Updated Mar 20, 2026
Steps
- 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 (up to 40kg maximum)
- Pay for your additional baggage online
- Alternatively, use the Jetstar mobile app to manage your booking and add baggage
Prices
| Charge Type | Prices | Notes |
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| Online checked baggage |
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| Airport checked baggage - JQ Domestic | AUD $120, NZD $120 |
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| Airport checked baggage - JQ International | AUD $170, NZD $170, FJD $260, IDR Rp1,850,000, JPY ¥17,250, KRW ₩162,000, PHP ₱6,500, SGD $170, THB ฿3,600, USD $112, VND 2,910,000₫ |
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| Airport checked baggage - GK Domestic | JPY ¥4,600 |
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| Airport checked baggage - GK International | JPY ¥6,500, TWD $1,500, PHP ₱2,700, CNY ¥350 |
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| Excess baggage fee - JQ/GK Domestic | AUD $30/kg, NZD $30/kg, JPY ¥1,000/kg | |
| Excess baggage fee - JQ International | AUD $50/kg, NZD $50/kg, SGD $50, FJD $75, IDR Rp550,000, KRW ₩50,000, PHP ₱2,000, THB ฿1,100, JPY ¥5,000, USD $35, VND 875,000₫ | |
| Excess baggage fee - GK International | CNY ¥130/kg, JPY ¥2,000/kg, TWD $440/kg, PHP ₱1,000/kg | |
| Oversized baggage fee - JQ | AUD $25, NZD $25, JPY ¥2,000, IDR Rp235,000, THB ฿620, SGD $25, USD $25, KRW ₩21,000 |
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| Oversized baggage fee - GK | JPY ¥3,000, CNY ¥150, PHP ₱1,200, TWD $620, AUD $30, NZD $30, HKD $155 |
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| Contact Centre Ancillary Fee | AUD $5, NZD $5, JPY ¥450, FJD $8, KRW ₩4,100 |
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| +7kg Extra Carry-On - JQ Domestic | AUD $60, NZD $60 |
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| +7kg Extra Carry-On - GK Domestic | JPY ¥5,000 |
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| +7kg Extra Carry-On - JQ International | AUD/NZD $85, KRW ₩73,000, SGD $80, USD $60, VND 1,350,000₫, FJD $125, IDR Rp870,000, JPY ¥8,300, PHP ₱2,900, THB ฿2,000 |
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| +7kg Extra Carry-On - GK International | JPY ¥7,000, TWD $1,550, PHP ₱2,900, CNY ¥360 |
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| Excess carry-on gate fee - JQ Domestic | +7kg: AUD $85/NZD $85; Excess: AUD $125/NZD $125 |
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| Excess carry-on gate fee - JQ International | +7kg: AUD $110/NZD $110/SGD $110/KRW ₩94,000/USD $100/FJD $160/IDR Rp1,130,000/JPY ¥10,800/PHP ₱3,100/THB ฿2,500/VND 1,750,000₫; Excess: AUD $175/NZD $175/SGD $175/KRW ₩98,200/USD $115/FJD $170/IDR Rp1,200,000/JPY ¥17,750/PHP ₱6,700/THB ฿3,700/VND 2,990,000₫ |
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| Excess carry-on gate fee - GK Domestic | JPY ¥5,500 |
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| Excess carry-on gate fee - GK International | +7kg: JPY ¥8,000/TWD $1,750/PHP ₱3,100/CNY ¥400; Excess: JPY ¥8,500/TWD $1,900/PHP ₱3,300/CNY ¥430 |
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Notes
- 💰 Pricing: Online prices vary by route and are not publicly listed; cheapest when purchased during initial booking
- 💰 Pricing: Adding baggage after initial booking may incur higher rates
- 💰 Pricing: Airport prices are significantly higher than online prices
- 📏 Limits: Maximum checked baggage allowance is 40kg per passenger
- 📏 Limits: No single bag can weigh more than 32kg
- 📏 Limits: Business Class includes 30kg; can purchase up to additional 10kg (40kg max)
- 📏 Limits: Economy fares can purchase up to 40kg maximum
- 📏 Limits: Baggage allowance is by combined weight, not number of bags
- 📦 Limits: Baggage allowance weights apply per passenger with a seat, per flight
- 📦 Limits: For JQ/GK connecting flights, higher baggage allowance applies to entire itinerary
- 📱 Channels: Available via jetstar.com, Jetstar mobile app, Manage Booking, Contact Centre (fee applies), and airport
- 📱 Channels: Contact Centre Ancillary Fee of AUD $5/NZD $5 applies per passenger when adding baggage via phone/chat
- 📱 Channels: Jetstar mobile app available for iOS and Android
- 💳 Payment: Payment fees apply depending on payment method (varies by card type: 0.48%-1.75%)
- 💳 Payment: Fee-free payment options include PayID, Jetstar voucher, Jetstar Gift Card, Qantas Points Plus Pay
- ⚠️ Exceptions: Infant items (pram, portable cot, high chair, car seat) may be checked free - size/weight restrictions apply
- ⚠️ Exceptions: Wheelchairs and mobility aids may be checked free if needed
- ⏰ Timing: From 15 Jan 2026, airport baggage allowance on JQ flights will be 20kg (changed from 15kg)
- ⏰ Timing: Online pre-purchase available until before check-in opens; airport prices apply at check-in
- 🔄 Interline: For domestic-to-international connections, international rates apply to entire flight