Australia 🇦🇺 · JQ · Verified 2026-09-30
Jetstar Baggage Allowance 2026
Jetstar's standard carry-on allowance is 7 kg in total across two items: a main bag for the overhead locker and a small bag for under the seat. You can pay to raise that to 14 kg across the two items, with no more than 10 kg in either one.
Full baggage rules by fare class
| Class | Carry-on | Personal item | Checked | First bag fee | Overweight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter (standard carry-on) No single checked item may weigh more than 32 kg. | 7 kg combined across the main item and the small item Overhead bag 56 × 36 × 23 cm | Under-seat bag 40 × 30 × 20 cm | None included on Jetstar’s most popular fares — buy up to 40 kg | Varies by route — cheaper when added before the airport | At the airport: a price for the first 20 kg, then a fee for each extra kilo |
| With +7 kg extra carry-on Extra carry-on costs more at the airport than online. | 14 kg across 2 items, no more than 10 kg in any one item Overhead bag 56 × 36 × 23 cm | Under-seat bag 40 × 30 × 20 cm | None included — buy up to 40 kg | Varies by route — cheaper when added before the airport | At the airport: a price for the first 20 kg, then a fee for each extra kilo |
The real rules
Jetstar's standard carry-on allowance is 7 kg in total across two items: a main bag for the overhead locker and a small bag for under the seat. You can pay to raise that to 14 kg across the two items, with no more than 10 kg in either one.
Jetstar's most popular fares do not include checked baggage. You can add it when you book, afterwards, or at the airport, up to 40 kg, and prices vary by route. No single item may weigh more than 32 kg.
From 15 January 2026 the baggage allowance you can buy at the airport on Jetstar Airways (JQ) flights is 20 kg, with a per-kilo fee above that.
Key rules quick reference
- ✓Carry-on: 2 items, 7 kg combined
- ✓Overhead bag up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm; under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm
- ✓Extra carry-on option: 14 kg across 2 items, maximum 10 kg in any one item
- ✓Checked baggage is bought separately, up to 40 kg; no item over 32 kg
- ✓Items longer than 1 metre count as oversized and carry a handling fee
- ✓A domestic-to-international connection is charged at international rates for the whole trip
Insider tip
Add baggage before you get to the airport. Jetstar's airport prices are higher than its online prices for both checked bags and extra carry-on.
Data verified 2026-09-30 against Jetstar's official baggage policy page. Rules change — confirm with the airline before travel.
Jetstar baggage — FAQ
What is Jetstar's carry-on allowance?
1 bag(s) at 7 kg combined across the main item and the small item, dimensions Overhead bag 56 × 36 × 23 cm. Plus 1 personal item (Under-seat bag 40 × 30 × 20 cm).
What is Jetstar's checked baggage allowance in Economy?
None — Economy Basic fares do not include checked baggage. Buy back: Varies by route — cheaper when added before the airport.
How much is overweight baggage on Jetstar?
At the airport: a price for the first 20 kg, then a fee for each extra kilo. Book excess weight online in advance where possible — airport rates are typically 50-100% higher.
Does Jetstar Business Class include more baggage?
Standard Economy allowance applies.
Can I take sports equipment on Jetstar?
Sports equipment generally counts against your standard allowance if pre-declared. Book separately for excess weight.
What is Jetstar's baggage insider tip?
Add baggage before you get to the airport. Jetstar's airport prices are higher than its online prices for both checked bags and extra carry-on.
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