Jetstar Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
Jetstar's Economy Starter fare includes a 7kg carry-on allowance (2 items combined) but NO free checked baggage. Add checked baggage up to 40kg — it's cheapest pre-purchased at booking, more in Manage Booking, and most expensive at the airport. The Starter Plus bundle includes 20kg checked plus a meal and a chosen seat.
The bottom line on Jetstar baggage
Jetstar is a classic bait-fare low-cost carrier: the Starter price looks cheap because it carries a 7 kg carry-on and nothing in the hold. The trap almost everyone falls into is timing — leaving your checked bag until the airport, where it costs the most.
The reliable saving is to buy exactly the weight tier you need at booking, since Manage Booking costs more and the counter costs most. If you want around 20 kg plus a seat and meal, price the Starter Plus bundle against buying each piece separately — bundled it is often cheaper.
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Hidden pitfalls most travelers miss
- The Starter price carries a 7 kg carry-on and nothing in the hold, so almost everyone pays extra — and leaving the bag until the airport is the most expensive option, above both booking-time and Manage Booking prices.
- The carry-on limit is a combined 7 kg across both items (main bag plus the small second item), so two innocent-looking pieces can tip you over and get sent to the hold for a fee.
- Excess over your purchased allowance is charged per kg, and no single checked item may exceed 32 kg — heavier loads must be split, and anything over 1 m in a dimension picks up an oversize handling fee.
Jetstarbaggage allowance & fees at a glance
| 🎒 Personal item | A second small item — handbag, thin laptop bag, or similar — is included and must fit under the seat in front of you. It counts toward the combined 7kg carry-on limit. |
| 🧳 Carry-on allowance | Starter fares include 2 carry-on items totalling max 7kg. The main bag must not exceed 56 (H) x 36 (W) x 23 (D) cm and fit in the overhead locker; the second item must fit under the seat. Overweight or oversized carry-on is sent to the hold for a fee. |
| 🧳 First checked bag | No free checked baggage — add an allowance separately |
| 🧳 Second checked bag | 20kg checked baggage included (plus meal + standard seat) |
Jetstar checked bag fees
| Economy Starter fare | No free checked baggage — add an allowance separately |
| Starter Plus bundle | 20kg checked baggage included (plus meal + standard seat) |
| Starter Max bundle | 30kg checked baggage included (plus meal, seat + flexibility) |
| Pre-booked add-on (at booking) | Add checked baggage up to 40kg total — cheapest when booked with your ticket; no single item over 32kg |
| Manage Booking add-on | Slightly higher than booking-time price; still cheaper than the airport |
| Extra +7kg carry-on add-on | From about AUD $60 (domestic AU) / NZD $60 (domestic NZ) |
Excess baggage cost calculator
Estimate what Jetstar will actually charge for your bags — one way, typical domestic/regional route.
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🔁 Change & cancellation
Starter is the most restrictive fare with change fees plus any fare difference and limited refundability. Plus, Max, and Flex bundles add greater change/refund flexibility. Review the exact conditions for your fare and route before booking.
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Compensation rules follow the route, not the airline — a Oceania-departing Jetstar flight delayed 3+ hours can be worth up to €600. Checking costs nothing.
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Other common fees
| Airport baggage | Adding baggage at the airport is the most expensive option |
| Excess / extra weight | Charged per kg if you exceed your purchased allowance — buy a higher weight tier in advance instead |
| Oversize item (any dimension over 1 m) | Oversized handling fee applies (about AUD 25 per item, one way) |
| Maximum single checked item | No individual bag may weigh more than 32 kg (must be split) |
How to avoid extra fees
- Pre-purchase checked baggage with your ticket — it's the cheapest; Manage Booking is a bit more, and the airport is the dearest.
- Starter gives no checked bag, so confirm your carry-on stays within the combined 7kg limit before you travel.
- If you need ~20kg checked plus a meal and seat, compare the Starter Plus bundle against buying each item separately.
- Buy the exact weight tier you need (up to 40kg) rather than rounding up — you pay per tier.
- Split heavy loads across bags — no single checked item may exceed 32kg, and anything over 1m in a dimension picks up an oversize handling fee.
Jetstar baggage — FAQ
＋ − Does the Jetstar Starter fare include checked baggage?
No. Starter includes only a 7kg carry-on allowance. You can add checked baggage up to 40kg, or choose the Starter Plus bundle which includes 20kg.
＋ − What is the carry-on allowance?
Two items totalling a maximum of 7kg — a main bag (max 56 x 36 x 23 cm) plus a small second item that fits under the seat.
＋ − When is checked baggage cheapest?
When pre-purchased with your ticket at booking. Adding it later in Manage Booking costs more, and adding at the airport is the most expensive.
＋ − What is the maximum checked baggage I can buy on Jetstar?
Up to 40kg total per passenger. No single item may weigh more than 32kg, so heavier loads must be split across bags.
Sources & official policy links
Independent guide — not affiliated with Jetstar. Figures here reflect Jetstar's published Oceania fares as of 2026-07-12.