Service Fees
There are quite a few service fees, and we want to make sure you understand them. 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 baggage fees
Whether you pride yourself in packing light or you can't travel without a full set of luggage, know ahead what your bags will cost so there’s no surprises at check-in or when you prepay for baggage online.
Pre-pay for bags and save. Guests are encouraged to pre-pay for their first and second bags, as baggage fees will increase by $10 within 24 hours of departure during check-in, including at the airport.
Pre-paid checked bags are eligible on WestJet operated and marketed flights, for flights operated or marketed by our airline partners, bags can only be added at check-in.
Pre-paid option is available for first and second checked bag only. If first and second bags are already included as part of the fare bundle selected, or as part of WestJet Rewards member benefit, additional bags can be added at check-in.
Baggage fees based on fare class when traveling in the US and Canada:
First Checked Bag |
Second Checked Bag | Third Checked Bag | Fourth Checked Bag | |
Prepay | $30-35.40 | $50-59 | $100-118 | $100-118 |
Check-in | $40-47.20 | $60-71 | $100-118 | $100-118 |
Baggage fees based on fare class when travel to/from Europe:
First Checked Bag |
Second Checked Bag | Third Checked Bag | Fourth Checked Bag | |
Prepay | $60-70.80 | $90-107 | $100-118 | $100-118 |
Check-in | $70-82.60 | $100-118 | $100-118 | $100-118 |
Baggage fees based on fare class when travel to/from Asia:
First Checked Bag |
Second Checked Bag | Third Checked Bag | Fourth Checked Bag | |
Prepay | $70-82.60 | $100-118 | $160-188.80 | $160-188.80 |
Check-in | $80-94.40 | $120-141.60 | $160-188.80 | $160-188.80 |
Baggage fees based on fare class when travel to/from all other locations:
First Checked Bag |
Second Checked Bag | Third Checked Bag | Fourth Checked Bag | |
Prepay | $30-35.40 | $50-59 | $100-118 | $100-118 |
Check-in | $40-47.20 | $60-71 | $100-118 | $100-118 |
Overweight and oversized bags for all fares: $100-$118
Baggage fees are charged in Canadian (CAD) or U.S. (USD) dollars, depending on the country of the ticket origin. For flight departures outside Canada, baggage fees will be converted and charged in the local currency of the departure country. GST is charged on 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.
Change fees
For bookings made directly through westjet.com or by calling WestJet, the following fees apply.
Change fees apply for each affected flight – per direction, per person, and difference in fare may apply.
Change up to 24 hours after booking
Most bookings can be changed within 24 hours of booking. If you have reserved a flight that departs within 24 hours, change fees and fare rules will apply. Flights that depart more than 24 hours after the time of booking, can be changed within the first 24 hours for no fee, however any difference in fare will apply
Changes more than 24 hours after the time of booking
Basic fares: No changes are permitted.
All other fares: A change fee may apply and any difference in fare will apply.
Change fees are charged per direction, per person except for changes on flights to and from Europe, where change fees are charged per transaction, per person.
Fares with flexibility
EconoFlex, PremiumFlex and BusinessFlex: Change your flight for no fee. Any difference in fare will apply.
