Jetstar Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

JQ / JST · Australia

Add checked baggage to your Jetstar booking via weight-based tiers, cheapest during initial booking. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage Policy Official website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Jetstar Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Weight-based (not piece); free allowance depends on fare/bundle. Max 40kg per passenger, no single bag >32kg.

Label	Amount	Notes
Starter fare, Mini (JQ domestic) and Flex — No free checked baggage	No free checked baggage	Official: 'Checked baggage isn't included in your fare' (Starter fare product guide, Flex bundle product guide, Mini bundle product guide JQ domestic). Purchasable up to 40kg total, no single bag >32kg; oversized >1m incurs handling fee. If booked via travel agent, check Manage booking.
Starter Plus, More (JQ domestic) and Flex Plus — Selected flights	20kg per passenger	Official: 'Your checked baggage allowance is 20kg per passenger.' (Starter Plus bundle product guide, More bundle product guide JQ domestic, Flex Plus product guide). Max 40kg total, no single bag >32kg. Applies to bundles booked directly with Jetstar; travel-agent bookings may differ. For JQ/GK connecting itineraries the higher allowance applies to entire itinerary.
Max — Selected JQ international (B787)	25kg per passenger	Official: 'Your checked baggage allowance is 25kg per passenger.' (Max bundle product guide JQ international). Max 40kg total, no single bag >32kg.

Carry-on baggage

7kg (2 items, combined weight) before 2 Feb 2027 and on all GK flights; from 2 Feb 2027 JQ flights: one underseat bag 40 x 30 x 20cm (overhead bag only with Priority Carry-on / select bundles).

Label	Amount	Notes
All economy bundles — Flights before 2 Feb 2027 and all GK flights (standard)	7kg (1 main + 1 small item, combined weight, main item max 56 x 36 x 23cm)	Official carry-on page: 'If you have a Starter fare, your carry-on allowance is 2 items with a combined weight of 7kg. For information on our bundle carry-on inclusions, see Carry-on baggage – what can I bring on board?' Main item must fit in overhead locker max 56cm (H) x 36cm (W) x 23cm (D), small item (handbag/laptop) must fit under seat. Product guides: 'Your carry-on baggage allowance is 7kg.' (Starter fare, Starter Plus, More JQ domestic, Flex Plus, Max JQ international). Selected routes can add +7kg Extra Carry-On to 14kg via Manage booking (subject to availability). Infants under 2 on lap have no carry-on allowance but pram/portable cot/highchair and car seat may be checked free (size/weight restrictions apply).
Mini — GK domestic and international (before 2 Feb 2027 and all GK)	14kg	Official Fare Rules page Mini tab: Mini available on Jetstar Japan (GK) domestic and international flights includes '14kg carry-on baggage and a standard seat.' (browser-rendered fare-rules snapshot). JQ domestic Mini remains 7kg.
Flex — JQ domestic (before 2 Feb 2027)	14kg	Official Flex bundle product guide: 'Your carry-on baggage allowance is 7kg on Jetstar Airways (JQ) international and Jetstar Japan (GK) flights, or 14kg on Jetstar Airways (JQ) domestic flights.' Pre-2 Feb 2027 Flex bundle; after 2 Feb 2027 see underseat-only rule unless 2027 bundle selected.
All economy bundles — JQ flights on/after 2 Feb 2027	1 × underseat bag, max 40 x 30 x 20cm	Official product guides: 'Your carry-on baggage allowance is one underseat bag, max size 40 x 30 x 20cm.' (Starter fare product guide, Starter Plus, Mini JQ domestic, More JQ domestic, Flex Plus, Max JQ international). Official 'What can I bring on board' page: Economy on/after 2 Feb 2027 includes underseat bag only; overhead bag max 56 x 36 x 23cm available as Priority Carry-on upgrade or with select bundles (limited availability). No single bag >10kg. Connecting JQ+GK after 2 Feb: underseat bag on JQ + 7kg (2 items) on GK. If original JQ booking made before 5 Aug 2026 for travel after 2 Feb 2027, allowance may be auto-upgraded to Priority Carry-on — check Manage booking/itinerary.

