Qantas vs Virgin Australia: hand luggage and carry-on compared
Two airlines, two sets of rules. Here they are side by side.
Qantas vs Virgin Australia
Both airlines allow the same cabin bag size, 56 x 36 x 23 cm.
| Qantas | Virgin Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag size | 56 x 36 x 23 cm | 56 x 36 x 23 cm |
| Cabin bag weight | 7 kg | 8 kg |
| Cabin bag included? | Yes | Yes |
| Small bag size | not published | 45 x 33 x 20 cm |
| 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 20 September 2026 (Qantas) and 27 October 2026 (Virgin Australia). See the full rules for Qantas and Virgin Australia.