This is a side-by-side look at what each airline's own pages say is included, as at 30 October 2026 (Melbourne time). It's not a ranking, and we don't recommend one airline over another. Inclusions change, so click through to each airline's page before you book.
1. Carry-on
| Airline (fare) |
What the airline says |
Source |
Checked on |
| Qantas (domestic Economy) |
1 overhead bag, 1 underseat bag and 1 personal item, 14kg total, max 10kg per item. Dash 8 Q400: 1 overhead bag and 1 personal item, 7kg max. |
Qantas carry-on |
30 Oct 2026 |
| Virgin Australia (Lite) |
8kg total |
Virgin domestic fares |
30 Oct 2026 |
| Jetstar (Starter) |
7kg for JQ flights departing before 2 Feb 2027; one underseat bag (max 40 x 30 x 20cm) for JQ flights from 2 Feb 2027 |
Jetstar Starter guide |
30 Oct 2026 |
2. Checked baggage
| Airline (fare) |
What the airline says |
Source |
Checked on |
| Qantas (domestic Economy) |
1 piece up to 23kg. Exceptions apply to Dash 8 services, Lord Howe, Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands. |
Qantas checked baggage |
30 Oct 2026 |
| Virgin Australia (Lite) |
Available for purchase |
Virgin domestic fares |
30 Oct 2026 |
| Jetstar (Starter) |
Not included, can be bought |
Jetstar Starter guide |
30 Oct 2026 |
3. Seat selection
| Airline (fare) |
What the airline says |
Source |
Checked on |
| Qantas |
Standard seat selection is complimentary on Qantas-operated domestic services; seat selection isn't available on some QantasLink services. |
Qantas seat selection conditions |
30 Oct 2026 |
| Virgin Australia (Lite) |
Standard seat available for purchase |
Virgin domestic fares |
30 Oct 2026 |
| Jetstar (Starter) |
Not included; a seat is randomly assigned at check-in at no extra charge |
Jetstar Starter guide |
30 Oct 2026 |
4. Changes
| Airline (fare) |
What the airline says |
Source |
Checked on |
| Qantas |
Rules depend on your route; see the fare rules for flights within Australia |
Qantas fare types |
30 Oct 2026 |
| Virgin Australia (Lite) |
Change fee plus fare difference; cancelling means loss of fare |
Virgin domestic fares |
30 Oct 2026 |
| Jetstar (Starter) |
Change fee applies and fare difference may apply |
Jetstar Starter guide |
30 Oct 2026 |
Key takeaways
- The lowest fare at each airline includes different things.
- Add what you need (bags, seats) before you compare.
- Check the airline's own page on the day you book.
We don't list fares here, because they change all the time. Check the airline's own website for current fares and conditions.
Sources (checked 30 Oct 2026, Melbourne time)