14kg before 2 Feb 2027 and on GK flights; from 2 Feb 2027 JQ flights: underseat + overhead bag (56 x 36 x 23cm), no single bag >10kg.

Label	Amount	Notes
Business Class and Business Max — Flights before 2 Feb 2027 and GK flights	14kg (2 items, combined weight, max 56 x 36 x 23cm)	Official Business fare product guide and Business Max product guide: 'Your carry-on baggage allowance is 14kg.' Two items (main + small) before 2 Feb 2027; dimensions per carry-on page main item max 56 x 36 x 23cm. GK flights retain 14kg (2 items) after 2 Feb 2027. Infants under 2 have no carry-on but from 2 Feb 2027 infants on lap include one underseat bag.
Business Class and Business Max — JQ flights on/after 2 Feb 2027	1 × underseat bag 40 x 30 x 20cm + 1 × overhead bag 56 x 36 x 23cm, no single bag >10kg	Official Business fare product guide and Business Max: 'Your carry-on baggage allowance is one underseat bag, max size 40 x 30 x 20cm, and one overhead bag 56 x 36 x 23cm. No single bag can weigh more than 10kg.' Connecting JQ+GK after 2 Feb: same on JQ + 14kg (2 items) on GK, no single >10kg. Garment bag allowed folded max 114 x 60 x 11cm: Economy with Priority can swap overhead for garment bag, Business can bring garment bag in addition to allowance. Duty-free allowed in addition per local rules.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Jetstar

Buy Baggage

Go to https://www.jetstar.com and click 'Manage booking' in the top menu, or visit https://booking.jetstar.com/mmb/.
Enter your booking reference and last name to log in.
Select 'Add baggage' or 'Bags' from the options.
Choose the baggage allowance you want to add.
Pay for your additional baggage online.

Prices

Weight-based system (not per piece). Online prices are dynamic and not publicly listed. Airport rates are fixed by operator (JQ or GK).

Label	Amount	Notes
Online purchase	See official pricing	Price varies by route and baggage weight; not publicly listed. Cheapest when purchased during initial booking.
JQ Domestic airport	AUD 120 / NZD 120	First 20 kg at airport check-in. From 15 Jan 2026, JQ airport baggage allowance changes to 20 kg.
JQ International airport	AUD 170 / NZD 170 / FJD 260 / IDR 1,850,000 / JPY 17,250 / KRW 162,000 / PHP 6,500 / SGD 170 / THB 3,600 / USD 112 / VND 2,910,000	First 20 kg at airport check-in. Price varies by departure currency.
GK Domestic airport	JPY 4,600	First 15 kg at airport check-in.
GK International airport	JPY 6,500 / TWD 1,500 / PHP 2,700 / CNY 350	First 15 kg at airport check-in.

Per-kg rates for exceeding purchased allowance. Rates differ by operator and route type. Charged per kilogram over the purchased allowance.

Label	Amount
JQ/GK Domestic per kg	AUD 30 / NZD 30 / JPY 1,000 per kg
JQ International per kg	AUD 50 / NZD 50 / SGD 50 / FJD 75 / IDR 550,000 / KRW 50,000 / PHP 2,000 / THB 1,100 / JPY 5,000 / USD 35 / VND 875,000 per kg
GK International per kg	CNY 130 / JPY 2,000 / TWD 440 / PHP 1,000 per kg

Per-item charge for oversized bags. Rates differ by operator.

Label	Amount	Notes
JQ oversized	AUD 25 / NZD 25 / JPY 2,000 / IDR 235,000 / THB 620 / SGD 25 / USD 25 / KRW 21,000 per item	Charged per oversized item.
GK oversized	JPY 3,000 / CNY 150 / PHP 1,200 / TWD 620 / AUD 30 / NZD 30 / HKD 155 per item	Charged per oversized item.

Cabin bag upgrades, gate fees, and contact center surcharges. Cabin upgrades available at check-in.

