Qantas Meals - What To Expect Infight On Your Next Qantas Flight

Know exactly what food and drinks you’ll get on Qantas flights – from complimentary domestic meals by departure time to international multi-course service, with all alcohol service timing and special meal options.

Special Meals

A Qantas domestic meal table with a box of food and a cup of orange juice.

Find out which special meals Qantas offers.

Special Meals

Economy Class

What’s Included

Flight Type	What You Get	Cost
Domestic	Time-based meals + beer/wine (after 9am/12pm) + Australian treats	Complimentary
International	Multi-course service: 3 main choices + full bar throughout flight	Complimentary
Special Meals	24+ dietary options with 24-hour advance notice	Complimentary

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Domestic Flights

Meal service based on departure time – all flights include complimentary food and drinks.

A boxed slice of pizza with various toppings sits on an airplane tray table. A red cup containing a beverage is placed in the cup holder next to the tray. Magazines are in the seat pocket.

Snacks offered on qantas domestic flight from Melbourne to Cairns

A Murray St Ice Creamery chocolate salted caramel slice ice cream bar rests on a dark tray table, with a seat-back pocket visible in the background.

Qantas economy class dinner box domestic

Departure Time	Service Type	What You’ll Get
5:00am – 8:59am	Breakfast	Yoghurt, banana bread, fresh fruit
9:00am – 11:59am	Morning Tea	Wraps, fritters, light snacks
12:00pm – 1:29pm	Lunch	Calzones, sandwiches, salads
1:30pm – 4:59pm	Afternoon Tea	Samosas, cake, light savoury items
5:00pm – 9:59pm	Dinner	Hot dinner boxes, substantial meals

International Flights

Multi-course service with restaurant-style presentation featuring:

Welcome drink served after takeoff

3 main course choices: Slow-cooked beef stew, chicken with rice and vegetables, hearty vegetarian pasta

Australian treats: Tim Tams, Paddle Pop ice cream

Full beverage service: Complimentary wines, spirits, beers, soft drinks throughout flight

Airline meal on a tray with mashed potatoes, beef stew with vegetables, a bread roll, packaged cheese rice crackers, and a cutlery pack.

An airline tray table with a napkin, a packet of rice crackers, a red paper cup, and a can of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.

An airplane meal with noodles and vegetables in sauce, a piece of bread, a packet of crackers, cutlery wrapped in a napkin, and a napkin on a tray table.

A red paper cup and a Tim Tam Original chocolate biscuit sit on an airplane tray table against a maroon seat back. A Qantas napkin is partially visible in the background.

Alcohol Service

Flight Type	When Alcohol is Free	What’s Included
Domestic (over 2.5 hours)	After 9:00am	Beer and wine
Domestic (under 2.5 hours)	After 12:00pm	Beer and wine
International	Throughout entire flight	Full bar: wine, beer, spirits, cocktails

FAQs

Are meals complimentary on Qantas flights?

Yes, meals are complimentary on all Qantas flights, including all international flights and domestic flights.

Does Qantas serve alcoholic drinks on all flights?

Yes, Qantas offers a selection of alcoholic drinks, including beer and wine, and spirits.

On domestic flights beer and wine are free after 9am on flights over 2.5 hours, and other flights after 12pm.

On international flights spirits are included.

Does Qantas offer vegan meal options?

Yes, Qantas offers the VGML special meal which is suitable for vegans. These need to be pre-ordered at least 24 hours before departure to ensure availability.