Qantas Cabin Baggage Size & Allowance
Qantas: carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm, 7 kg.
Baggage allowance for Qantas · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.
Domestic mainline, Dash 8 and international cabin-baggage rules differ. Domestic mainline allows one overhead bag, one underseat item and one personal item within a 14 kg combined allowance, with no single item over 10 kg.
Qantas size rules differ by route: Australian domestic bags are limited to 140 cm total, international bags to 158 cm. Economy is typically 1 × 23 kg domestic, 1 × 32 kg to the Americas, or 30 kg total on other international routes. Premium cabins and frequent-flyer status have different allowances.
Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare
Baggage allowance for Qantas · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
Cabin allowance by fare
The figures above are the standard allowance. On Qantas it changes with the fare or cabin you book.
Excess & Oversize Fees
Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.
Good to Know
Will your bag fit Qantas?
Enter your suitcase dimensions in the size checker and see instantly whether it meets these limits.
Check my bag for QantasThe three baggage types, explained
Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.
The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.
The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.
The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a cabin bag free on Qantas?
Yes, according to Qantas' published policy: one cabin bag up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), with 7 kg (15 lb) for it and the personal item together. Basic fares and flights operated by partner airlines can differ, so check the allowance on your booking.
What happens if my bag doesn't fit Qantas' sizer?
Staff can send it to the hold at the gate, and depending on your fare Qantas can charge for it. Adding a bag online before you fly is usually cheaper. The current amounts are on Qantas' own fees page. Qantas baggage fees
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my Qantas cabin bag?
Yes. Qantas allows a personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag as long as it fits under the seat in front of you; it publishes no exact size.
Compare with other airlines
Baggage limits differ sharply between carriers — these are the ones travellers most often weigh against Qantas.
