Airline vs airline · Checked October 29, 2026
Jetstar vs Qantas: baggage rules compared
Carry-on, personal item, checked bag and check-in deadlines for Jetstar and Qantas, from each airline's own website.
The short version
- The carry-on limits are about the same size on Jetstar and Qantas.
- Jetstar: 7 kg (15 lb) carry-on weight limit. Qantas: 15 lb (7 kg) carry-on weight limit.
| Jetstar | Qantas | |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on size | 56 x 36 x 23 cm / about 22 x 14.2 x 9.1 in | 22 x 14 x 9 in / 56 x 36 x 23 cm |
| Carry-on weight | 7 kg (15 lb) | 15 lb (7 kg) |
| Carry-on on the cheapest fare | Included (7 kg total for 2 items until 2 Feb 2027; then the overhead bag needs Priority Carry-on) | Included (7 kg on international flights; 14 kg total (max 10 kg per item) on Australian domestic flights) |
| Personal item | 40 x 30 x 20 cm / about 15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 in | No size published, must fit under the seat |
| Checked bag size | Not published | 158 cm (62 in) in total |
| Checked bag weight | 32 kg (71 lb) max for any bag | 23 kg (50 lb) per bag in economy, 32 kg (70 lb) max for any bag |
| Online check-in opens | 48 hours before | 24 hours before |
| Bag drop closes | 40 min before (domestic / short-haul), 60 min before (international / long-haul) | 30 min before (domestic / short-haul), 60 min before (international / long-haul) |
| At the gate by | Not published | Not published |
| Power banks | Standard 100 Wh / 160 Wh rules | 2 (up to 160 Wh); in-flight use: not allowed |
Carry-on that fits both
56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14.2 x 9.1 in)
The smallest limit on each side
Personal item that fits both
Under the seat
One airline doesn't publish a size
Flying both on one trip? The trip checker shows which airline sets each limit, and the gate card keeps the rules on your phone.
Will your bag fit?
Measure with wheels, handles and pockets included. The order of the sides doesn't matter.
Questions people ask
Is the Jetstar carry-on bigger than Qantas?
The carry-on limits are about the same size on Jetstar and Qantas.
What carry-on size fits both Jetstar and Qantas?
A bag no bigger than 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14.2 x 9.1 in) fits both carry-on limits. Check weight limits too.