2026 checked bag fees
WestJet baggage fees
On flights within Canada and between Canada and the U.S., the first checked bag on WestJet costs CA$45 (about $32) if you pay online (CA$70 at the airport) and the second CA$60 (about $42).
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
About $32. CA$70 at the airport
About $42. More at the airport
Up to 158 cm (62 in) in total
UltraBasic: CA$55 for the first
Quick answer
On flights within Canada and between Canada and the U.S., the first checked bag on WestJet costs CA$45 (about $32) if you pay online (CA$70 at the airport) and the second CA$60 (about $42). Included on most fares; UltraBasic fares on most routes allow only a personal item. Some guides list 56 × 36 × 23 cm.
- 1st checked bag
- CA$45 (About $32. CA$70 at the airport)
- 2nd checked bag
- CA$60 (About $42. More at the airport)
- Weight limit
- 23 kg (Up to 158 cm (62 in) in total)
- Cheapest fare
- No free bags (UltraBasic: CA$55 for the first)
What will my bags cost on WestJet?
- 1st bag on Econo$32
- Each way, per traveler$32
- Prepaid prices on Econo fares. Paying at the airport costs more; UltraBasic bags start at CA$55.
WestJet checked bag fees
Prices one way, per traveler, on flights within Canada and between Canada and the U.S..
On Econo
Prepaid prices on Econo fares. Paying at the airport costs more; UltraBasic bags start at CA$55.
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 1st bag | CA$45about $32 | CA$70 |
| 2nd bag | CA$60about $42 | Higher |
On UltraBasic
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 1st bag | CA$55about $39 | Higher |
| 2nd bag | CA$70about $49 | Higher |
Free checked bags by fare
- UltraBasicNone
- EconoNone
- EconoFlex1 bag
- Premium and Business2 bags
Each bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) and 158 cm (62 in) in total.
How to avoid WestJet bag fees
Who checks bags free
- WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard: first bag free for you and up to 8 companions
- WestJet Rewards Silver and Platinum members
Ways to pay less
- • Pay ahead online when the airline charges more at the airport.
- • Weigh your bag at home: going over 23 kg can cost more than a second bag.
- • Travel carry-on only: check the WestJet carry-on size.
WestJet vs. other Canadian airlines
On regular economy fares, one way, in U.S. dollars.
| Airline | 1st bag | 2nd bag | Free bags (regular fare) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WestJet | $32 | $42 | NoneEcono |
| Air Canada | $45 | $60 | NoneEconomy Standard |
- WestJet
- 1st bag
- $32
- 2nd bag
- $42
- Free bags
- None · Econo
- Air Canada
- 1st bag
- $45
- 2nd bag
- $60
- Free bags
- None · Economy Standard
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WestJet baggage FAQ
On flights within Canada and between Canada and the U.S., the first checked bag on WestJet costs CA$45 (about $32) if you pay online (CA$70 at the airport) and the second CA$60 (about $42).
Airports WestJet flies from
Airport guides with transit, terminals, lounges and parking.
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fees as published for tickets bought from April 23, 2026. Airlines change bag fees often, so confirm the price for your trip when you book.
- WestJet: official baggage information
- Daily Hive: WestJet raises checked bag fees again (Apr 2026)
- Vancouver Is Awesome: WestJet increases the cost of checked bags (Apr 2026)
- European Central Bank: euro foreign exchange reference rates (Oct 16, 2026)
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