Label	Amount	Notes
Contact Centre fee	AUD 5 / NZD 5 / JPY 450 / FJD 8 / KRW 4,100 per passenger	Ancillary fee per passenger per item when adding baggage via phone/chat.
Cabin upgrade +7 kg JQ Domestic	AUD 60 / NZD 60
Cabin upgrade +7 kg GK Domestic	JPY 5,000
Cabin upgrade +7 kg JQ International	AUD/NZD 85 / KRW 73,000 / SGD 80 / USD 60 / VND 1,350,000 / FJD 125 / IDR 870,000 / JPY 8,300 / PHP 2,900 / THB 2,000
Cabin upgrade +7 kg GK International	JPY 7,000 / TWD 1,550 / PHP 2,900 / CNY 360
Gate fee +7 kg JQ Domestic	AUD 85 / NZD 85	Excess carry-on charged at the gate: AUD/NZD 125.
Gate fee +7 kg JQ International	AUD 110 / NZD 110 / SGD 110 / KRW 94,000 / USD 100 / FJD 160 / IDR 1,130,000 / JPY 10,800 / PHP 3,100 / THB 2,500 / VND 1,750,000	Excess carry-on charged at the gate: AUD 175/NZD 175/SGD 175/KRW 98,200/USD 115 etc.
Gate fee +7 kg GK Domestic	JPY 5,500	Charged at the gate for excess carry-on.
Gate fee +7 kg GK International	JPY 8,000 / TWD 1,750 / PHP 3,100 / CNY 400	Excess carry-on charged at the gate: JPY 8,500/TWD 1,900/PHP 3,300/CNY 430.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Add baggage via Manage Booking on the Jetstar website or through the Jetstar mobile app (iOS/Android).

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Online at jetstar.com or Manage Booking, via the Jetstar mobile app, through the Contact Centre (surcharge applies), or at the airport.

When should I buy extra baggage?

Cheapest when purchased during initial booking. You can add baggage via Manage Booking until check-in opens. Airport prices apply at check-in and are significantly higher.

How many extra bags can I buy, and what are the bag limits?

Maximum checked baggage allowance is 40 kg per passenger. No single bag can weigh more than 32 kg. Baggage allowance is by combined weight, not number of bags. Business Class includes 30 kg; can purchase up to an additional 10 kg. Economy fares can purchase up to 40 kg. For JQ/GK connecting flights, the higher baggage allowance applies to the entire itinerary.

How does Jetstar calculate extra baggage charges?

Jetstar uses a weight-based system (not per piece). Online prices vary by route and are not publicly listed. Airport prices are fixed by operator (JQ or GK) and departure currency. From 15 Jan 2026, airport baggage allowance on JQ flights is 20 kg (changed from 15 kg).

How much cheaper is it to buy online vs at the airport?

Online prices are dynamic and generally significantly cheaper than airport prices. Airport rates start at AUD 120/NZD 120 (JQ Domestic) or JPY 4,600 (GK Domestic) for the first 15-20 kg. Adding baggage after initial booking may incur higher online rates as well.

What are the overweight and oversized baggage rules?

Excess weight is charged per kilogram at rates that vary by operator and route (e.g., AUD 30/kg JQ Domestic, AUD 50/kg JQ International). Oversized items incur a flat per-item fee (e.g., AUD 25 per item JQ, JPY 3,000 per item GK). Cabin baggage exceeding limits incurs gate fees.

How can I pay for extra baggage?

Payment fees apply depending on method (0.48%-1.75% by card type). Fee-free options include PayID, Jetstar voucher, Jetstar Gift Card, and Qantas Points Plus Pay.

Do partner-airline or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?

For JQ/GK connecting flights, the higher baggage allowance applies to the entire itinerary. For domestic-to-international connections, international rates apply to the entire flight.

Are there any exceptions or special rules?

Infant items (pram, portable cot, high chair, car seat) may be checked free, subject to size/weight restrictions. Wheelchairs and mobility aids may be checked free if needed. Contact Centre Ancillary Fee of AUD 5/NZD 5 applies per passenger when adding baggage via phone/chat.

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