Qantas Fare Types — Complete Comparison

Pick the right fare for your trip — compare baggage, cancellation, seat, meal and miles across all Qantas (QF) fare classes. Last verified 2026-07-07.

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Qantas sells branded economy fares — Economy Sale, Economy Saver and Economy Flex — plus a dedicated Premium Economy cabin, Business and First on its wide-body fleet. Fares get more flexible on changes and refunds as you move up, with Economy Sale the most restrictive and Economy Flex the most changeable. On routes between India and Australia, Qantas uses a weight concept (its 'rest of the world' allowances, verified on qantas.com): Economy 30 kg, Premium Economy 40 kg, Business 40 kg and First 50 kg, with no single piece over 32 kg. Cabin baggage on flights departing India is one bag — 7 kg in Economy and 10 kg in Business — with no extra personal item permitted on those flights. Loyalty is via Qantas Frequent Flyer, earning points and status credits across the oneworld alliance.

Quick Pick — Which Qantas Fare Should You Choose?

Cheapest
Economy Sale
Lowest Qantas fare on confirmed dates
Best Value
Economy Flex
Flexible plans in economy
Most Flexible
Premium Economy
Long-haul comfort without business spend
Fare details verified on 2026-07-07 from official Qantas sources. Airlines update fare structures periodically — always confirm at www.qantas.com before booking.

Qantas Fare Types — Side-by-Side Comparison

This comparison shows the typical inclusions for each Qantas fare class. Inclusions can vary by route — the fare comparison shown at booking is always authoritative.

  Economy Sale Economy Economy Saver Economy Economy Flex Economy Premium Economy Premium Economy Business Business First First
Description The cheapest Qantas economy fare — a checked bag is included, but seat selection is chargeable and the change and refund terms are the most restrictive. Best for travellers on confirmed dates.Mid-tier Qantas economy with more reasonable change terms than Sale and the same generous checked allowance. A common leisure choice.The most flexible Qantas economy fare — free seat selection and the easiest change and refund terms in economy. Suits travellers whose plans may shift.A dedicated Premium Economy cabin — a wider seat with more legroom and recline, upgraded dining, priority services and a higher baggage allowance. More comfort than economy without business-class spend.Qantas Business — lie-flat seats (Business Suite on the A330 and 787), lounge access, premium dining and a generous checked allowance. The usual top cabin on India routes.Qantas First — a private suite, the highest service tier, First lounges and fine dining, offered on A380 services and generally not sold on direct India sectors. The checked allowance is the most generous Qantas offers.
Cabin baggage 1 bag departing India, 7 kg (56 × 36 × 23 cm)1 bag departing India, 7 kg (56 × 36 × 23 cm)1 bag departing India, 7 kg (56 × 36 × 23 cm)1 bag departing India, 7 kg (a general international Premium Economy allowance of 2 bags totalling 14 kg applies where the India single-bag rule does not)1 bag departing India, 10 kg1 bag departing India, 10 kg (First cabin allowance shown at booking)
Checked baggage 30 kg on India–Australia routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg)30 kg on India–Australia routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg)30 kg on India–Australia routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg)40 kg on India–Australia routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg)40 kg on India–Australia routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg)50 kg on rest-of-world routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg)
Seat selection ChargeableStandard seat selection (preferred seats may be chargeable)Free seat selectionFree Premium Economy seat selectionFree seat selectionFree First suite
Meals Complimentary meal and drinks includedComplimentary meal and drinks includedComplimentary meal and drinks includedEnhanced meal service with drinksMulti-course business dining with premium beveragesÀ-la-carte fine dining with premium beverages
Cancellation fee Non-refundable / high fee (check fare conditions)Refundable with a fee (check fare conditions)Refundable (low or no fee; check fare conditions)Varies by fare (generally more flexible than economy; check conditions)Refundable per fare conditions (fee may apply)Typically refundable per fare conditions
Reschedule fee High change fee + fare differenceModerate change fee + fare differenceFree or low-fee changes + fare differenceLower change fees; fare difference may applyFlexible on most fares; fare difference may applyFlexible; fare difference may apply
Refundability Largely non-refundable beyond statutory taxesRefundable with deductionRefundable per fare conditionsRefundable per fare conditionsTypically refundable per fare conditionsTypically refundable per fare conditions
Miles earning Qantas Points + status credits (reduced accrual)Standard Qantas Points + status creditsHigher Qantas Points + status creditsHigher Qantas Points + status creditsHigh Qantas Points + status creditsHighest Qantas Points + status credits
Ideal for Lowest Qantas fare on confirmed datesMost leisure travellersFlexible plans in economyLong-haul comfort without business spendLong-haul India business travelPremium travel on routes where First is offered

