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Carry-on: 7kg standard (upgradeable to 14kg). Two items allowed. Main bag max size: 56 × 36 × 23 cm.
Checked bags: Not all fares include baggage. You can buy up to 40kg total (max 32kg per bag).
From 2 February 2027: Every fare includes one under seat bag max 40 × 30 × 20cm. Travelling with more than the essentials? You can add an overhead locker bag max 56 × 36 × 23cm (max 10kgs), which also includes priority boarding.
Oversized items: Anything over 1m. $25 fee per item (NZ flights). Counts toward checked weight.
Dangerous goods: Some items are restricted or prohibited—check before you pack.
Tip: Buying baggage early is cheaper than at the airport.
Whether you’re packing light or bringing half your wardrobe, knowing Jetstar’s baggage rules can save you money, time and stress. Here’s everything NZ travellers need to know before they fly.
Jetstar is updating its carry-on baggage rules from 2 February 2027. Every fare will include an underseat bag, while travellers who need extra cabin baggage can add an overhead locker bag.
Your carry-on allowance depends on the fare you’ve booked, and here’s how it breaks down:
If you’re on 7kg, you can upgrade to 14kg by adding the +7kg Extra Carry-On option
No single item can weigh more than 10kg. Your total allowance can be spread across two items:
1 main bag Must fit in the overhead locker
Max size: 56 × 36 × 23cm (including wheels and handles)
1 small item Must fit under the seat in front of you
Which could be a handbag, laptop bag, coat, camera, or duty-free goods
For more information on Carry on Baggage please visit: Carry on Baggage Allowances.
One under seat bag
Must fit under the seat in front of you
You can add an overhead locker bag:
Includes priority boarding
Jetstar has also confirmed it will no longer routinely weigh carry-on bags. Just make sure you're able to safely lift your bag into the overhead locker yourself.
Travelling with a baby? You can bring an additional under seat bag for baby essentials at no extra cost.
Your checked baggage allowance depends on the fare or bundle you’ve chosen, and you can always add more if you need it (just keep in mind it’s usually cheaper to do this during booking rather than when you’re at the airport). Here’s how it works:
Some Economy bundles include checked baggage
You can add more if needed, up to a total of 40kg
Check your Fare Rules for the exact inclusions in your bundle
Comes with 30kg of checked baggage included
You can top this up with an extra 10kg, giving you a maximum of 40kg
Fare Rules will outline everything that’s part of your ticket
For more details on Checked Baggage please visit: Checked Baggage Allowance
Oversized baggage covers anything that’s too big for a standard suitcase, and if you’re bringing gear that falls into that category, there’s usually an extra handling fee (please see ‘Over Sized Handling Fee’ below.) These items still count toward your checked baggage weight, so make sure you’ve bought enough allowance to cover everything.
Anything with a side longer than 1 metre is classed as oversized. This often includes:
Surfboards and other sports gear:
Bikes
Fishing rods
Diving equipment
Golf clubs
Larger musical instruments
Bulky items like TVs, or small furniture
If you’re flying Jetstar in or out of New Zealand, oversized items come with a NZD $25 fee per item, per flight. You can bring up to two oversized pieces, but this fee is separate from your checked baggage allowance, so it doesn’t give you any extra weight.
Mobility or medical equipment is treated differently, but for most travellers carrying big adventure gear, planning ahead keeps those airport surprises (and costs) to a minimum. For more information on this please visit: Oversized Baggage
Some items can’t fly for safety reasons, and others need approval before Jetstar will accept them. If you’re flying to or from NZ, here are the key things to know:
Some items are completely prohibited, these can’t be taken as carry-on or checked baggage at all.
Certain goods may be allowed with conditions, like limits on quantity, packaging or battery size.
A few items require airline approval before you travel (e.g., lithium batteries, petrol-powered gear, mobility devices).
Rules differ depending on your flight, so it’s important to check what applies to your specific Jetstar journey.
You’ll need to confirm you understand these rules at check-in, whether online or at the airport.
If you’re unsure, it’s always safest to check before you pack, it can save delays, extra costs or items being taken off you at the airport.
