Qantas Airways — Online Check-in & Flight Status (2025)
Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 30m before domestic and 90m before international. Counters: plan to arrive about 1–1.5h (domestic) and 2–3h (international). Carry-on: Domestic 1×10 kg (56×36×23) or 2 small pieces total 14 kg; Dash 8 1×7 kg; International Economy 1×7 kg. Checked (domestic): Economy 1×23 kg; Business 2×32 kg; no piece >32 kg.
Quick official links
As of August 2025: Online check-in runs 24h→30m (domestic) / 24h→90m (international). International airport check-in commonly closes 60m pre-departure. Domestic carry-on: 1×10 kg (56×36×23) or two small pieces up to 14 kg; Dash 8: 7 kg. Domestic checked: Economy 1×23 kg; Business 2×32 kg; no piece >32 kg. Always verify on the official pages above.
Flight Status — Qantas
Use Qantas’ live status page for today’s flights; confirm on airport screens and your boarding pass.
How to check in
- Use Online Check-in from 24h before departure; finish before 30m (domestic) or 90m (international).
- Arrive early: aim for ~1–1.5h (domestic) and ~2–3h (international). Many international counters close 60m prior.
- Bring ID/passport and booking reference. Weigh bags, pay any excess, and collect your boarding pass (digital in the Qantas App at many airports).
- Proceed to security/immigration; follow your pass and screens for gate time (some gates close ~15–20m before departure).
Online check-in windows and counter times can vary by airport. If your flight is operated by Jetstar or a partner, follow the operating carrier’s rules.
Good to know
- Domestic carry-on 1×10 kg (56×36×23) or 2 small pieces up to 14 kg; each piece ≤10 kg. Dash 8: 1×7 kg (48×34×23); small wheelies may be gate-collected.
- International carry-on: Economy 1×7 kg; Premium/Business/First up to 10–14 kg depending on option.
- Checked (domestic): Economy 1×23 kg; Business 2×32 kg; >23 kg may incur heavy charge; no single piece >32 kg.
Baggage — essentials
1×10 kg (56×36×23) or 2 small pieces 14 kg; each ≤10 kg.
1×7 kg (48×34×23); wheelies often gate-collected.
Economy 1×7 kg; higher cabins allow 10–14 kg options.
Economy 1×23 kg; Business 2×32 kg; no piece >32 kg.
Carry-on details
- Domestic (except Dash 8): 1×10 kg (56×36×23) or 2 small pieces up to 14 kg; or 1 small + garment bag up to 14 kg (each piece ≤10 kg) + a small personal item.
- Dash 8 services: 1×7 kg (48×34×23); small wheelie bags may be collected at boarding and returned at arrival.
- International: Economy 1×7 kg; Premium/Business/First may take 10 kg (1 piece) or 14 kg (2 small pieces / small + garment bag). See official table.
Checked baggage
- Domestic: Economy 1×23 kg; Business 2×32 kg. Statused Frequent Flyers may receive additional allowances.
- International: most routes use a weight concept; to/from the Americas use a piece concept. No single piece over 32 kg. Check your allowance in Manage booking.
- Additional/overweight: pieces >23 kg may attract a heavy charge; pre-purchase extra allowance when available.
Verify on official pages: Carry-on • Checked baggage • Manage booking.
Interactive tools
Arrival planner
Popular Qantas airports — quick info
SYD — Sydney T3 Domestic — Hub
Qantas Domestic/QantasLink base. Domestic check-in closes ~30m; international flights operate from T1. Allow extra time if transferring between T3↔T1.
MEL — Melbourne T1 Domestic
Domestic check-in window commonly 24h→30m; arrive early at peaks.
BNE — Brisbane Domestic
Busy mornings; follow boarding time on your pass (boarding may commence earlier on some flights).
PER — Perth T3/T4 Domestic
Domestic check-in typically 24h→30m; verify terminal (T3/T4). Allow extra buffer for morning peaks.
LAX — Los Angeles (TBIT)
International counters commonly open ~3h and close 60m before departure. Use online check-in 24h→90m.
LHR — London Heathrow T3
Check-in opens up to 4h before and closes 1h prior; online check-in 24h→2h for many services.
Troubleshooting — when things don’t work
- Missed cut-off: domestic counters close ~30m, international often 60m; seek assistance for rebooking.
- Overweight/oversize: pieces >23 kg may attract a heavy charge; over 32 kg not accepted.
- Carry-on at gate: space limits may force gate-check; Dash 8 wheelies are usually collected at boarding.
- Codeshare/partner: follow the operating carrier’s check-in and baggage rules.
Pre-flight checklist (printable)
- ID/passport & visas as required
- Booking reference / itinerary
- Carry-on within allowance (domestic 10/14 kg; Dash 8 7 kg; international per cabin)
- Checked bags within allowance (domestic: Eco 1×23 kg; Biz 2×32 kg)
- Online check-in completed (24h→30m domestic / 24h→90m international)
- Gate/boarding time confirmed (some gates close ~15–20m before)