Additional Collection

These additional collection rates apply to tickets purchased before 1 December 2008.

New Additional Collection rates rates will apply for tickets purchased from 1 December 2008 for travel from 1 March 2009.

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

Additional baggage charges for all domestic flights within Australia are A$20 per piece plus GST, if applicable.

QantasLink Regional Flights

Additional baggage charges for all Regional flights within Australia are A$3.30 including GST, if applicable.

New Zealand Domestic Flights

Additional baggage charges for all domestic flights within New Zealand are NZ$5 per kilo, incl GST.

International Flights - Weight System

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

^ Based on direct flights using Qantas operated services only ex Australia.
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International Flights - Piece System

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

# Based on direct flights on Qantas operated services departing from Australia and New Zealand.
* Additional checked baggage allowances are available for Platinum, Gold, Silver and Qantas Club on Qantas and QantasLink services (not available on partner airlines or codeshare services not operated by Qantas). QantasLink Regional - Additional baggage charges for all regional flights within Australia are A$3.30 per kilogram including GST, if applicable.

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