Jetstar Baggage Guide & Official Links

JQ / JST · Australia

Purchase extra checked baggage online via Jetstar website, mobile app, or Manage Booking. Cheapest when purchased during initial booking. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Official website

Updated Mar 20, 2026

Steps

  1. Go to https://www.jetstar.com and click 'Manage booking' in the top menu, or visit https://booking.jetstar.com/mmb/
  2. Enter your booking reference and last name to log in
  3. Select 'Add baggage' or 'Bags' from the options
  4. Choose the baggage allowance you want to add (up to 40kg maximum)
  5. Pay for your additional baggage online
  6. Alternatively, use the Jetstar mobile app to manage your booking and add baggage

Prices

Charge TypePricesNotes
Online checked baggage
  • 📐 Billing: Price varies by route and baggage weight
  • 📱 Channels: Not publicly listed, shown during booking/Manage Booking
Airport checked baggage - JQ DomesticAUD $120, NZD $120
  • 📦 Limits: First 20kg
Airport checked baggage - JQ InternationalAUD $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₫
  • 📦 Limits: First 20kg
Airport checked baggage - GK DomesticJPY ¥4,600
  • 📦 Limits: First 15kg
Airport checked baggage - GK InternationalJPY ¥6,500, TWD $1,500, PHP ₱2,700, CNY ¥350
  • 📦 Limits: First 15kg
Excess baggage fee - JQ/GK DomesticAUD $30/kg, NZD $30/kg, JPY ¥1,000/kg
Excess baggage fee - JQ InternationalAUD $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 InternationalCNY ¥130/kg, JPY ¥2,000/kg, TWD $440/kg, PHP ₱1,000/kg
Oversized baggage fee - JQAUD $25, NZD $25, JPY ¥2,000, IDR Rp235,000, THB ฿620, SGD $25, USD $25, KRW ₩21,000
  • 📐 Billing: Per item
Oversized baggage fee - GKJPY ¥3,000, CNY ¥150, PHP ₱1,200, TWD $620, AUD $30, NZD $30, HKD $155
  • 📐 Billing: Per item
Contact Centre Ancillary FeeAUD $5, NZD $5, JPY ¥450, FJD $8, KRW ₩4,100
  • 📐 Billing: Per passenger per item
+7kg Extra Carry-On - JQ DomesticAUD $60, NZD $60
  • 📱 Channels: At check-in
+7kg Extra Carry-On - GK DomesticJPY ¥5,000
  • 📱 Channels: At check-in
+7kg Extra Carry-On - JQ InternationalAUD/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
  • 📱 Channels: At check-in
+7kg Extra Carry-On - GK InternationalJPY ¥7,000, TWD $1,550, PHP ₱2,900, CNY ¥360
  • 📱 Channels: At check-in
Excess carry-on gate fee - JQ Domestic+7kg: AUD $85/NZD $85; Excess: AUD $125/NZD $125
  • 📱 Channels: At gate
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₫
  • 📱 Channels: At gate
Excess carry-on gate fee - GK DomesticJPY ¥5,500
  • 📱 Channels: At gate
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
  • 📱 Channels: At gate

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

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