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WestJet has a pretty clear-cut baggage policy that makes life easy when planning your travels.
Checked luggage is included with some fares, and where this is not included, the first checked bag is a reasonable $30 to $35.40 regardless of your destination.
1 personal item: FREE
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE
Size Restrictions
WestJet does not disclose any weight restrictions and states that the item must be light enough for the passenger to lift into the overhead compartment without assistance.
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
Stroller Check Policy
Checked bags must adhere to a maximum weight of 50 pounds (23 kg) and must not exceed maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (157 cm).
Some fare types include the first or second bag for free, while others will incur a fee.
| Fare Type | Prepaid | Check-in | Prepaid | Check-in | |
| First Bag | Second Bag | Third or Fourth Bag | |||
| Basic, Econo, or Member Exclusive | $30 to $35.40 | $40 to $47.20 | $50 to $59 | $60 to $71 | $100 to $118 each |
| EconoFlex | No fee | ||||
| Premium or PremiumFlex | No fee | ||||
| Business or BusinessFlex | |||||
| Fare Type | Prepaid | Check-in | Prepaid | Check-in | |
| First Bag | Second Bag | Third or Fourth Bag | |||
| Basic | $60 to $71 | $70 to $82.60 | $90 to $107 | $100 to $118 | $100 to $118 each |
| Econo, or Member Exclusive | $30 to $35.40 | $40 to $47.20 | $50 to $59 | ||
| EconoFlex | No fee | ||||
| Premium or PremiumFlex | No fee | ||||
| Business or BusinessFlex | |||||
Depending on the departure country, fees are charged in either CAD or USD and the additional goods and service tax is applied on all itineraries that originate in Canada.
* For WestJet flights to/from Europe maximum weight must not exceed 70 pounds/32 kg.
** To transport bags exceeding this weight, passengers can call WestJet Cargo at 866-952-2746.
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to WestJet’s policies. WestJet also charges a $50 (CAD/USD) handling fee for transporting select sporting equipment and firearms.
The following passengers receive free checked bag benefits:
The free bag benefit applies to the eligible passenger and up to 8 companions on the same reservation (excluding WestJet groups and WestJet Vacations group bookings). The WestJet Rewards ID must be on the reservation at the time of check-in.
WestJet permits active or veteran military personnel to bring 4 bags for free if traveling for business or pleasure. When traveling on WestJet Encore the limit is 3 bags. Overweight and oversize charges are also waived, provided they do not exceed the maximum excess allowance.
This applies to Canadian military and active military personnel from other countries who present valid military identification. Some restrictions apply as to who the benefit extends to.
1 free bag is permitted per passenger carrying humanitarian aid, provided it does not exceed the standard size and weight allowances.
WestJet encourages passengers to prepay for the first 2 pieces of baggage during booking or any time up to 24 hours before flight departure at a discounted rate. Checked baggage fee increases by $10 within 24 hours of departure or while checking in at the airport.
Here are the ways you can prepay:
WestJet does not allow passengers to add baggage by calling its contact center.
To pay to check bags on WestJet, one of the Capital One cards below can help offset the fees:
Simply use your Capital One miles to pay for your travel statement charges (e.g. baggage fees) within 90 days of purchase at a rate of 1 cent per mile.
To see more airline baggage fees and policies, click here.
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17 comments
Donna Hofferd
February 01, 2020
Can I pay for a check bag when I check in?
Jarrod West
February 02, 2020
Hi Donna,
Yes, you can pay for a bag when you check in.
Jacqueline
February 09, 2020
Hi. Is it cheaper to check in 2 bags 1 weighing 50 lb the 2nd bag weighing 20 lbs at $30 and $50 then it is to check in one overweight bag at $100 ?
Or does the two bags checked in cost $30 and $50 and the overweight charge of $100 totalling $180? Thank you
Catherine Luther
February 11, 2020
Hi Jacqueline,
The overweight charge is in addition to the initial baggage fee so it would be cheaper for you to purchase 2 bags.
Nina
July 05, 2020
My luggage was overweight by 4 lbs and I got charged $115.00.
Dave
July 21, 2020
Hi, do you know if I can pay baggage fee with westjet dollar?
Jarrod West
July 22, 2020
Hi Dave,
Yes, you should be able to pay your baggage fees with WestJet dollars. Thanks for reading!
Patricia
December 21, 2020
Can you provide info on Disability items such as a walker, wheelchair, scooter, etc? Others may want to know about baby strollers, car seats, and sports items, skis, golf clubs, surfboards, snowboards, electric scooters, bicycles, etc.
Jarrod West
December 21, 2020
Hi Patricia,
You can view WestJet’s policies on those items directly on their website at this link.
Patricia Manley
August 09, 2021
Can I check in a box if it is within the linear range?
Jarrod West
August 10, 2021
Hi Patricia,
If your box fits the size dimensions and weight allowance, then yes you should be able to check it.
shuen
September 03, 2021
These are one-way prices, right?
Jarrod West
September 03, 2021
Hi Shuen,
Yes, the prices listed are one-way prices.
Idalmys Lippens
October 25, 2021
Can I pay for my luggage with my travel bank credit?
Jarrod West
October 26, 2021
Hi Idalmys,
Yes, you should be able to pay for your luggage with your travel bank funds. Safe travels!
Angella Lamarche
June 20, 2023
I just checked in and got charged for bags even though I purchased my ticket with my WestJet Elite card.
Keri Stooksbury
June 20, 2023
Hi Angella – Contact information for WestJet directly can be found at https://www.westjet.com/en-us/contact/phone. Thanks for reading!
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