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 anytime:
- 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 (third and fourth 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
If you purchased a Basic fare and are travelling to or from Europe, please note the following checked bag fee:
- 1st bag: pre-paid $60-$70.80 check-in $70-$82.60
- 2nd bag: pre-paid $90-$106.20 check-in $100 - $118
If you purchased a Basic fare and are travelling to or from Asia, please note the following checked bag fee:
- 1st bag: pre-paid $70-$82.60 check-in $80-$94.40
- 2nd bag: pre-paid $100-$118 check-in $110-$129.80
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
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
Baggage fees can vary based on travel destination, fare bundle and WestJet Rewards tier, learn more about baggage fees.
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.
Fees are combinable where applicable. For example: if an item is overweight, oversized and is a second item, then all 3 fees apply.
Prepay for bags and save. Guests are encouraged to prepay for their first and second bags, as baggage fees will increase by $10 within 24 hours of departure.
Baggage fees are charged in Canadian (CAD) or U.S. (USD) dollars, depending on the booking’s country of origin. For flights departing from outside Canada, baggage fees will be converted and charged in the local currency of the departure country, GST is charged on fees for all itineraries that originate in Canada.
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