Baggage allowance

You are allowed to check 2 to 4 bags on a WestJet flight, except with WestJet Encore, where you are allowed 2 to 3 bags. The number of bags allowed over 2, and baggage fees required, depend on your fare bundle and WestJet Rewards tier benefits.

Only 2 bags are allowed if you’re flying to Cuba, Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago.

To travel with more than the standard number of bags allowed, you can ship additional luggage through WestJet Cargo.  

Learn about baggage allowance

Learn about carry-on bags

How much a bag costs, is based on your fare bundle and WestJet Rewards tier. These are the fees for bookings made on or after April 27, 2022 for travel on or after June 1, 2022:

• 1st bag: pre-paid $30-$35.40 check-in $40-$47.20
• 2nd bag: pre-paid $50-$59 check-in $60-$70.80
• Excess bags (3rd and 4th bag): $100 - $118
• Oversized baggage (63-80 in. / 158-203 cm): $100 - $118
• Overweight baggage (51-100 lb. / 23-45 kg): $100 - $118
• Handling fee for firearms and sports equipment: $50 - $59
  
  

Bookings made on or before April 26, 2022, for travel anytime: 

• 1st bag: pre-paid $30-$35.40 check-in $30-$35.40
• 2nd bag: pre-paid $30-$35.40 check-in $30-$35.40
• Excess bags (3rd and 4th bag): $100 - $118
• Oversized baggage (63-80 in. / 158-203 cm): $100 - $118
• Overweight baggage (51-100 lb. / 23-45 kg): $100 - $118
• Handling fee for firearms and sports equipment: $50 - $59

The baggage fee if you purchased a Basic fare and are travelling to or from Europe, please note the following checked bag fees:

• 1st bag: pre-paid $60-$70.80 check-in $70-$82.60
• 2nd bag: pre-paid $90-$106.20 check-in $100 - $118

Fees are combinable where applicable. For example: if an item is overweight, oversized and is a second item, then all 3 fees apply.

Guests are encouraged to pre-pay for their first and second bags to save, as baggage fees will increase by $10 within 24 hours of departure or when checking-in at the airport as of June 1, 2022.

Baggage fees are charged in Canadian (CAD) dollars, for flight departures outside Canada, baggage fees will be converted and charged in the local currency of the departure country. GST is charged fees for all itineraries that originate in Canada. Guests are encouraged to pre-pay for their first and second bags to save, as baggage fees will increase by $10 within 24 hours of departure or when checking-in at the airport.

When is my baggage fee included?

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.

See all baggage fees

You can prepay for up to two pieces of checked baggage on WestJet operated flights when you book online or at any time up to 24 hours before your flight through Manage Trips.

Checked baggage fees may also be paid when you check-in online or at the airport 24 hours to 60 minutes before you fly.

Guests are encouraged to pre-pay for their first and second bags to save, as baggage fees will increase by $10 within 24 hours of departure or when checking-in at the airport. 

The size of checked baggage must be within 157 total cm (62 total in.) and not weighing more than 23 kg (50 lb.).

Oversized luggage exceeds 157 cm (62 in.) in total combined dimension (length + width + height), but less than 203 cm (80 in.).

Overweight luggage exceeds 23 kg (51 lb.), but no more than 45 kg (100 lb.).

For flights to and from Europe, Overweight luggage exceeds 23kg (51 lb.), but no more than 32 kg (70 lb.)

Baggage exceeding the accepted number, weight or dimensions must be shipped through WestJet Cargo.

Learn about checked baggage allowance

We are big fans of sport and are happy to take you to your next big win. From golf clubs to surfboards, find what you need to get your gear to the game. Applicable baggage fees apply.

We recognize that your sport may be as unique as you, so if you don’t find your sport listed here, search What can I bring?. For packing instructions, more detail on restrictions or other information related to sporting equipment, please contact us by phone.

Sending your sports equipment ahead or your gear doesn’t meet our size guidelines?

WestJet Cargo may be a good option for you.

Travelling with a child under 2

When you travel with a child on your lap, you can check 2 pieces of infant equipment (e.g. car seat, bassinet or stroller), in addition to your checked baggage allowance, free of charge.

Travelling with a child over 2

A child or infant travelling in a paid seat, you can check one piece of child/infant equipment (e.g. car seat, playpen or stroller), in addition to their checked baggage allowance, free of charge. 

Guidelines for infant equipment

Priority baggage means your bags will be tagged so they are among the first to the arrival carousel.​

Eligible guests include​

• Platinum and Gold members and their travel companions on the same reservation1
• Guests seated in Business or Premium​

PLEASE NOTE: If using a self-serve bag drop station, please be sure to see a WestJet agent to have a yellow priority indicator tag added to your baggage tag(s) prior to drop off.​

Become a WestJet Rewards member or upgrade your seat.​

1Not available for companions when travelling on a group reservation

Prepaid checked baggage fees are refundable in the event of a flight cancellation. 

• Prepaid checked bags can only be added on WestJet operated flights. 
• Prepaid checked baggage fees can be paid online for first and second bags only. If first and second bags are already included for as part of the fare bundle selected, or as part of  WestJet  Rewards member benefits, additional bags can only be added at the airport.

Baggage fees change within 24 hours of your flight. First and second bag fees will increase by $10 within 24 hours of departure during check-in, including check-in at the airport. Guests are encouraged to pre-pay for their first and second bags, you can do so here. 

Flights with prepaid checked bags can be cancelled online and bags fees will be refunded.

Flights with prepaid checked bags can be changed online and pre-paid bag fees will be carried over to your new flight.

Guests can bring 1 item of carry-on baggage and 1 personal item for no fee on WestJet and WestJet Encore flights, provided they meet the following size requirements:

• Max size for carry-on bag: 53 cm x 23 cm x 38cm (21 in. x 9 in. x 15 in.)
• Max size for personal item: 41 cm x 15 cm x 33 cm (16 in. x 6 in. x 13 in.)

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

Learn more about carry-on baggage

Each guest can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one personal item.

Carry-ons must fit in the overhead bin, for example, a backpack or small suitcase. Smaller, personal items need to fit underneath the seat in front of you, like a purse, sports ball or laptop.

In addition to the carry-on baggage allowance, other items are also allowed in the cabin, regarding they can be properly stowed. For more information, and to view a full list of items that are accepted, see additional items.

Your carry-on and personal items should not exceed the following size restrictions:

• Carry-on bag: 53 cm x 23 cm x 38cm (21 in. x 9 in. x 15 in.)
• Personal item: 41 cm x 15 cm x 33 cm (16 in. x 6 in. x 13 in.)

Items which do not fit into the sizing device or exceed our carry-on allowance will be placed in checked baggage and applicable baggage fees may be collected. Learn more about carry-on baggage

What you are allowed to bring in your carry on luggage depends on where you are going and what is allowed through security. Check out the link below to see what you can carry-on, or what’s best kept in your checked baggage.

What can I bring?

No, WestJet and WestJet Encore do not require this information prior to your flight departure.

In a word: no. Guests can bring a diaper bag in addition to the 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item allowed, as long as it contains items for an infant only. See additional items.