For more detailed information on dangerous goods, you can check them out here: Dangerous Goods
Check your fare carefully, not all fares include baggage
Purchase baggage early to avoid expensive airport fees
Check your carry-on bag dimensions before travelling
If you need an overhead locker bag, consider purchasing Priority Carry-on before your flight
Pack carry-on essentials (documents, medication, electronics, valuables)
Plan ahead if you’re travelling with large gear or baby items
Travelling with an infant? You can bring an additional under seat bag for baby essentials at no extra cost
Keep your baggage receipts for reference at check-in
If you're flying before 2 February 2027, you keep the carry-on allowance you had when you booked.
If you're flying from 2 February 2027 onwards, it depends on your booking date.
Priority Carry-on on Jetstar is an optional paid add-on for an extra carry-on bag that includes
One overhead locker bag up to 56 × 36 × 23cm
Priority boarding
It's a handy option if one under seat bag isn't quite enough for your trip.
Not for flights departing from 2 February 2027.
Jetstar is removing its 7kg carry-on limit and replacing it with a new carry-on allowance based on bag size. Every fare includes one under seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 20cm. If you need more cabin baggage, you can add an overhead locker bag up to 56 × 36 × 23cm (max 10 kgs) for a fee.
Checked baggage: Yes, as long as you’re within your total weight allowance, you can split the weight across multiple bags, but no single checked bag may weigh more than 32 kg.
Carry- on: From 2 February 2027, Jetstar's carry-on allowance is based on bag size rather than a 7kg weight limit. Every fare includes one under seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 20cm, with the option to add an overhead locker bag up to 56 × 36 × 23cm. carry-on rules.
Your carry-on baggage allowance depends on when you booked and when you're flying.
If you booked before 5 August 2026, you get 7kg across two items, or 14kg if you added the Extra Carry-On option, no matter when you fly.
If you booked on or after 5 August 2026 and are flying before 2 February 2027, you'll get 7kg across two items or 14kg with the Extra Carry-On add-on.
If you're flying from 2 February 2027 onward, every fare includes one under seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 20cm, and you can add an overhead locker bag up to 56 × 36 × 23cm for a fee, with priority boarding included. The maximum weight per bag is 10kg.
For flights from NZ:
For carry-on baggage, your allowance depends on when you booked and when you're flying.
If you booked before 5 August 2026, you keep the carry-on allowance from when you booked—7kg across two items or 14kg with the Extra Carry-On option, regardless of your flight date.
If you booked on or after 5 August, 2026 and are flying before 2 February 2027, you get 7kg across two items or 14kg with the add-on.
If you're flying from 2 February 2027 onward, every fare includes one under seat bag up to 40 by 30 by 20 centimeters, and you can add an overhead locker bag up to 56 by 36 by 23 centimeters with a maximum weight of 10kg per bag for a fee, which also includes priority boarding.
Your baggage allowance comprises two parts: carry-on and checked baggage. The exact allowance depends on the fare or bundle you've booked.
Carry-on: Starting February 2, 2027, every fare includes one under seat bag up to 40 by 30 by 20 centimeters at no extra cost. You can add an overhead locker bag up to 56 by 36 by 23 centimeters with priority boarding for a fee, or it may already be included in higher fare bundles.
Checked baggage varies by bundle: Starter includes no checked baggage, but you can purchase up to 40 kilograms, Starter Plus includes one checked bag up to 20 kilograms, and Starter Max includes one checked bag up to 20 kilograms plus premium seat selection.
It depends on fare and bag type:
Carry-on baggage depends on your fare, bag type, and booking date.
If you booked before 5 August 2026, you get 7kg across two items, upgradeable to 14kg, regardless of your flight date.
If you booked on or after 5 August 2026 and fly before 2 February 2027, you get 7kg across two items, upgradeable to 14kg.
If you booked on or after 5 August 2026 and fly from 2 February 2027 onwards, every fare includes one under seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 20cm, and you can add an overhead locker bag up to 56 × 36 × 23cm for a fee, with priority boarding, with a maximum of 10kg per bag.
Checked baggage: Many basic fares do not include checked bags, but you can purchase up to 40 kg of checked baggage.
Yes, your checked baggage allowance is based on total weight, not how you pack it. So if you’ve purchased a certain weight (for example, 20kg or 40kg), you can use that allowance across the bags you’ve paid for. Most travellers just check in one bag, but you can split your allowance across two if you’ve bought enough weight.
Carry-on: From 2 February 2027, every fare includes one under seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 20cm. If you need more cabin baggage, you can add an overhead locker bag up to 56 × 36 × 23cm (max 10kgs) for a fee, which also includes priority boarding.
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