Our fares
What to know before you book.
Choose a fare that includes the benefits most important to you. Travel plans can change, for your peace of mind, look for the fare with ‘Flex’ in the name to ensure that the ability to change or cancel is included for no additional fee, just the difference in fare.
Fares with flexibility
EconoFlex, PremiumFlex and BusinessFlex: Change your flight for no fee. Any difference in fare will apply.
Econo, Premium and Business: Change your flight for an additional fee. Any difference in fare will apply.
If you're looking for the lowest price, our Basic fare is the most cost effective for those who know they will not require any changes. It is important to note that no changes are permitted when booking this fare.
WestJet Rewards members can sign in to compare available Member Exclusive savings with Economy, Premium and Business fares. Find savings on more seats and on more flights when you book your next flight and apply full payment of the base fare in WestJet dollars.
Basic
If you know you’re not going to make itinerary changes, and just want to get from A to B, then this is the fare for you.2,7,8
With a Basic fare, you’ll get our best possible price and our Economy inflight experience, however you will
NOT be eligible for:
- WestJet Rewards earn or qualifying spend
- Platinum or Gold benefits: same-day flight changes, complimentary upgrades or seat changes
- Seat changes or seat selection, at the time of booking or at check-in, without an additional fee7
- Changes, cancellations or refunds
To take advantage of your WestJet Rewards earn and tier benefits with more choice and flexibility, book Econo or EconoFlex.
When you choose Basic, you’ll miss out on WestJet Rewards earn and tier benefits
| Basic fare | |
| Earn WestJet dollars | ✖ |
| Eligible toward qualifying spend | ✖ |
| No fee for same-day flight changes at check-in for Gold & Platinum members | ✖ |
| Early access to purchase an upgrade to Premium or Business for Gold & Platinum members | ✖ |
| Eligibility for complimentary upgrade to Premium with the purchase of an EconoFlex fare for Silver, Gold & Platinum members | ✖ |
Econo and EconoFlex
Settle into your flight in our Economy cabin with a complimentary beverage and snack and onboard entertainment with WestJet Connect. With EconoFlex, if you’re travelling for business or leisure you will get the flexibility you want with change or cancellation fees included for flights.
| ✔ Included $ Available for a fee |
Basic | Econo | Econo Flex |
|---|---|---|---|
Checked bags1 |
$ |
$ |
1 |
Checked bags (Flights to and from Europe) |
$$ |
$ |
1 |
✖ |
$ |
✔ |
|
Seat selection7 |
$$ |
$ |
✔ |
WestJet Rewards earn8 |
✖ |
✔ |
✔ |
Legal, restrictions and terms and conditions
1. Overweight and oversized baggage fees may still apply.
2. Difference in fare may apply. Basic fares are not eligible for changes, cancellations or refunds.
7. Basic fares will be assigned a seat at check-in and can choose to change that seat for a fee. Standard selection is included for Econoflex.
8. Basic fares are not eligible for WestJet Rewards earn or qualifying spend. Platinum and Gold members will not be eligible for same-day flight changes, complimentary upgrades or seat changes.
Premium and PremiumFlex
When you book Premium or PremiumFlex, you’ll experience more leg and elbow room, and food and beverages included in your fare.4,6 Please note: Seating configurations may vary by aircraft.
| ✔ Included $ Available for a fee |
Premium | Premium Flex |
|---|---|---|
Extra leg and elbow room in Premium seats6 |
✔ |
✔ |
Inflight food and beverages (including wine, beer and spirits)4 |
✔ |
✔ |
Checked bags1 |
2 |
2 |
Priority screening3 |
✔ |
✔ |
Priority boarding |
✔ |
✔ |
WestJet Rewards earn |
✔ |
✔ |
$ |
✔ |
Legal, restrictions and terms and conditions
1. Overweight and oversized baggage fees may still apply.
2. Difference in fare may apply. For Premium fares, a cancellation fee will be charged and the remaining balance will be returned to Travel Bank.
3. At available airports.
4. Available on flights over 60 minutes. Menu selections vary depending on aircraft, flight length, time of day and availability.
6. Seats on flights operated by WestJet Encore and WestJet Link, operated by Pacific Coastal Airlines, do not have extra legroom or space. 2x2 Premium seats available on select 737 aircraft and will be retrofitted across our 737 fleet in 2019 and 2020. Not available on our 787 Dreamliner, Boeing 767, or flights operated by WestJet Encore or WestJet Link.
Business and BusinessFlex
We’ve redefined our travel experience with the introduction of a Business cabin in the newest member of our fleet, the 787 Dreamliner.
Spacious pods with lie-flat seats and refined dining from our restaurant-style menu is just the beginning.4,5 When you book a Business or BusinessFlex fare you’ll quickly realize that we mean business, too.
| ✔ Included $ Available for a fee |
Business | Business Flex |
|---|---|---|
Personal pods with lie-flat seats5 |
✔ |
✔ |
Inflight food and beverages (including wine, beer and spirits)4 |
✔ |
✔ |
Lounge access6 |
✔ |
✔ |
Checked bags1 |
2 |
2 |
Priority screening3 |
✔ |
✔ |
Priority boarding |
✔ |
✔ |
Priority baggage3 |
✔ |
✔ |
WestJet Rewards earn |
✔ |
✔ |
$ |
✔ |
Legal, restrictions and terms and conditions
- Overweight and oversized baggage fees may still apply.
- Difference in fare may apply. For Business fares, a cancellation fee will be charged and the remaining balance will be returned to Travel Bank.
- At available airports.
- On flights over 60 minutes. Menu selections vary depending on aircraft, flight length, time of day and availability.
- Seats only available in Business on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
- At available airports. Guests who book Business can also access a Delta Sky Club® at airports that are part of the same-day international itinerary.
- Basic fares will be assigned a seat at check-in and can choose to change that seat for a fee. Standard seat selection is included for EconoFflex in advance and during check-in. Preferred and Exit row seat selection will be charged at time of check-in for all fares