Service Fees

This handy page outlines any fees that may come up when travelling as our guest.

The fee amounts show the minimum to maximum tax (0-18 per cent) payable, which may be applicable in some circumstances, unless otherwise noted, fees are shown in Canadian dollars. Please note, fees are generally charged in the currency of the reservation, however, in some cases they may also be charged in the currency of the country you're travelling to or from, and credit card exchange rates apply. 

Are you travelling with one of our airline partners? The policies of the other carrier may apply. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the fees for your journey.

If you booked through a travel agent (online or directly), corporate travel arranger, or another airline please contact them directly.

Checked bag fees

Our bag fees have changed. View all previous price changes.

Prepay for bags and save. For the lowest price on up to 2 checked bags, guests are encouraged to prepay for their first and second checked bags online through Manage Trips at any time up to 24 hours before your flight as fees will increase through self-serve check-in, and at the airport with an agent.

For tickets purchased on or after June 4, 2024:


Overweight and oversized bags for all fares: $100-$118

Checked baggage fees can vary based on when they are paid (during booking, through Manage Trips, or at check-in), date of purchase, fare purchased, origin airport, destination airport, duration of flight, promotional offer, day of departure, or day of return. 

Certain checked baggage fees may only be offered on WestJet managed digital self-serve tools (during booking, through manage trips or self-serve check-in) and will not be available through the WestJet Contact Centre or other channels.

Bag fees are charged in Canadian (CAD) or U.S. (USD) dollars, depending on the booking’s country of origin. For flights departing from outside Canada and the U.S., bag fees will be converted and charged in the local currency of the departure country. GST is charged on fees for all itineraries that originate in Canada.

Sports equipment handling fee:

A handling fee of $50 CAD for select sporting equipment and firearms will apply. Learn about fees for sporting equipment

When is your first bag free?

First bag fees are included for WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard‡ primary cardholders and up to 8 guests on the same booking.

First bag fees are also included for EconoFlex, Premium and Business fares and Silver, Gold and Platinum WestJet Rewards members.

Second bags are included for Premium and Business guests, as well as Silver, Gold, and Platinum Rewards members

Excess bags are included for Platinum Rewards members.


Carry-on baggage

Carry-on items help to make your trip more comfortable and convenient. We do our best to accommodate your carry-on allowance in the cabin, but acceptance of carry-on baggage is subject to space availability. If adequate space is not available, carry-on items will be placed in checked baggage (and be unavailable for the duration of the flight) at no cost. 

Good guideline: your souvenir stuffed buffalo head is definitely going in checked baggage. 

Items that do not fit into the sizing device or exceed your fare’s carry-on allowance will be placed in checked baggage and applicable baggage fees may be collected.

Item Maximum size Fee

One item of carry-on baggage

53 cm x 23 cm x 38 cm
(21 in. x 9 in. x 15 in.)

No fee
Not permitted for UltraBasic guests1

One personal item

41 cm x 15 cm x 33 cm
(16 in. x 6 in. x 13 in.)

No fee

Item

One item of carry-on baggage

Maximum size

53 cm x 23 cm x 38 cm
(21 in. x 9 in. x 15 in.)

Fee

No fee
Not permitted for UltraBasic guests1

Item

One personal item

Maximum size

41 cm x 15 cm x 33 cm
(16 in. x 6 in. x 13 in.)

Fee

No fee

1UltraBasic guests are not allowed to bring or pay for a carry-on bag except when travelling to and from Europe and Asia or when Extended Comfort has been purchased for all flights in a single direction, including connections.