Carry-on size in Australia
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia take carry-ons up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm; Rex 48 × 34 × 23 cm. All 4 set a weight limit: Jetstar and Rex 7 kg, Qantas 10 kg and Virgin Australia 8 kg. On Jetstar and Rex the small bag counts toward it.
Checked against the airlines’ websites on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cmJetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia
- 48 × 34 × 23 cmRex
To test your own bag against every airline, use the bag check.
Carry-on limits
The overhead bag first, then the free under-seat bag. Each airline’s own unit comes first; “≈” marks a conversion we made where the airline prints only the other unit.
| Airline | Carry-on / cabin bag | Weight | Included? | Personal item |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways | 56 × 36 × 23 cm≈about 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg≈about 15 lbfor both bags | Included | No size published |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14 × 9 in | 10 kg22 lb | Included | 48 × 34 × 23 cm≈about 18.9 × 13.4 × 9.1 in |
| Virgin Australia | 56 × 36 × 23 cm≈about 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 8 kg≈about 18 lb | Included | 45 × 33 × 20 cm≈about 17.7 × 13 × 7.9 in |
| Rex (Regional Express) | 48 × 34 × 23 cm19 × 13 × 9 in | 7 kg≈about 15 lbfor both bags | Included | No size published |
| Airline | Free under-seat bag | Size | Weight | Wheels and handles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways | Small item | No size published | Within the 7 kg total | Not stated |
| Qantas | Underseat bag | 48 × 34 × 23 cm≈about 18.9 × 13.4 × 9.1 in | 10 kg22 lb | Wheels and handles included |
| Virgin Australia | Personal item | 45 × 33 × 20 cm≈about 17.7 × 13 × 7.9 in | 8 kg≈about 18 lb | Not stated |
| Rex (Regional Express) | Personal item | No size published | Within the 7 kg total | Not stated |
Checked bags
| Airline | Weight | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways | Bought by weight, up to 40 kg in totalBusiness: 30 kg included, and up to 10 kg more can be bought (40 kg max) | Not stated |
| Qantas | 23 kg50 lbDomestic Premium Economy: 2 pieces of up to 23 kg (50 lb) each; domestic Business: 2 pieces of up to 32 kg (70 lb) each | 140 cm total55 in total |
| Virgin Australia | 23 kg≈about 51 lbBusiness: 2 × 32 kg | 140 cm total55 in total |
| Rex (Regional Express) | 15 kg≈about 33 lbFlex fares: 23 kg | 140 cm total55 in total |
| Airline | First bag | Second bag | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways | Shown when you add a bag | Not stated | Starter fares, and bundles without checked baggage; prices vary by route |
| Qantas | Included in Economy | Not stated | See the airline’s page |
| Virgin Australia | A$67–A$107 before the airport, A$120–A$170 at the airport | Not stated | Lite fares (Choice and Flex include one 23 kg bag); per piece, per sector, on domestic flights |
| Rex (Regional Express) | Included in every fare | Not stated | See the airline’s page |
Airline by airline
Questions
What size carry-on do airlines in Australia allow?
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia take carry-ons up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm; Rex 48 × 34 × 23 cm. Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Is there a weight limit for carry-ons in Australia?
All 4 set a weight limit: Jetstar and Rex 7 kg, Qantas 10 kg and Virgin Australia 8 kg. On Jetstar and Rex the small bag counts toward it.
Which airline in Australia allows the biggest carry-on?
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm, about 46 litres.
Is the small under-seat bag free?
Yes, on every airline here. Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia and Rex include the carry-on in every fare too.
Sources
- Jetstar: Carry-on baggage (checked 30 October 2026)
- Jetstar: Carry-on baggage: what can I bring on board? (checked 30 October 2026)
- Jetstar: Updates to carry-on baggage (checked 30 October 2026)
- Jetstar: +7kg extra carry-on baggage (checked 30 October 2026)
- Jetstar: Starter fare product guide (checked 30 October 2026)
- Jetstar: Checked baggage (checked 30 October 2026)
- Jetstar: Is checked baggage allowance included in my fare? (checked 30 October 2026)
- Jetstar: What are the size and weight restrictions for checked baggage? (checked 30 October 2026)
- Jetstar: Airport baggage prices and excess baggage fees (checked 30 October 2026)
- Jetstar: Dangerous goods (checked 30 October 2026)
- Qantas: Carry-on baggage allowances (checked 30 October 2026)
- Qantas: Checked baggage allowances (checked 30 October 2026)
- Qantas: Pre-purchase additional baggage (checked 30 October 2026)
- Virgin Australia: Carry-on baggage (checked 30 October 2026)
- Virgin Australia: Checked baggage (checked 30 October 2026)
- Virgin Australia: Batteries (checked 30 October 2026)
- Rex: Baggage (checked 2 November 2026)
- Rex: Conditions of carriage (checked 2 November 2026)
- Rex: Fare rules (checked 2 November 2026)
Airline rules change. Spotted a figure that no longer matches the airline’s website? Tell us; corrections are logged on the sources page.