item. Business and First include a higher cabin allowance. Domestic carry-on limits differ, so check your specific route.
Qantas checked bag fees
| International Economy — included allowance | 30 kg (weight-concept routes) |
| International Premium Economy — included allowance | 40 kg (weight-concept routes) |
| International Business — included allowance | 40 kg (weight-concept routes) |
| International First — included allowance | 50 kg (weight-concept routes) |
| North / South America routes (piece concept) | Economy 1 x 32 kg; Premium Economy & Business 2 x 32 kg; First 3 x 32 kg |
| Max weight per single bag | 32 kg (split heavier loads across multiple bags) |
| Combined cap per person | 65 kg total, including any extra baggage purchased |
🔁 Change & cancellation
Flexibility follows the fare type. Sale and saver fares carry change and cancellation fees with limited refunds, while flexible fares allow cheaper or free changes and better refunds. Frequent Flyer members may have additional options. Always review the exact fare conditions shown at the time of booking.
Other common fees
| Prepaid extra baggage (online) | Cheaper than at the airport; price varies by route and weight |
| Excess baggage at airport | Charged per kg (weight routes) or per piece (Americas routes) |
| Advance seat selection | Standard seats often free; extra-legroom seats may carry a fee |
How to avoid extra fees
- On weight-concept routes you can bring multiple bags as long as the total stays within your allowance and no single bag exceeds 32kg.
- Remember the 65kg combined cap per person — buying extra baggage won't lift you above that limit.
- Premium Economy, Business and First include 40–50kg, so compare the cabin upgrade against buying extra baggage.
- Flying to or from North or South America? Your allowance is counted by piece, not total weight — pack accordingly.
- Buy any extra baggage online before departure; airport excess rates are significantly higher.
Qantas baggage — FAQ
How much checked baggage is included on Qantas international Economy?
On weight-concept routes international Economy includes 30kg total, which you can split across multiple bags with no single bag over 32kg. On routes to and from the Americas the allowance is by piece — Economy typically 1 bag up to 32kg.
Does Qantas charge by total weight or per bag?
Most international routes use the weight concept, so you pay by total kilograms and can bring as many bags as fit within your allowance. Flights to and from North and South America use a per-piece system instead. A 65kg combined cap per person applies.
What is the Qantas international Economy carry-on allowance?
One main cabin item plus a smaller item, each up to 7kg, in addition to a personal item. Business and First include more, and domestic carry-on limits differ — check your route.
Sources
This guide is independent and not affiliated with Qantas. Baggage fees and policies change often and vary by route, fare type, and date — always confirm on the airline's official website before booking or flying.