Jetstar Baggage Allowance 2026, Carry-on & Checked Bag Rules
Jetstar Starter Plus fare includes one main cabin bag measuring 56 × 36 × 23 cm plus one small personal item with a combined weight limit of 7 kg total. The checked baggage allowance is 20 kg under the weight concept. Starter fares include no checked baggage, while Starter Max and Business class both come with 30 kg of checked luggage and a 14 kg combined carry-on allowance. No single checked piece may exceed 32 kg on any Jetstar flight.
Published on July 3, 2026 · Last verified on July 26, 2026 by Luggage Validator
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Jetstar Baggage Policy Strictness
Very Strict
Overview
Standard baggage allowance for your selected route and fare class. All dimensions include wheels and handles.
Carry-on Bag
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Overhead bin · Not specified
Personal Item
Under seat
No official size · Must fit under seat ·Not specified
Checked Baggage
≤ 158 cm (62.2 in)
20 kg (44 lbs) free total
Max per piece: 32 kg (70 lbs)
Standard Economy Allowance
Quick reference for your selected route type. See below for full cabin class comparison.
| Baggage Type | Free | Max Size | Weight Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Bag Overhead bin · per piece | 1 pc | 56×36×23cm 22×14.2×9.1in | Not specified |
| Personal Item Under seat · per piece | 1 pc | Must fit under seat | Not specified |
| Checked Baggage Cargo hold · weight system | 20 kg 44 lbs | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in | 32 kg 70 lbs |
Full Cabin Class Comparison
Compare allowances across all fare types and cabin classes for your selected route.
| Item | Starter | Starter Plus | Starter Max | Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Item Under seat | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Personal Item Size L × W × H | Must fit under seat | Must fit under seat | Must fit under seat | Must fit under seat |
| Carry-on Pieces Overhead bin access | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Carry-on Size L × W × H | 56×36×23cm 22×14.2×9.1in | 56×36×23cm 22×14.2×9.1in | 56×36×23cm 22×14.2×9.1in | 56×36×23cm 22×14.2×9.1in |
| Carry-on Weight Per piece | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Free Checked Bags Total weight | Not allowed | 20 kg 44 lbs | 30 kg 66 lbs | 30 kg 66 lbs |
| Checked Bag Size Max per piece | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in |
| Checked Bag Weight Per piece max | 32 kg 70 lbs | 32 kg 70 lbs | 32 kg 70 lbs | 32 kg 70 lbs |
Recent Traveller Feedback
Flew Jetstar from Sydney to Melbourne on a Starter Plus fare. Brought a 56 cm cabin roller plus a small backpack as my personal item. Together they weighed about 6.5 kg under the 7 kg combined limit. Gate staff at SYD were doing spot checks with the sizer so I was glad my bag fit cleanly. Typical budget airline experience.
Booked Jetstar Starter Max from Gold Coast to Auckland so 30 kg checked baggage was included. My suitcase weighed 28 kg which stayed within the allowance and measured about 152 cm linear. Check-in at OOL was quick and the bag arrived on the belt in AKL without any issues. Decent value for a trans-Tasman flight.
Departed Sydney Airport on Jetstar with standard Australian security liquid rules. All toiletries under 100 ml inside the clear plastic bag. Security line moved at a reasonable pace. Duty-free after security stays sealed with the receipt for international flights. No surprises at the checkpoint.
Common Luggage Compatibility
Based on Jetstar · Economy class. Compare luggage compatibility across all fare types and cabin classes using the filters above.
| Luggage | Personal Item | Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular Backpack | Must fit under seat | OK | OK (20kg total) |
16" Under-seat Briefcase | Must fit under seat | OK | OK (20kg total) |
18" Cabin Suitcase | Must fit under seat | OK | OK (20kg total) |
Standard 20" Carry-on | Too large for under seat | OK | OK (20kg total) |
22" North American Carry-on | Too large for under seat | Over Limit | OK (20kg total) |
24" Medium Checked Suitcase | Too large for under seat | Over Limit | OK (20kg total) |
26" Mid-size Checked Suitcase | Too large for under seat | Over Limit | OK (20kg total) |
28" Large Checked Suitcase (IATA Standard) | Too large for under seat | Over Limit | OK (20kg total) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jetstar carry-on baggage allowance?
Every passenger may bring one main cabin bag plus one small personal item on board.
The combined weight of both items must stay within 7 kg on Starter and Starter Plus fares.
The main cabin bag for the overhead bin must not exceed 56 × 36 × 23 cm including wheels and handles.
Does the basic Starter fare include checked baggage?
Starter fares do not include any free checked baggage.
Passengers can add checked luggage during booking or after purchase for an additional fee.
Checked weight is sold in blocks starting from 15 kg up to a maximum of 40 kg total.
How much carry-on weight do you get with Starter Max?
Starter Max and Business class both include a 14 kg combined carry-on allowance.
No single piece of carry-on luggage can weigh more than 10 kg even within the 14 kg total.
The size limits for the main bag and personal item stay the same as on lower fares.
What is the checked baggage allowance on each Jetstar fare?
Starter Plus comes with 20 kg of checked baggage total under the weight concept.
Starter Max and Business class both include 30 kg of checked baggage per passenger.
Additional weight can be added online before departure for a lower fee than at the airport.
What is the maximum weight for a single checked bag on Jetstar?
No individual checked piece may weigh more than 32 kg on any Jetstar flight.
Bags heavier than 32 kg will not be accepted as regular checked luggage.
The maximum linear dimension for each checked piece is 158 cm or about 62 inches.
All baggage rules on this page are from the official Jetstar website. Last updated July 26, 2026. Before you fly, please check the official site again to make sure nothing has changed.
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