Airline guide

Jetstar cabin bag rules

The strictest weigh-in in Australia: two items, one 7 kg budget.

Rules last checked October 2026

Overhead locker56 x 36 x 23 cm

Under the seat40 x 30 x 15 cm*

Weight7 kg combined

Bags on our list that fit10 of 20

The allowance in plain English

Two items (main + small) share 7 kg on Starter fares. Paid top-ups to 14 kg exist.

* Jetstar allows a small personal item that must fit under the seat in front, without publishing a size. We use 40 x 30 x 15 cm as a conservative target.

If the bag fails the check

Bags over size or weight at the gate are charged a gate fee and moved to the hold. Buying extra carry-on weight in Manage Booking is always cheaper than paying at the airport.

Packing tips for Jetstar

Weigh both items together: the 7 kg cap is shared, not per bag.
Choose a light shell. A 2.8 kg suitcase leaves you only 4.2 kg for clothes.
Kiosks at major airports weigh carry-on at bag drop, so pack to 6.5 kg for margin.

How to measure a packed bag · Liquid rules

Rules last checked October 2026 against Jetstar's own baggage page. Fare type, route and status can change your allowance, so confirm in your booking.

Official source: check the latest rules directly with the airline before you fly.

Jetstar carry-on rules Jetstar website

Overhead bags that fit Jetstar

Within 56 x 36 x 23 cm on every side, longest edge to longest limit.

Filter view

US$39.98 / Amazon.com ≈ A$57 est.

(4.8) View at Amazon

US$28.49 / Amazon.com ≈ A$41 est.

(4.7) View at Amazon

US$19.99 / Amazon.com ≈ A$29 est.

(4.7) View at Amazon

US$19.99 / Amazon.com ≈ A$29 est.

(4.6) View at Amazon

US$26.99 / Amazon.com ≈ A$39 est.

(4.6) View at Amazon

US$14.97 / Amazon.com ≈ A$21 est.

(4.6) View at Amazon

US$53.99 / Amazon.com ≈ A$77 est.

(4.5) View at Amazon

US$63.99 / Amazon.com ≈ A$92 est.

(4.5) View at Amazon

US$59.99 / Amazon.com ≈ A$86 est.

(4.4) View at Amazon

Under-seat bags that fit Jetstar

Within 40 x 30 x 15 cm, our safe target.

US$51.99 / Amazon.com ≈ A$74 est.

(4.4) View at Amazon

Close to the limit: check before you fly

Jetstar publishes no exact personal-item size. These bags are inside the largest size any Australian airline publishes (45 x 33 x 20 cm) and often pass, but they are bigger than our safe target.