Save time by comparing extra airline fees on domestic flights in Australia all in the one place.
While everyone loves bagging a bargain when it comes to plane tickets, extras like checked baggage, preferred seat selection and that wine you’ll drink just after take off can quickly make the cheap ticket double – or even triple – in price. To help save you some time and cash, we’ve come up with a handy guide that will show you what you can expect to pay for extra luxuries aboard domestic flights with the five main Australian carriers: Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Tigerair and Rex.
Baggage fees and weight restrictions for Australian airlines
| Airline | Carry-on | 1st checked bag | 2nd checked bag |
|---|
| Qantas | Free (up to 7kg) | Free (up to 23kg) | $35 in advance, $70 at airport (up to 23kg) |
| Virgin Australia | Free (up to 7kg) | Free (up to 23kg) | $35 in advance, $70 at airport (up to 23kg) |
| Jetstar | Free (up to 7kg) | $27.50-$45 (varies from 15kg-40kg and by length of flight) | N/A |
| Tigerair | Free (up to 7kg) | $13-$44 (varies from 15kg-40kg and by length of flight) | N/A |
| Rex | Free (up to 7kg) | Free (up to 15kg) | N/A |
Seat-selection fees for Australian airlines
In-flight meal and drink prices for Australian airlines
| Airline | Meals and snacks | Drinks |
|---|
| Qantas | Free | Free coffee, tea, water and soft drinks at all times; free wine and beer on weekday evening CityFlyer flights; beer and wine $6 on other flights |
| Virgin Australia | Free | Free coffee, tea and water at all times. Free beer, wine, cider and soft drinks 5pm-7pm (Monday to Friday) |
| Jetstar | $4 and up (snacks and meals) | $4 and up (hot, cold and alcoholic available) |
| Tigerair | $3.50 and up (snacks and meals) | $3 & up (hot, cold and alcoholic) |
| Rex | N/A | N/A |
In-flight entertainment prices for Australian airlines
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