Bookings made on or after Sept 1, 2022:
Change fee for: | Econo | Econo Flex |
Premium | Business |
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Flight within Canada |
100-118 CAD |
No fee |
100-118 CAD |
100-118 CAD |
Flight between Canada and all destinations |
100-118 CAD |
No fee |
100-118 CAD |
100-118 CAD |
Flight between Canada and Europe | 150-177 CAD 99 EUR 83 GBP |
No fee | 300-354 CAD 228 EUR 192 GBP |
500-590 CAD 381 EUR 321 GBP |
Flight between Canada and Asia | 150-177 CAD |
No fee | 300-354 CAD 31,587 JPY |
500-590 CAD 52,645 JPY |
Bookings made on or before Aug 31, 2022:
Change fee for: | Econo | Econo Flex |
Premium | Business |
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More than 60 days until your flight |
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Flight within Canada |
50–59 CAD |
No fee |
50–59 CAD |
100-118 CAD |
Flight between Canada and all destinations (except Europe) |
50–59 CAD/USD |
25-30 CAD/USD |
50–59 CAD/USD |
100-118 CAD/USD |
Flight between Canada and Europe |
100-118 CAD 68 EUR 56 GBP |
100-118 CAD 68 EUR 58 GBP |
100-118 CAD 68 EUR 58 GBP |
400-472 CAD 264 EUR 224 GBP |
60 days or less to your flight |
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Flight within Canada |
100-118 CAD |
No fee |
100-118 CAD |
100-118 CAD |
Flight between Canada and all destinations (except Europe) |
100-118 CAD/USD |
100-118 CAD/USD |
100-118 CAD/USD |
100-118 CAD/USD |
Flight between Canada and Europe |
250-295 CAD 165 EUR 138 GBP |
250-295 CAD 165 EUR 138 GBP |
250-295 CAD 165 EUR 138 GBP |
400-472 CAD 264 EUR 224 GBP |
Note:
- Changes must be made more than two (2) hours before flight departure
- For Member Exclusive fares, refer to the attributes of the equivalent fare bundle booked (e.g. for Member Exclusive (Economy), see rules for Econo; for Member Exclusive (Premium), see rules for Premium, etc.)
- Effective November 4, 2021, for changes on a Member Exclusive fare, the original booking must be cancelled, and a new booking made, subject to Member Exclusive fare availability. This cancellation and rebooking can be done on Manage Trips, by calling our Contact Centre, or through the priority support numbers available to Platinum and Gold members. WestJet dollars on the cancelled booking will be reinstated to your account and the original expiration date (if applicable) will continue to apply. Member Exclusive fare bookings made before November 4, 2021 can be changed by calling our Contact Centre.
- For companion voucher bookings, changes must be made before the expiry date of the voucher used for the original booking.
Cancellation fees
Cancellation fees apply for each affected flight – per direction, per person.
For all fares, except Basic, you may cancel flights up to two hours before scheduled departure. If you fail to cancel before your flight’s scheduled time of departure, you will be considered a no-show.
Cancellations requested up to 24 hours after booking
Most bookings can be cancelled within 24 hours of booking. If you have reserved a flight that departs within 24 hours, cancellation fees and fare rules will apply. Flights that depart more than 24 hours after the time of booking, can be cancelled within the first 24 hours for no fee.
Cancellations more than 24 hours after the time of booking
Basic fares: There is no refund or future travel credit for cancellations.
A cancellation fee may apply and any difference in fare will apply.
Cancellation fees are charged per direction, per person except for cancellations on flights to and from Europe, where cancellation fees are charged per transaction, per person.
Cancellations up to 24 hours after booking
EconoFlex fares: Cancel your flight for no fee. Credit will be deposited in your Travel Bank.
PremiumFlex and BusinessFlex fares: Cancel your flight for no fee. Refund returned to original form of payment.
