For domestic and international travel a charge may apply for any baggage carried in excess of the free allowance.* Charges may also apply for larger, heavier and additional pieces of checked or carry on baggage.
| Australian Domestic Flights | International Flights - Weight System |
| New Zealand Domestic Flights | International Flights - Piece System |
Additional baggage charges for all domestic flights within Australia are A$20 per piece plus GST, if applicable.
Additional baggage charges for all domestic flights within New Zealand are NZ$5 per kilo, incl GST.
The weight system applies for international flights worldwide except to or from Canada, USA and US Territories listed below under the piece system.
Baggage in excess of the checked baggage allowance is charged per kilogram.
The charges shown apply to travel wholly on Qantas operated services, departing from Australia.
If your trip involves other airlines or starts in a country other then Australia, contact your local Qantas Office for details on charges.
| Zone | Mileage | per Kilogram |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 |
1 to 1000
1001 to 3000 3001 to 5000 5001 to 7000 7001 to 9000 9000 and over |
A$12
A$18 A$24 A$36 A$48 A$48 |
Examples of Zones^
| From | To | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney or Brisbane | Auckland/Christchurch/Wellington
Singapore/Bangkok/Hong Kong Tokyo Frankfurt/ London |
Zone 2
Zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 6 |
| Melbourne | Auckland/Christchurch/Wellington
Singapore/Hong Kong Tokyo Frankfurt/ London |
Zone 2
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 6 |
| Perth | Singapore
Hong Kong Frankfurt/ London |
Zone 2
Zone 3 Zone 6 |
The piece system applies for international flights to or from the USA, US Territories, Tahiti, South America and Canada via the Pacific.
Baggage in excess of the checked baggage allowance is charged per piece.
The charges apply to travel wholly on Qantas departing from Australia, New Zealand and the US. Contact your local Qantas Office for details on charges if your trip involves other airlines or if your trip commences in a country other than Australia, New Zealand or the US.
Your baggage may be subject to additional charges if it falls into any of the following four categories:
| Zone | Mileage | per Piece+ |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 |
1 to 1000
1001 to 3000 3001 to 5000 5001 to 7000 7001 to 9000 9001 and over |
A$12/NZ$14/US$8
A$72/NZ$81/US$53 A$96/NZ$107/US$71 A$120/NZ$132/US$88 A$144/NZ$156/US$106 A$144/NZ$156/US$106 |
+ Exceptions to the above rates on Qantas operated services only:
Los Angeles to New York or vice versa: US$50 per piece.
San Francisco to Vancouver: US$50 per piece.
Vancouver to San Francisco: C$60 per piece.
US domestic carriers excess baggage rule may apply.
Examples of Zones#
| From | To | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney or Melbourne | Honolulu
Los Angeles New York |
Zone 4
Zone 5 Zone 6 |
| Brisbane | Honolulu
Los Angeles New York |
Zone 3
Zone 5 Zone 6 |
| Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown or Christchurch | Los Angeles
New York |
Zone 4
Zone 5 |