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| Allowance | Jetstar | Virgin Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead bag | 56 x 36 x 23 cm | 56 x 36 x 23 cm |
| Under-seat item | 40 x 30 x 15 cm (target) | 45 x 33 x 20 cm |
| Weight | 7 kg combined | 8 kg |
| Fine print | Two items (main + small) share 7 kg on Starter fares. Paid top-ups to 14 kg exist. | Economy since 2 February 2026. Economy X, Business and Velocity Gold+ get 14 kg combined. |
| Gate outcome | 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. | Gate staff can send oversized carry-on to the hold and charge an excess fee. Pre-purchasing checked baggage online is cheaper than paying at the airport. |
Our verdict: Buy for Jetstar and you are covered on Virgin. A 56 x 36 x 23 cm bag that weighs under 2.5 kg empty works for both; just remember the under-seat item counts towards Jetstar's 7 kg.
Official sources: both airlines' own carry-on pages.
Overhead bags that fit both
Every bag below is inside the overhead limit of Jetstar and Virgin Australia.
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Under-seat bags that fit both
Small enough for the space under the seat on either airline.
(4.4)
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