Travel Info

Sporting equipment

Because suitcases aren't the only things you want to pack, it's best to be aware that sporting equipment checked in separately from baggage will count as one piece of checked baggage. Below you'll find info on bringing everything from surfboards to ski boots to soccer balls.

Sporting equipment overview

  • WestJet will accept sporting equipment that meets the requirements for air travel for domestic, U.S., international and chartered flights.

  • The maximum length accepted is 9.8 feet for any sports item.

  • Sporting equipment is subject to all applicable excess baggage fees unless otherwise stated. Fees are combinable where applicable. For example, if an item is overweight, oversized and a second item, all three fees may apply.

  • To view our baggage fees, please click here.

  • For additional packing instructions, more detail on restrictions or other information related to sporting equipment, please contact WestJet at: 1-888-937-8538 (1-888-WESTJET).


Bicycle and helmet
One bicycle and one helmet are allowed per guest.
Fees Packing instructions
  • Remove pedals.
  • Partially deflate your tires.
  • Fix handlebars sideways.
  • Pack the bicycle in a box or bike bag to protect your bike and prevent leakage on bicycles containing hydraulic fluid.
  • WestJet may refuse carriage of improperly packaged bicycles.

Golf clubs
One bag with clubs, shoes and balls is accepted per guest.
Fees Packing instructions
  • Bags with built-in tripods must have the legs taped or secured to the bag.

Hockey, ringette, lacrosse and football equipment
One helmet, a puck/ring/football/stick, a set of pads, and a pair of cleats,
shoes or skates are included as part of one accepted set, per guest.
Fees Packing instructions
  • If this bag is in addition to your first checked bag, the second, third or fourth bag fee will be charged.
  • If the bag's primary use is to transport equipment, the oversize bag fee and overweight fee (up to 100 lb.) will be waived.
  • N/A

Scuba gear
One set of scuba gear is accepted per guest.
Fees Packing instructions
  • Cylinders containing compressed air or a special gas mixture are prohibited.
  • Only empty/emptied cylinders (pressure gauge must read zero) are allowed.
  • Tank valve must be open.
  • Diving lamps must be disconnected, with the terminals taped over to prevent accidental functioning during transport.

Skateboards, longboards and scooters
Skateboards and fold-up scooters (non-motorized) in addition to one helmet are accepted.
Fees Packing instructions
  • N/A
  • Skateboards may be brought as carry-on baggage if they are below the size requirements.
  • Checked skateboards, longboards and non-motorized fold-up scooters must be packaged to avoid damage during shipping.

Skis, water skis and snowboards
Each guest is permitted one set which includes a helmet plus skis, boots
and poles, or snowboards and boots, or Water skis (up to two).
Fees Packing instructions
  • Snowboards must be packed for shipping to prevent damage.
  • Ski wax must be non-flammable, butane or used torches for ski wax are not accepted.

Sports balls
Fees Packing instructions
  • N/A
  • Inflatable sport balls such as basketballs, footballs, soccer balls and volleyballs must be partially deflated.
  • Bowling balls are accepted as checked baggage only.

Sports racquets
Fees Packing instructions
  • N/A
  • When properly packaged and within the sizing restrictions sports racquets are permitted in carry-on baggage.

Surfboards and windsurfers
Accepted in checked baggage when under 9.8 feet (3 metres) long.
Fees Packing instructions
  • All boards must have the skeg/fin removed, be padded, and packed properly to prevent damage to the board, sail and other baggage.