Qantas Fare Classes — Detailed Breakdown

Economy Sale Economy

The cheapest Qantas economy fare — a checked bag is included, but seat selection is chargeable and the change and refund terms are the most restrictive. Best for travellers on confirmed dates.

1 bag departing India, 7 kg (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
30 kg on India–Australia routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg)
Chargeable
Complimentary meal and drinks included
Non-refundable / high fee (check fare conditions)
High change fee + fare difference
Largely non-refundable beyond statutory taxes
Qantas Points + status credits (reduced accrual)
Lowest Qantas fare on confirmed dates
Lowest Qantas fareChecked bag included
Economy Saver Economy

Mid-tier Qantas economy with more reasonable change terms than Sale and the same generous checked allowance. A common leisure choice.

1 bag departing India, 7 kg (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
30 kg on India–Australia routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg)
Standard seat selection (preferred seats may be chargeable)
Complimentary meal and drinks included
Refundable with a fee (check fare conditions)
Moderate change fee + fare difference
Refundable with deduction
Standard Qantas Points + status credits
Most leisure travellers
Easier changes than SaleChecked bag included
Economy Flex Economy

The most flexible Qantas economy fare — free seat selection and the easiest change and refund terms in economy. Suits travellers whose plans may shift.

1 bag departing India, 7 kg (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
30 kg on India–Australia routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg)
Free seat selection
Complimentary meal and drinks included
Refundable (low or no fee; check fare conditions)
Free or low-fee changes + fare difference
Refundable per fare conditions
Higher Qantas Points + status credits
Flexible plans in economy
Most flexible economyFree seat selection
Premium Economy Premium Economy

A dedicated Premium Economy cabin — a wider seat with more legroom and recline, upgraded dining, priority services and a higher baggage allowance. More comfort than economy without business-class spend.

1 bag departing India, 7 kg (a general international Premium Economy allowance of 2 bags totalling 14 kg applies where the India single-bag rule does not)
40 kg on India–Australia routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg)
Free Premium Economy seat selection
Enhanced meal service with drinks
Varies by fare (generally more flexible than economy; check conditions)
Lower change fees; fare difference may apply
Refundable per fare conditions
Higher Qantas Points + status credits
Long-haul comfort without business spend
Wider seatSeparate cabin40 kg checked
Business Business

Qantas Business — lie-flat seats (Business Suite on the A330 and 787), lounge access, premium dining and a generous checked allowance. The usual top cabin on India routes.

1 bag departing India, 10 kg
40 kg on India–Australia routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg)
Free seat selection
Multi-course business dining with premium beverages
Refundable per fare conditions (fee may apply)
Flexible on most fares; fare difference may apply
Typically refundable per fare conditions
High Qantas Points + status credits
Long-haul India business travel
Lie-flat seatLounge access40 kg checked
First First

Qantas First — a private suite, the highest service tier, First lounges and fine dining, offered on A380 services and generally not sold on direct India sectors. The checked allowance is the most generous Qantas offers.

