Checked and excess baggage
From what to pack to how you can pack it, you'll find all you need to know about checked baggage right here. Looking for information on fees? Please see our service fees page.
Please note, we do not accept checked baggage fees via our contact centre. You will be able to add baggage on applicable flights through check-in online or at an airport kiosk.
Online payment for baggage can only be done through online check-in 24 hours to 60 minutes before you fly.
Effective February 12, 2020 checked baggage fees will increase for guests that booked a Basic fare going to and from Europe for travel on or after March 31, 2020.
Assistive devices
One medically required wheelchair, per guest, will be carried at no extra charge.
The device must be transported in the cargo compartment.
Braces, crutches, walkers and canes, along with other assistive devices, will also be permitted free of charge.
Please see assistive devices for more information.
Checked baggage allowance
The dimensions of checked baggage must be within 157 total centimeters or 62 total inches and not weighing more than 23 kilograms or 50 pounds.
Any piece of baggage exceeding the size or weight allowance is subject to all applicable oversized weight and size restrictions and fees.
If you are bringing overweight or oversized baggage, we recommend that you arrive 30 minutes prior to the recommended check-in times to allow time for screening.
Piece | Allowed on aircraft | Fee |
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First piece on WestJet or WestJet Encore |
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May apply1 |
Second piece on WestJet or WestJet Encore |
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May apply1 |
Third piece on WestJet2 or WestJet Encore |
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Yes |
Fourth piece on WestJet2 |
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Yes |
Third or fourth piece on WestJet travelling to/from Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago | N/A | |
Fourth piece on WestJet Encore (Bombardier Q400) | N/A |
Oversized and overweight baggage
Piece | Allowed on aircraft | Fee | Details |
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Oversized baggage on WestJet or WestJet Encore |
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Yes | 158 cm – 203 cm (62 in. – 80 in.) in combined dimensions. |
Oversized baggage on WestJet travelling to/from Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago | N/A | Guests travelling to/from Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago are not permitted oversized baggage, with the exception of one golf bag that must contain golf clubs. | |
Overweight baggage on WestJet or WestJet Encore |
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Yes | More than 23 kg (51 lb.) but not exceeding 45 kg (100lb.)3 |
Sporting equipment on WestJet or WestJet Encore |
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May apply1 | See our sporting equipment page for items accepted, packing instructions, restrictions and items which will not be charged an oversize fee. |
Cremated remains
• All cremation containers will be X-rayed. Documentation from a funeral home does not provide exemption to the screening requirement.
• The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority recommends that cremated remains be transported in temporary containers (such as those made from plastic, cardboard or cloth) as these containers are more likely to scan clearly and pass security screening. Please note: screening officers are not permitted to open a cremation container, and will not inspect the contents if you open it yourself.
• Containers that do not pass security screening as carry-on baggage will not be accepted as checked baggage.
• For more information please visit catsa.gc.ca
Equipment for infants and children
Lap-held infant
Two pieces of infant equipment (e.g. infant restraint system, playpen or stroller) are permitted at no charge and can be checked at the gate as you board.
Fare-paying child/infant
One piece of equipment for a child/infant (e.g. approved restraint system (car seat), playpen or stroller) will be permitted at no charge in addition to the checked baggage allowance.
WestJet only allows infant and child restraint systems approved by Transport Canada or the Federal Aviation Administration to be used on board the aircraft. For details on non-acceptable and acceptable infant and child restraint systems, please see approved restraint systems (car seats).
Humanitarian aid
WestJet will review requests for one piece of checked baggage containing humanitarian aid (departing Canada) or return of one rescue animal (to Canada) per guest.
Request a fee waiver for humanitarian baggage.
Labelling your baggage
In spite of our best efforts, baggage may sometimes be delayed or go missing. Should this occur, one of the best ways to help ensure you and your belongings are reunited is to attach a tag with your name and contact information, clearly, to each bag.
It's also a good idea to place your contact information inside your baggage. You can place a business card or our WestJet guest information form in a visible spot.
Military baggage information
WestJet waives baggage fee(s)* for active or veteran Canadian military personnel.
