WestJet Fees
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Comprehensive reference of documented fees for WestJet. Data points are linked to official sources and verified for 2026 travel.
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Documented Fees
13 Verified Rows
| Category | Amount | Conditions | Pricing | When | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry on | 0.00 CAD | One carry-on bag and one personal item included; size and weight limits apply; enforcement may vary by aircraft; per flight | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Checked baggage | 0.00 CAD | First checked bag included on EconoFlex, Premium, and Business fares; allowance varies by route and fare brand | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Checked baggage | 35.00 CAD | First checked bag fee on Econo fares; fees may vary by route | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Checked baggage | 50.00 CAD | Second checked bag fee where not included; fees may vary by route | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Overweight baggage | From 100 to 150 CAD | Overweight checked bag (23–32 kg); bags over 32 kg are not accepted | Not published | at airport | Source ↗ |
| Oversize baggage | From 100 to 150 CAD | Oversize checked bag (over 158 cm L+W+H); acceptance subject to aircraft and airport handling limits | Not published | at airport | Source ↗ |
| Seat selection | 0.00 CAD | Standard seat selection included on EconoFlex, Premium, and Business fares; timing and availability depend on fare; at booking / manage booking | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Seat selection | From 10 to 60 CAD | Advance seat selection fee on Econo fares; price varies by route and seat type; at booking / manage booking | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Seat selection | From 30 to 199 CAD | Preferred or extra legroom seats; price varies by route and timing; at booking / manage booking | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Change cancellation | 0.00 CAD | No change fee on EconoFlex and higher fares; fare difference applies; before departure | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Change cancellation | Varies CAD | Change fees apply on Econo fares; amount varies by fare bundle and route; fare difference applies; before departure | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Change cancellation | Not permitted CAD | Refunds not permitted on the most restrictive Econo bundles except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances; after booking | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Unaccompanied minor | 100.00 CAD | Unaccompanied Minor service fee per direction; age eligibility and routing restrictions apply | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
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