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Qantas has a flexible carry-on policy for passengers flying within Australia and for first, business, and premium economy passengers flying internationally. This gives passengers the choice between bringing 1 standard carry-on bag at a larger size or 2 pieces that are slightly smaller (not including the personal item).
Passengers flying economy internationally (excluding the Americas) benefit from a generous baggage allowance of 66 pounds (30 kg).
1 personal item: FREE for all passengers on domestic and international flights.
All passengers on domestic flights and first, business, and premium economy passengers on international flights:
Economy passengers on international flights:
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
Stroller Check Policy
Individual checked bags must not exceed maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm) (55 inches (140 cm) for domestic flights) including handles and wheels.
A single piece must not exceed 70 pounds (32 kg) and maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm).
| Excess Bag Charges | Extra Bag (Prepaid) | Heavy Charge (At the Airport) |
| Flights Within Australia | $35 per piece |
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| Between Australia and North or South America | $150 per piece | To the Americas: AU$300 for each extra piece. No heavy charge for each piece weighing up to 32 kg.
From the Americas: $200 for each extra piece. No heavy charge for each piece weighing up to 32 kg. |
| Other International Flights | ||
| Between Australia and New Zealand, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga | $55 for each 5 kg | |
| Between Australia and Asia | $95 for each 5 kg | |
| Between Australia and South Africa/Europe | $215 for each 5 kg | |
| Destination | Charge for Each Excess Kilo |
| Between Asia and London | AU$60 per kg |
| Between Australia and Asia | AU$35 per kg |
| Between Australia and New Caledonia | AU$5 per kg |
| Between Australia and New Zealand and Papua New Guinea | AU$20 per kg |
| Between Australia and South Africa, and Europe | AU$80 per kg |
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to the Qantas policy.
Some Frequent Flyer members, Qantas Club members, and Oneworld members are entitled to an increased checked baggage allowance.
| Travel Class | Economy | Business |
| Qantas Club members and Silver Qantas Frequent Flyers | 1 piece up to 70 pounds (32 kg) | 2 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each |
| Gold Qantas Frequent Flyers | 2 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 2 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each |
| Platinum and Platinum One Qantas Frequent Flyers | 2 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 3 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each |
| Oneworld Sapphire | 2 pieces up to 50 pounds (23 kg each) | |
| Oneworld Emerald | 2 pieces up to 50 pounds (23 kg each) | |
| Travel Class | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
| Qantas Club members and Silver Qantas Frequent Flyers | 92 pounds (42 kg) | 114 pounds (52 kg) | 114 pounds (52 kg) | 136 pounds (62 kg) |
| Gold Qantas Frequent Flyers | 101 pounds (46 kg) | 123 pounds (56 kg) | 123 pounds (56 kg) | 136 pounds (66 kg) |
| Platinum and Platinum One Qantas Frequent Flyers | 110 pounds (50 kg) | 132 pounds (60 kg) | 132 pounds (60 kg) | 154 pounds (70 kg) |
| Oneworld Sapphire | 100 pounds (45 kg) | |||
| Oneworld Emerald | 100 pounds (50 kg) | |||
| Travel Class | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
| Qantas Club members and Silver and Gold Qantas Frequent Flyers | 3 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 3 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 3 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 3 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each |
| Platinum and Platinum One Qantas Frequent Flyers | 3 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 3 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 4 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 4 pieces up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each |
| Oneworld Sapphire | 2 pieces up to 50 pounds (23 kg each) | |||
| Oneworld Emerald | 3 pieces up to 50 pounds (23 kg each) | |||
Qantas does allow passengers the ability to prepay luggage online.
To prepay, log in to your booking and add the number of bags/kilograms that you would like to purchase.
If you will be checking several bags for your Qantas flight or your luggage is overweight or oversized, use one of the cards below so you can be reimbursed for the cost. Each card we recommend allows you to redeem Capital One miles for 1 cent each as a statement credit against travel purchases made in the previous 90 days.
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