Does Qantas have a carry-on weight limit?

Yes. Carry-ons on Qantas can weigh up to 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Will a standard 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on fit on Qantas?

Yes. A 22 × 14 × 9 in bag (56 × 36 × 23 cm) fits within Qantas's 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) limit, as long as it weighs no more than 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Does Qantas charge for carry-on bags?

No. A carry-on and a personal item are included on every Qantas fare, Economy too.

What is the Qantas carry-on size in inches?

22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in, converted from Qantas's 56 × 36 × 23 cm limit. Measure the outside of the bag, wheels and handles included.

Can I bring a carry-on and a personal item on Qantas?

Yes: one carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) plus a personal item that fits under the seat.

What happens if my carry-on is too big on Qantas?

Gate agents can make you check it, and checking a bag at the gate usually costs more than adding it when you book. Qantas also checks weight: the limit is 7 kg (15.4 lb). Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included, before you go.

2026 carry-on & personal item rules

Qantas carry-on size

Q: Which airports does Qantas fly from?

Qantas flies from Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW), Hong Kong (HKG), Honolulu (HNL), London (LHR), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), San Francisco (SFO), Singapore (SIN). Each has an airport guide with transit, lounges and parking.

Qantas's carry-on baggage size limit is 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), with a 7 kg (15.4 lb) weight limit. International Economy includes one 7 kg carry-on plus a small personal item.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Carry-on

56 × 36 × 23 cm

22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in

Weight limit

7 kg

15.4 lb

Personal item

Fits under seat

No size published

Carry-on on cheapest fare

Included

Even on Economy

Quick answer

Qantas allows a carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) and 7 kg, plus a personal item that fits under the seat. Both are included on every fare, Economy too.

Carry-on: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight limit: 7 kg (15.4 lb)
Personal item: Must fit under the seat
Cheapest fare: Included on every fare
Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag: Fits
Checked bag: Qantas includes one bag of up to 32 kg (70 lb) with Economy, and one bag on Economy (every fare). Each extra bag costs $150.

Qantas bag sizes, drawn to scale

Carry-on: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)Personal item: no published size; it must fit under the seat in front of you

Will my bag fit on Qantas?

Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.

LengthinWidthinDepthin

Weight (optional)lb

As a carry-on

Fits

Limit: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), 7 kg (15.4 lb)

As a personal item

No size published

A small item such as a handbag or laptop bag.

Check this bag against every airline

Qantas carry-on rules by fare

Economy

Every Economy fare includes the 7 kg carry-on.

Higher fares

Standard and premium fares include a carry-on and a personal item.

Checked bags

On flights between the U.S. and Australia, Qantas includes one bag of up to 32 kg (70 lb) with Economy, and one bag on Economy (every fare). Each extra bag costs $150. All Qantas bag fees

Tips for flying Qantas

•Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
•Weigh your bag at home: Qantas has a 7 kg (15.4 lb) carry-on limit.

How Qantas compares

Carry-on rules at other Asia-Pacific airlines.

Airline	Carry-on	Weight	Personal item	Carry-on on cheapest fare
Qantas	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Singapore Airlines	115 cm total45.3 in	7 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	Included
Cathay Pacific	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	Included
ANA (All Nippon Airways)	55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in	10 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Japan Airlines	55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in	10 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Korean Air	55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in	10 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	Included
Air New Zealand	118 cm total46.5 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
EVA Air	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	Included
Air India	55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in	7 kg	40 × 30 × 20 cm	Included
IndiGo	55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Thai Airways	56 × 45 × 25 cm22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Philippine Airlines	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	Included
China Airlines	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Virgin Australia	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	8 kg	45 × 33 × 20 cm	Included
Jetstar	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Scoot	54 × 38 × 23 cm21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in	10 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	Included
AirAsia	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	Included
Cebu Pacific	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	10 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Vietjet	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	30 × 20 × 10 cm	Included

Qantas
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Singapore Airlines
Carry-on
115 cm total (45.3 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
40 × 30 × 10 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
Cathay Pacific
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
40 × 30 × 15 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
ANA (All Nippon Airways)
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Japan Airlines
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Korean Air
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
40 × 30 × 15 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
Air New Zealand
Carry-on
118 cm total (46.5 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
EVA Air
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
40 × 30 × 10 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
Air India
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
40 × 30 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
IndiGo
Carry-on
55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Thai Airways
Carry-on
56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Philippine Airlines
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
China Airlines
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Virgin Australia
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
8 kg
Personal item
45 × 33 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
Jetstar
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Scoot
Carry-on
54 × 38 × 23 cm (21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
40 × 30 × 10 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
AirAsia
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
40 × 30 × 10 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
Cebu Pacific
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
10 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Vietjet
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
30 × 20 × 10 cm
Cheapest fare
Included

Head-to-head comparisons

Qantas vs American Qantas vs Delta Qantas vs United Qantas vs Singapore Qantas vs Cathay Qantas vs ANA Qantas vs JAL Qantas vs Korean Air Qantas vs Air NZ Qantas vs EVA Qantas vs Virgin Australia Qantas vs Jetstar

Qantas carry-on FAQ

Qantas allows a carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in). International Economy includes one 7 kg carry-on plus a small personal item.

Airports Qantas flies from

Airport guides for the airports we cover: getting into town, terminals, lounges and parking.

Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW)Hong Kong (HKG)Honolulu (HNL)London (LHR)Los Angeles (LAX)New York (JFK)San Francisco (SFO)Singapore (SIN)

Sources

Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

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