Qantas carry-on size
Qantas allows a overhead bag of up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in), 7 kg.
Source: Qantas baggage page, checked 2026-10-26
Overhead bag: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Which backpacks fit Qantas
| Bag | Listed size | Overhead bag |
|---|---|---|
| Osprey Farpoint 40 | 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0 cm |
| Osprey Fairview 40 | 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0 cm |
| Osprey Daylite Plus 20 | 48 × 28 × 24 cm (18.9 × 11.02 × 9.45 in) | Fits if not packed full −1.0 cm |
| Cotopaxi Allpa 35L | 22 × 12 × 10 in (56 × 30 × 25 cm) | Fits if not packed full −2.0 cm |
| Aer Travel Pack 3 | 21.5 × 13 × 9 in (54.5 × 33 × 21.5 cm) | Fits +0.1 cm |
| Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L | 22 × 14 × 8 in (55 × 35 × 20 cm) | Fits +1.0 cm |
| Nomatic Travel Pack 20L | 18.5 × 12 × 6 in (≈ 47 × 30.5 × 15.2 cm) | Fits +5.1 cm |
| CABINZERO Classic 44L | 51 × 36 × 18 cm (20.1 × 14.2 × 7.1 in) | Fits 0 cm |
| CABINZERO Classic 28L | 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in) | Fits +3.0 cm |
| The North Face Borealis | 12 × 6.5 × 19.5 in (30.5 × 16.5 × 49.5 cm) | Fits +5.5 cm |
The number next to each verdict is the tightest side: how much room is left (or how much the bag is over) on its closest side.
Other airlines
Delta Air Lines22 × 14 × 9 inUnited Airlines22 × 14 × 9 inAmerican Airlines22 × 14 × 9 inSouthwest Airlines24 × 16 × 10 inJetBlue22 × 14 × 9 inSpirit Airlines22 × 18 × 10 inFrontier Airlines24 × 16 × 10 inAllegiant Air22 × 16 × 10 inRyanair55 × 40 × 20 cmeasyJet56 × 45 × 25 cmWizz Air55 × 40 × 23 cmJet256 × 45 × 25 cmBritish Airways56 × 45 × 25 cmLufthansa55 × 40 × 23 cmKLM55 × 35 × 25 cmAir Canada55 × 40 × 23 cmWestJet56 × 36 × 23 cm
Questions
What is the Qantas carry-on size in cm and inches?
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in).
Does Qantas weigh carry-on bags?
Yes, the limit is 7 kg (15.4 lb) (7 kg on international economy; 10 kg per item (14 kg total) on domestic economy).
Which travel backpacks fit Qantas's carry-on limit?
Of the bags we checked, these fit packed full: Osprey Farpoint 40, Osprey Fairview 40, Aer Travel Pack 3, Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L, Nomatic Travel Pack 20L, CABINZERO Classic 44L, CABINZERO Classic 28L, The North Face Borealis.
What size is the Qantas personal item?
Qantas does not publish a fixed size for the personal item; it must fit under the seat in front of you.