New Zealand Flights – Baggage allowances explained
Simplify your travel requirements with Webjet. Major airlines in New Zealand have different luggage restrictions for a range of fares and Webjet has combined all the information into one easy to read table. Find what best suits your travel needs and compare airline baggage requirements on one screen.
Jetstar Baggage Allowance
Jetstar's baggage policy allows all passengers with the exception of an infant without a seat, to have 1 main item of hand luggage as well as 1 other small item. The combined weight must not exceed 10kg for Jetstar (JQ). If you are travelling with an infant you many also bring the infants food for the flight. Business Max guests may bring an additional item provided the total cabin baggage doesn’t exceed 20kg.
| Starter | Starter + checked baggage | Starter Plus | Starter Max |
Business Mas |
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Carry on 10kgs 105cm (L+W+H) |
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20kg |
| Checked baggage |
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20kgs | 20kgs | 20kgs | 30kgs |
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Online fees for checked baggage |
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$10 (Domestic AU or NZ) |
No fees | No fees | No fees |
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Baggage fees at the airport |
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$40 (Domestic AU or NZ) $80 (to/from AU) |
No fees | No fees | No fees |
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Excess baggage fee per kg (Max weight 40kgs) |
$15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
Air New Zealand Baggage Allowance
Air New Zealand's new baggage policy is giving you all the details needed for domestic travel. On any fare purchased, you can bring up to 7kgs of carry on luggage and 1 piece (max 23kgs) for no extra fees.
| grabaseat |
Smart Saver |
Flexi Plus |
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| Carry on 7kgs |
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Checked baggage (max 23kgs) |
1 piece |
1 piece |
2 piece |
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Online fees for checked baggage |
No fees |
No fees |
No fees |
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Baggage fees at the airport |
No fees |
No fees |
No fees |
Note: Gold Elite, Gold, Star Gold and Koru club members allow 2 pieces, max 25kgs each
Pacific Blue Baggage Allowance
Pacific Blue is catering to passengers needs with Trans Tasman baggage allowances. You can choose to travel with carry on baggage only or checked baggage for a small additional fee. \On some fare types, an additional charge can be purchased online for $10 or can be purchased at the airport for $20.
| Saver Fare | Flexi Fare | Premium Fare | |
| Carry on 7kgs |
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| Checked baggage | 23kgs | 23kgs | 69kgs |
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Online fees for checked baggage |
$12 |
No fees |
No fees |
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Baggage fees at the airport |
$40 |
$40 |
No fees |
Qantas Airlines Baggage Allowance
Qantas baggage policy is simple. Purchase any fare and bring up to 7kgs carry on and up to 20kgs checked baggage with no extra fees.
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Red e Deal |
Super Saver |
Fully Flexible |
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| Carry on 7kgs |
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| Checked baggage | 20kgs | 20kgs | 20kgs | ||
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Online fees for checked baggage |
No fees | No fees | No fees | ||
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Baggage fees at the airport |
No fees |
No fees |
No fees |
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Emirates Baggage Allowance
Emirates’ baggage policy allows all passengers to carry on a bag of up to 7kg and an extra 5kg bag if travelling with and infant. Plus up to 30Kg of checked luggage without any additional fees.
| Economy | Business |
First |
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| Carry on |
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| Checked baggage |
30kg |
40kg |
50kg |
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Online fees for checked baggage |
No fees |
No fees |
No fees |
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Baggage fees at the airport |
No fees |
No fees |
No fees |
Note: For every extra kilogram of checked luggage passengers will incur a fee of $20 for flights to and from Australia.