1 bag departing India, 10 kg (First cabin allowance shown at booking)
50 kg on rest-of-world routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg)
Free First suite
À-la-carte fine dining with premium beverages
Typically refundable per fare conditions
Flexible; fare difference may apply
Typically refundable per fare conditions
Highest Qantas Points + status credits
Premium travel on routes where First is offered
Private suiteFirst loungesTop baggage allowance

General Cancellation & Reschedule Notes

Qantas cancellation terms rise with the fare: Economy Sale is largely non-refundable or carries a high fee, Economy Saver is refundable with a deduction, and Economy Flex is the most refundable economy fare. Premium Economy, Business and First follow their own fare conditions and are generally more flexible. Unused statutory taxes are refundable. Exact INR amounts are point-of-sale specific — check the rules shown at booking and in Manage booking.

Changes are most expensive on Economy Sale and get cheaper up the ladder — Economy Flex allows free or low-fee changes, and the premium cabins are generally flexible. A fare difference may still apply. Change and cancellation fees vary by point of sale and are confirmed at booking; avoid assuming a fixed INR figure.

Consumer protections: Statutory government taxes are typically refundable on request even for non-refundable fares. EU261 (for EU departures), US DOT rules (for US departures) and similar consumer-protection regulations may also apply to your booking.

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Qantas Fare Types — Frequently Asked Questions

The cheapest Qantas fare is Economy Sale — The cheapest Qantas economy fare — a checked bag is included, but seat selection is chargeable and the change and refund terms are the most restrictive. Best for travellers on confirmed dates. It includes 30 kg on india–australia routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg) of checked baggage with 1 bag departing india, 7 kg (56 × 36 × 23 cm) cabin baggage. Seat selection is chargeable and meals are complimentary meal and drinks included. Cancellation: non-refundable / high fee (check fare conditions).
Economy Sale is the lowest Qantas fare that typically includes a complimentary meal — The cheapest Qantas economy fare — a checked bag is included, but seat selection is chargeable and the change and refund terms are the most restrictive. Best for travellers on confirmed dates. Higher tiers above this fare also include meals. Lower fares charge separately for in-flight meals.
Economy Sale is typically the least refundable Qantas fare — largely non-refundable beyond statutory taxes. Statutory government taxes (PSF, UDF, GST on taxes) are always refundable on request even on non-refundable fares. For full refundability, choose Premium Economy or above.
Economy Sale on Qantas typically includes 1 bag departing india, 7 kg (56 × 36 × 23 cm) of cabin baggage and 30 kg on india–australia routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg) of checked baggage. Allowances can vary by route — international flights typically have higher allowances than domestic short-haul. Confirm the exact allowance at booking.
Seat selection on Qantas Economy Sale is chargeable. Qantas usually charges separately for advance seat selection on this fare. For free seat selection, look at Premium Economy or higher fare tiers, which typically include standard seat selection.
Premium Economy typically has lower change fees; fare difference may apply. Fare difference still applies if the new flight is more expensive. Refundable per fare conditions. Change fees vary by route, time-to-departure and destination — confirm exact fees in the fare rules at booking.
For long-haul business trips on Qantas, Business is the strongest pick — Qantas Business — lie-flat seats (Business Suite on the A330 and 787), lounge access, premium dining and a generous checked allowance. The usual top cabin on India routes. For shorter sectors or budget-conscious business travel, Premium Economy delivers maximum flexibility in economy with 40 kg on india–australia routes (weight concept, verified; no piece over 32 kg) of baggage and refundable per fare conditions.
Qantas does not usually allow direct fare-tier upgrades after booking. To change to a more flexible fare, you would typically need to cancel the existing booking (subject to the original fare's cancellation rules) and book the new fare. Some airlines offer paid upgrades at check-in subject to availability — confirm at the Qantas website.
No — Qantas fare-class inclusions can vary between domestic and international routes, and between short-haul and long-haul flights. Baggage allowances are typically higher on international routes; meals and seat selection rules may also differ. Always check the fare comparison shown at booking before paying.
The most authoritative source for Qantas fare-class rules is the official Qantas website at https://www.qantas.com/en-in/baggage/checked. The fare comparison page shows current inclusions at the time of booking. The data on this page was last verified on 2026-07-07.