Qantas Domestic

Qantas

Qantas is not only the flag carrier for Australia, but it is also the third-oldest airline in the world, celebrating its 100th birthday in 2020. Known for the emblematic ‘Flying Kangaroo’ on its tail wing, Qantas now operates as Australia’s largest domestic and international airline. There are services to all of Australia’s major cities, as well as regional centres such as Albury, Bundaberg, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga and more.

Qantas Flights to NZ & Pacific Islands

As one of the world's most reputable airlines, consider flying with Qantas on your next trip to New Zealand or the Pacific. Qantas has daily flights to New Zealand from most Australian capital cities and tourist destinations, so you'll be sure to find a Qantas flight at the right price and convenient time.

Pre-Flight Information

Check-In Information

Domestic Flights

Domestic QF400 and above

Qantas recommends checking-in at least 45 minutes prior to departure. Qantas' check-in counters close 30 minutes before a flight's scheduled departure.

Domestic codeshare services operated by Jetstar (QF5000-5999)

Qantas recommends checking-in 60 minutes before departure. The check-in counters close 30 minutes prior to a flight's scheduled departure time.

Domestic connecting to international travel (QF4000 and above)

Passengers on a domestic flight that are travelling onwards on an international service, for example Canberra to Sydney to Los Angeles, may check-in up to 45 minutes before their first flight's departure. Qantas recommends passengers check-in at least 60 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure time.

Domestic flights departing from an Australian international terminal (QF1-QF399)

The recommended check-in time is 2 hours before departure. Qantas' check-in counters close 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure.

Group check-in for domestic flights

Qantas' check-in counters close 60 minutes before departure for group check-in on domestic flights (QF400 and above) or flights departing from an Australian international terminal. The recommended amount of time between check-in and flight departure is at least 90 minutes.

Online Check-In

Qantas' online check-in service opens 24 hours prior and closes 30 minutes before scheduled departure, on all domestic flights. Passengers may print their boarding pass at home, or use a digital boarding pass to board their flight. The Qantas App may also be used to check-in, with easy access to digital boarding passes, and the ability to add a boarding pass to the Apple wallet (for Apple customers only).

Baggage

Cabin Baggage

Qantas' carry-on baggage allowance for all classes on Australian domestic flights (except Dash 8 services) is 14kg, with one piece weighing up to 10kg. Passengers may carry one 115cm bag weighing up to 10kg, two 105cm bags weighing up to 14kg total, or one 105cm bag and one 185cm non-rigid garment bag weighing up to a total of 14kg. Passengers in all classes travelling on Australian domestic Dash 8 services are permitted one piece of carry-on baggage, weighing up to 7kg.

Checked Baggage

Every Qantas and QantasLink domestic flight within Australia includes baggage allowance.

Economy Class

Qantas' baggage allowance for Economy Class passengers on domestic flights includes one piece, up to 23kg. Qantas Club members and Silver Qantas Frequent Flyers may check-in one piece weighing up to 32kg. Gold Qantas Frequent Flyers, Platinum, and Platinum One Qantas Frequent Flyers may travel with two pieces of checked baggage at up to 32kg each.

Business Class

Qantas' domestic baggage allowance for Business Class passengers includes two pieces of checked baggage weighing up to 32kg each. Qantas Club members, Silver Qantas Frequent Flyers and Gold Qantas Frequent Flyers may also check-in two pieces weighing up to 32kg each. Platinum and Platinum One Qantas Frequent Flyers may travel with three pieces of checked baggage weighing up to 32kg each.

Qantas Frequent Flyer

Qantas' loyalty program is the Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer members can earn and use accrued Qantas Points on every eligible flight operated by Qantas, Jetstar and more than 50 oneworld partner airlines and affiliates. The oneworld alliance includes other airlines such as Air New Zealand, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Japan Airlines and more. Qantas Frequent Flyers can also earn points by booking stays with featured hotels, or by making purchases with associated banks, retail outlets, insurance providers, and more.

Membership tiers and privileges are determined by the number of Status Credits earned. These privileges may include an extra checked baggage allowance, priority check-in, and global lounge privileges. There are five Qantas Frequent Flyer membership tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Platinum One. The more passengers fly, the more Status Credits are earned, allowing passengers to progress to a higher tier. Please note that although Status Credits do differ from Qantas Points, they may be collected at the same time. As long as a member remains active, earning or redeeming Qantas Points or Status Credits at least once within 18 months, Qantas Points do not expire. Those wishing to become a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program must pay a joining fee of $99.50.

Qantas Club

The Qantas Club is a membership program operated by Qantas. Members of the Qantas Club enjoy access to a wide network of domestic and international lounges and are entitled to a variety of membership benefits, from access to premium service desks and priority waitlisting to discounted rates on meeting room hire. In Australia, members may access Qantas Club lounges, offering refreshments, WiFi, shower facilities, business facilities and more, as well as Qantas Regional Lounges located in select regional airports.

An upgraded checked baggage allowance of 32kg is provided to Qantas Club members travelling domestically within Economy Class on Qantas and QantasLink services. Increased checked baggage allowances are also available on select international services. Members flying domestically in any flight class are given the option to check-in online, using the Qantas App or, in select airports, at a kiosk. Parking discounts of up to 30% are also available when members book online with Secure Parking's Secure-a-Spot online booking service. Members may upgrade from Economy Class to Business Class on domestic services, where seats are available, using their Frequent Flyer points.

All new members are required to pay a one-off joining fee of $399 or 70,000 Qantas points. One-, two- and four-year memberships are available, with fees determined by the member's country of residency. A one-year membership for Australian residents typically costs $540 or 78,000 points, while two years is $980 or 155,000 points, and four years comes in at $1,850 or 285,000 points. For each dollar spent when joining or renewing their membership by credit card or cash, Qantas Club members earn three Qantas Points. Becoming a member of the Qantas Club also makes joining the Qantas Frequent Flyer program easy, with a complimentary membership offered on sign up.