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Jetstar Airlines Baggage Allowance, Size & Weight Limits 2025
Thinking of flying Jetstar and want to travel light? Good news! The airline has made it easier for travellers to bring more essentials on board by allowing them to double the carry-on allowance to 14kg for a small fee. This way, you can bring what you need without the extra cost and time spent waiting at baggage claim.
In this guide, we’ll break down Jetstar’s baggage allowances, fees, and packing tips to help you breeze through your journey with ease. Whether you’re a minimalist packer or need a bit of extra space, here’s everything you need to know before boarding a Jetstar!
Overview of Jetstar Airlines
The Jetstar Group is a multi-national airline group consisting of a network of Australian low-cost carriers including Jetstar Airways (a subsidiary of the Qantas Group) in Australia and New Zealand, Jetstar Asia in Singapore, Jetstar Pacific in Vietnam and Jetstar Japan.
Carry-on Baggage Allowance – Cabin Baggage Dimensions Policy
Jetstar carry-on size explained.
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Type of fare or bundle |
Number of carry-on bags |
Weight limits |
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Starter Fare |
2 pieces |
7kg combined Exception: 14kg combined for Australia and New Zealand domestic flights |
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Starter Plus |
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Flex |
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Flex Plus |
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Business |
2 pieces |
14 kg combined |
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Business Max |
Carry-on allowance for Economy class fares
Passengers with economy class fares are eligible for one main piece of carry-on and one smaller piece. The maximum dimensions for the main item are 56cm (H) x 36cm (W) x 23cm (D), while there are no specific restrictions for the smaller item. The total weight of these two bags shouldn’t be heavier than 7kg.
And here’s the list of common personal items:
- A purse or handbag
- A laptop in a thin case
- A coat or blanket
- An umbrella
- A camera
- Infant food and items
- Approved duty-free goods
Please note that each piece of baggage must comply with the aforementioned regulations, otherwise, you may have to get checked into the aircraft hold or may not be allowed to carry it on your flight.
Carry-on allowance for Business class fares
Business class flyers and Flex bundle passengers who fly domestic flights Jetstar Airways (JQ) Australia and New Zealand are allowed 2 pieces of carry-on, and they can't weigh more than 14 kg combined. However, here's the catch: Jetstar also requires their passengers to spread the weight across the bags, and neither of them should exceed 10 kg.
What If My Carry-On Is Too Heavy On Jetstar?
If your carry-on weighs more than the allowed limits and you don’t have the 7kg plus extra perk (which we’ll talke more about later), you’ll need to check your bag and pay the carry-on excess baggage fees, which is AUD $75-$80 on avearge. Note that this fess apply even if you have room in your free checked bags allowance.