Bookings made on or after Sept 1, 2022:
Cancel fee for: | Econo | Econo Flex |
Premium | Business |
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Flight within Canada |
100-118 CAD |
No fee |
100-118 CAD |
100-118 CAD |
Flight between Canada and all destinations |
100-118 CAD/USD |
No fee |
100-118 CAD/USD |
100-118 CAD/USD |
Flight between Canada and Europe | 150-177 CAD 99 EUR 83 GBP |
No fee | 300-354 CAD 228 EUR 192 GBP |
600-708 CAD 396 EUR 336 GBP |
Flight between Canada and Asia | 150-177 CAD 15,794 JPY |
No fee | 300-354 CAD 31,587 JPY |
600-708 CAD 63,174 JPY |
Bookings made on or before Aug 31, 2022:
Cancel fee for: | Econo | Econo Flex |
Premium | Business |
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More than 60 days until your flight |
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Flight within Canada |
50–59 CAD |
No fee |
50–59 CAD |
100-118 CAD |
Flight between Canada and all destinations (except Europe) |
50–59 CAD/USD |
25-30 CAD/USD |
50–59 CAD/USD |
100-118 CAD/USD |
Flight between Canada and Europe |
100-118 CAD 68 EUR 56 GBP |
100-118 CAD 68 EUR 56 GBP |
100-118 CAD 68 EUR 56 GBP |
600-708 CAD 396 EUR 336 GBP |
60 days or less to your flight |
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Flight within Canada |
100-118 CAD |
No fee |
100-118 CAD |
100-118 CAD |
Flight between Canada and all destinations (except Europe) |
100-118 CAD/USD |
100-118 CAD/USD |
100-118 CAD/USD |
100-118 CAD/USD |
Flight between Canada and Europe |
250-295 CAD 165 EUR 138 GBP |
250-295 CAD 165 EUR 138 GBP |
250-295 CAD 165 EUR 138 GBP |
600-708 CAD 396 EUR 336 GBP |
Note:
- For Member Exclusive fares, refer to the attributes of the equivalent fare bundle booked (e.g. for Member Exclusive (Economy), see rules for Econo; for Member Exclusive (Premium), see rules for Premium, etc.)
Seat fees
Don’t miss out on the seat you want. Whether you prefer a window or aisle seat, or perhaps you want to be one of the first off the aircraft upon arrival, then you’ll want to reserve your seat ahead of time.
Fees for advanced seat selection
If you skip seat selection, your seat will be automatically assigned for no fee. Choosing a seat at any time will result in the following fees based on your fare:
Fare | Standard seat | Preferred seat | Exit row seat |
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Basic | 5-250 CAD |
5-250 CAD |
5-250 CAD |
Econo |
5-250 CAD |
5-250 CAD | 5-250 CAD |
EconoFlex |
✔ |
5-236 CAD |
5-250 CAD |
Premium/Business | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Pet kennels
When your pet flies WestJet, they're our guest. Okay, so they don't get spicy snack mix or inflight entertainment - yet - but we do work hard to ensure your pet travels in comfort and safety. To ensure we provide the best ride for your pet, travel dates, kennel sizes, animal types and other restrictions apply. Learn more.
- pets are not accepted at all hotels, or may be permitted with additional charges. Please contact the hotel directly to inquire.
- To add kennel as carry-on or checked baggage to a WestJet flight please contact us.
- Not travelling with your pet? WestJet Cargo can help get your animal where they are going.
Travelling option | Fee |
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In the cabin (carry-on) |
Travel within/between Canada and the U.S. $50 - $59 CAD/USD Travel between Canada/U.S. and all destinations outside the U.S. $100 - $118 CAD/USD |
As checked baggage |
Travel within/between Canada and the U.S. $100 – $118 CAD/USD Travel between Canada/U.S. and all destinations outside the U.S. $200 - $236 CAD/USD |
On their own (as cargo) |
Please contact WestJet Cargo at 1-866-952-2746 (1-866-WJCARGO). |
Inflight experience
All WestJet aircraft are cashless. We accept the WestJet RBC® MasterCardǂ, American Express®, Diners Club International®, Discover®, MasterCard® and Visa®. On-board purchases are charged in Canadian dollars. Guests seated in Premium receive food and beverages (beer, wine and spirits). WestJet reserves the right to limit alcohol service.
Service | Fee and details |
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Non-alcoholic beverage and snack |
Complimentary (on flights over one hour) |
3.49-10.49 CAD (availability based on flight time and duration) |
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7.99-9.49 CAD (availability based on flight time and duration) |
Additional options
Did you know we fly lobsters too? And you don't even have to buy them a seat (just a special box). We have some other special services that you might be interested in. Unfortunately, lemon herb butter is not one of them.
Service | Fee and details |
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$100-118 CAD per direction |
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Travel Bank credit extension |
$20-23.00 |
Excess valuation |
$10-11.80 CAD per item |
Contact Centre Booking Fee for Basic fare7 |
$15.75 per guest |