Any military personnel travelling for business or personal reasons can do so with a maximum of four bags on WestJet flights and a maximum of three bags on WestJet Encore flights at no additional charge. We will not charge overweight and/or oversized baggage fee(s) fee(s) for military personnel; however, baggage exceeding our maximum permitted size or weight will not be accepted as guest baggage and must be shipped via cargo (all applicable fees apply).
Please be aware of the following military identification we accept, and what you must produce before you board your flight:
- A CFOne card with "CF" or "V"
- Certificate of Service (CF 54 or CF 75) from any branch of the Canadian military
- Discharge certificate from any branch of the Canadian military
- DND ID card for National Defense (NDI 20)
- Record of Service Card (NDI 75)
- Statement of Service from any branch of the Canadian military
- Valid DND temporary ID card (NDI 10)
- National Association of Federal Retirees with “Canadian Armed Forces Veteran” stated on the card.
WestJet also waives the baggage fees* for active military personnel from other countries who show valid military identification.
* Note: To have your baggage fee(s) waived, WestJet must be the operating carrier on the entire journey.
This exemption does not extend to:
- Current Department of National Defence (DND) public servants and their families
- Serving and former Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and their families
- Other members of first-response agencies, peace officers, etc.
- Current staff of Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and their families
- Current staff of Defence Construction Canada (DCC) and their families
- Current staff of Communications Securities Establishment (CSE) and their families
- Honourary Colonels/Captains(N), Lieutenant Colonels/Commanders and their families
- Former Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces with a pension and their families
- Former Staff of Department of National Defence (DND) with a pension and their families
- Family members of the Staff of the Non-Public Funds (NPF), Canadian Forces (CF)
- Family members of the Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC)
Packing checklist
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Travelling with or transferring baggage to our airline partners
If you are travelling with one of our airline partners, the baggage policies of the other carrier may apply. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the fees for your journey by visiting our airline partners page. Fees are collected on a one-way basis by the airline operating the first flight for each direction of your journey.
Legal, restrictions and terms and conditions
- Legal note1
The fee and the amount charged will be based on the fare level purchased, where you are travelling to and from, and on the marketing carrier (the airline selling the seat). WestJet service fees >
- Legal note2
Third and fourth checked pieces are accepted on a space-available basis to/from all destinations excluding Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago.
- Legal note3
For baggage over this weight, please contact WestJet Cargo at 1-866-952-2746 (1-866-WJCARGO).
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- Prices may not reflect real-time pricing or availability. Prices will be updated at least every two hours.
- Prices displayed above are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is made and accepted.
- Seasonal start and end dates apply and are indicated in the booking flow.
- Advertised prices, taxes and fees may fluctuate based on exchange rate.
- Seats at these fares are limited and may not be available on all flights.
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- Non-refundable.
- Advance purchase required.
- Flights may not operate on certain days.
- All fares shown are one-way.
*Vacation package prices: terms and conditions
- Limited quantities available at prices listed.
- Package prices may not reflect real-time pricing or availability.
- Pricing on this page is based on previous data collection (cache). Although we strive to be as accurate as possible, up-to-date pricing and inventory will be provided upon your selection of a vacation package.
- Round-trip from select cities. Other departure cities and dates available, and prices to be as may be higher.
- Price is per guest, based on double adult occupancy unless otherwise specified.
- Taxes for U.S., Mexico and Caribbean destinations can fluctuate based on exchange rate.
- Transfers not included unless otherwise specified.
- Advance booking required.
- Non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Offers limited and subject to availability.
- New bookings only.
- Not valid on group bookings.
- Fuel surcharge between $44 - $90 round-trip still applies to Air MilesTM redemption bookings.
- Other restrictions may apply.
- Quebec licensee.
- OPC fees are charged at a rate of $1.00 per $1000.
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- Special offers highlighted on the dynamic package pricing may not be available on advertised departure dates. Special offers may include additional savings, resort credits, kids stay free and more. These offers will have their own travel terms, please visit WestJet Vacations offers page for additional offer details.