Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Jetstar or Scoot?

Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), up to 7 kg (15.4 lb). Scoot: 54 × 38 × 23 cm (21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb).

Do Jetstar and Scoot include a carry-on on basic economy?

Jetstar: Starter includes 7 kg of carry-on across two pieces but no checked bag. Scoot: Fly includes 10 kg of cabin baggage across two pieces but no checked bag.

Where do Jetstar and Scoot fly from?

Jetstar's main hubs are Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), BNE. Scoot's are Singapore (SIN). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Jetstar and Scoot partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Jetstar: none; Scoot: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

JQ vs TR · 2026 comparison

Jetstar vs Scoot

Jetstar doesn't clearly win any category; Scoot wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

Jetstar

No clear category wins

Scoot

Wins 1 category

A more generous carry-on weight limit

Quick verdict

Jetstar doesn't clearly win any category; Scoot wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

Carry-on size: Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm · Scoot: 54 × 38 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Jetstar: Included on every fare · Scoot: Included on every fare

Side by side

	Jetstar	Scoot
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 36 × 23 cm	54 × 38 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	7 kg (15.4 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	Must fit under the seat	40 × 30 × 10 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	None	KrisFlyer
Main hubs	MEL, SYD, BNE	SIN

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Jetstar allows a carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), and Scoot up to 54 × 38 × 23 cm (21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in).

Both include it on their cheapest fares.

Carry-on weight limits: 7 kg (15.4 lb) on Jetstar, 10 kg (22 lb) on Scoot.

Personal items: anything that fits under the seat on Jetstar, and 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in) on Scoot.

Basic economy

Jetstar (Starter): Starter includes 7 kg of carry-on across two pieces but no checked bag.

Scoot (Fly): Fly includes 10 kg of cabin baggage across two pieces but no checked bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

Jetstar is not in an alliance and Scoot is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: none (Jetstar) and KrisFlyer (Scoot).

Jetstar's main hubs are Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), BNE. Scoot's are Singapore (SIN). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Jetstar if you want…

nonstops from MEL, SYD, BNE

Choose Scoot if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
nonstops from SIN

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.

Jetstar vs Scoot FAQ

It depends on what matters most to you. Jetstar doesn't clearly win any category; Scoot wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit. If they fly the same route, compare the total price with bags included.

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

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