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Qantas Baggage Fees & Allowance
Qantas Baggage Fees & Allowance — Summary
Qantas carry-on size limits, checked bag fees, weight limits, overweight and oversize charges, and who gets bags free. Updated policy summary with booking help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Personal item: One personal item plus a cabin bag..
- Carry-on bag: One cabin bag up to 7 kg (15 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy; two pieces totalling 14 kg in Business and First.
- First checked bag: US routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy.
- Second checked bag: Included in the standard two-piece US allowance..
Personal item
One personal item plus a cabin bag.
Carry-on bag
One cabin bag up to 7 kg (15 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy; two pieces totalling 14 kg in Business and First. Qantas enforces cabin bag weight more actively than US carriers. Maximum dimensions: 56 x 36 x 23 cm.
First checked bag
US routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy. Qantas enforces the cabin bag weight limit more actively than US carriers, so the checked allowance is where the flexibility sits.
Second checked bag
Included in the standard two-piece US allowance.
Weight limits
23 kg (50 lbs) per piece in Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Business and First.
Overweight bag charges
Excess charged per piece; pre-purchase online for a lower rate.
Oversize bag charges
Over 158 cm total attracts an oversize charge.
Who gets bags free
Qantas Frequent Flyer Silver and above and oneworld Sapphire and Emerald receive extra allowance.
Sports and special equipment
Surfboards and golf equipment are carried, with advance declaration for surfboards.
Qantas baggage allowance & fees — common questions
What is the Qantas carry-on size limit?
56 x 36 x 23 cm including wheels and handles. One cabin bag up to 7 kg (15 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy; two pieces totalling 14 kg in Business and First. Qantas enforces cabin bag weight more actively than US carriers.
How much does a checked bag cost on Qantas?
US routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy. Qantas enforces the cabin bag weight limit more actively than US carriers, so the checked allowance is where the flexibility sits. A second bag: Included in the standard two-piece US allowance.
What is the Qantas checked baggage weight limit?
23 kg (50 lbs) per piece in Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Business and First. Excess charged per piece; pre-purchase online for a lower rate.
Can I get a free checked bag on Qantas?
Qantas Frequent Flyer Silver and above and oneworld Sapphire and Emerald receive extra allowance.
More Qantas help
Booking Qantas? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.