Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 4.1 kg left for packing
Jetstar cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Jetstar's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
No size published
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit Jetstar?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Until 1 Feb 2027: small item (handbag, thin laptop bag) must fit under seat; no size given; shares 7kg combined limit. From 2 Feb 2027: underseat bag 40x30x20cm.
Cabin bag. Not included on Economy (JQ, travel from 2 Feb 2027). Current (travel before 2 Feb 2027): 1 main + 1 small item, combined 7kg. No single bag over 10kg. From 2 Feb 2027 overhead bag becomes a paid add-on.
What each Jetstar fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter (economy, travel before 2 Feb 2027) | Included | Included (7 kg) | 2 items, combined 7kg. +7kg Extra Carry-On (selected routes) raises it to 14kg, main item max 10kg. |
| Economy (JQ, travel from 2 Feb 2027) | Included | Paid extra | Underseat bag only (40x30x20cm). Overhead bag (56x36x23cm) needs Priority Carry-on or a bundle including it. No 7kg limit; 10kg per item. |
| Business Class | Included | Included (14 kg) | Before 2 Feb 2027: two items, combined 14kg. From 2 Feb 2027: underseat and overhead bag. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Jetstar?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Jetstar it just fits, with under 1 cm to spare. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (4 cm (1.6 in) too wide).
Jetstar's cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Jetstar
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. Jetstar gives no personal-item size, so we can only check the cabin bag. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 2.6 kg left for packing
If your bag is too big at the gate
Jetstar monitors carry-on at the airport; fees apply if you exceed your allowance and extra items may need to be checked in. No amount published on these pages. Source
Power banks on Jetstar
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Carry-on only; max two per passenger on JQ flights; no onboard use or charging. 100-160Wh needs Qantas approval (max two). Keep within easy reach. Counts toward 20 spare batteries.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- From 2 February 2027, JQ Economy includes only an underseat bag; overhead bags require Priority Carry-on or a bundle.
- The 7kg weight limit is dropped from 2 February 2027, but a 10kg per-item limit stays.
- Jetstar Japan (GK) flights keep the old 7kg two-item allowance.
Airlines with similar limits
- Virgin Australia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Qantas: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Atlantic: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Cathay Pacific: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Jetstar bag questions
What size is the Jetstar personal item?
Jetstar doesn't publish a personal-item size. Until 1 Feb 2027: small item (handbag, thin laptop bag) must fit under seat; no size given; shares 7kg combined limit. From 2 Feb 2027: underseat bag 40x30x20cm.
How big can a Jetstar cabin bag be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Does every Jetstar fare include a cabin bag?
No. Economy (JQ, travel from 2 Feb 2027): this fare includes only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit Jetstar's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 590 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Jetstar?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. carry-on baggage page (current rules) · updates to carry-on baggage from 2 Feb 2027 · help page: carry-on options by date and cabin · dangerous goods / power banks. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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