Air New Zealand vs Qantas: hand luggage and carry-on compared
Two airlines, two sets of rules. Here they are side by side.
Air New Zealand vs Qantas
Neither airline is strictly more generous: Air New Zealand allows 55 x 40 x 23 cm and Qantas allows 56 x 36 x 23 cm. A bag that is no more than 55 x 36 x 23 cm (longest to shortest side) fits both.
| Air New Zealand | Qantas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag size | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | 56 x 36 x 23 cm |
| Cabin bag weight | 7 kg | 7 kg |
| Cabin bag included? | Yes | Yes |
| Small bag size | not published | not published |
| Small bag included? | Yes | Yes |
Check your own bag against both
Both sets of figures come from the airlines' own websites and were checked on 27 October 2026 (Air New Zealand) and 20 September 2026 (Qantas). See the full rules for Air New Zealand and Qantas.