Carry-on baggage

All classes, one piece up to 10kgs; 14kgs total with either combination:

Note:

• In addition to your carry-on baggage allowance, you may also carry onboard one small personal item such as a handbag, laptop computer*, overcoat, small camera, a reasonable amount of reading material or a small amount of duty free goods (where permitted).
• If you're taking two pieces of baggage, you'll need to stow one of your bags underneath the seat in front of you
• When travelling on an itinerary with a domestic and international flight, please pack for the international sector (except Dash 8 services).

All classes, one piece up to 7kgs.

One piece 7kg (15lb) in the following options:

All classes, one piece up to 10kg (22lb) or combined total 14kg (30lb) in the following combinations:

Note:

• In addition to your carry-on baggage allowance, you may also carry onboard one small personal item such as a handbag, laptop computer*, overcoat, small camera, a reasonable amount of reading material or a small amount of duty free goods (where permitted).
• If you're taking two pieces of baggage, you'll need to stow one of your bags underneath the seat in front of you.
• USA flights only: there is no limit on the number of pieces of mobility equipment allowed to be carried for customers with a disability and it doesn't count toward the carry-on baggage allowance.

Only one piece of carry-on baggage is permitted on international flights from India.

The following allowances apply to each cabin, and can be taken as a single bag or garment bag:

Business - One piece up to 10kgs (22lb) 

Economy - One piece up to 7kg (15lb).

Note: additional personal items aren't permitted.

The carry-on baggage allowance for children is the same as for adults.

However, for infants (under 2 years), there is no carry-on baggage allowance. Food and nappies required during a flight may be carried in addition to the accompanying adult's carry-on baggage allowance.

Collapsible strollers that meet the carry-on allowance baggage dimensions in their collapsed state and weigh less than 7kgs can be stowed onboard in the overhead compartment. The stroller must be collapsed prior to boarding and embarkation of the aircraft and will be counted as a piece of the accompanying adult’s carry-on baggage allowance. Find more information on parents travelling with children.

A bulky item can be carried in the cabin (except on Dash 8 services) provided that:

• it weighs no more than 7kgs
• its dimensions don’t exceed the maximum specified in the table below
• you purchase an extra seat
• the item has a restraining point (handle) to allow it to be secured safely
• you notify us at the time of booking that the seat is for a bulky item.

For more information and to make your request, contact your local Qantas office.

Examples of bulky items: diplomatic or courier bags, larger musical instrument (e.g. cello), artworks or a piece of technical equipment.

When you purchase an extra seat, the total dimensions of a bulky item you can carry onboard is calculated by adding the height, width and depth.

Larger dimensions may be considered but will require engineering approval. For more information, contact your local Qantas office.

If you are travelling on a Jetstar flight booked via qantas.com, you will have 7kg of carry on baggage allowance, discover more on your Jetstar experience.

For Jetstar baggage information visit Jetstar.com. 

For oneworld® member and partner airlines if you are flying on a partner airline throughout your journey, please refer to their individual websites for up to date information regarding carry-on baggage allowances.

When departing from any Australian international airport (on international or domestic flights), all liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) must be screened. LAGs such as toiletries are required to be 100mls or less and must be displayed within a clear resealable plastic bag and screened at the checkpoint.

When transiting at Australian international airports (Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney) you're permitted to take duty free LAGs purchases onboard your next international flight after they have been cleared at the screening checkpoint within the airport.

You'll also need to present any forms of powders you may be travelling with in your carry-on baggage. There are no restrictions on the carriage of organic powder materials such as baby formula, protein powder and most cosmetics. However inorganic powders, which include salt, sand, some talcum products, must not exceed 350ml in volume or 350g in weight. Other powders exempt from the restriction include medical or therapeutic products and cremated remains (ashes).

Duty free LAGs and powders need to have been purchased at an airport retail outlet or onboard an inbound international flight and must be contained within secure, tamper-evident bags (STEBs) and accompanied by a proof of purchase receipt.

Note that despite passing through Australian transit screening points, LAGs and powders may be confiscated at other overseas airport transit screening points. For more information visit TravelSECURE.

When travelling to the United States with a connecting flight, you'll be permitted to carry liquids in excess of 100ml in your carry-on baggage, provided they were purchased in duty-free shops and placed in STEBs.

Liquids that can't be screened and cleared will not be allowed to remain in your carry-on baggage. This may include liquids in opaque, ceramic, or metallic bottles, or other containers that cannot be effectively scanned.

If you need to travel with a hypodermic needle you'll be required to declare it at the airport screening point. See medical assistance for more information.