Fees related to baggage and optional services

We’ve assembled information on our baggage policies, as well as details on our optional product and service charges.

About the prices on this page

  • Fees are accurate as of June 21, 2023, and are subject to change without notice.
  • Unless otherwise stated, fees displayed are in Canadian dollars (CAD) (Bank of Canada Currency Converter))
  • Unless otherwise stated, fees are inclusive of the minimum (0%) to maximum (20%) tax which may apply, based on your itinerary.
  • Fees apply to flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada Rouge.
  • As you search for and book your flight, the exact prices (including taxes, fees, and other charges) will be displayed prior to completing your purchase and will be in the currency of the country edition you are using.

About the prices on this page

Unless otherwise stated, fees are in Canadian dollars (CAD) (Bank of Canada Currency Converter)

  • As you search for and book your flight, all prices will be displayed in the currency of the country edition you are using.

Fees are inclusive of the minimum (0%) to maximum (20%) tax which may apply, based on your itinerary.

  • As you search for and book your flight, the exact taxes, fees and other charges applicable to your booking will be displayed prior to completing your purchase.
  • Fees apply to flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada Rouge. Additional/different fees may apply if your flight is operated by another carrier.
  • If you are travelling with Air Canada Vacations, please contact them directly, or view their specific terms and conditions
  • Find out more about travelling with our Star Alliance or other airline partners.

Rest assured that, as you search for and book your flight, all prices will be displayed in the currency of the country edition you are using. In addition, all taxes, fees and other charges will be displayed prior to completing your purchase.

Fees are accurate as of June 21st, 2018 and are subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, fees are in United States dollars (USD) and are inclusive of the minimum (0%) to maximum (20%) tax which may apply, based on your itinerary.

Fees are accurate as of June 21st, 2018 and are subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, fees are in Canadian dollars (CAD). You can use the Bank of Canada Currency Converter Opens in New Window to convert the amounts below to the currency of your choice.

Carry-on baggage

No fees apply to carry-on baggage, provided it respects our carry-on baggage guidelines.

When you travel on Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge or Air Canada Express, you can bring on board:

  • 1 standard article
  • 1 personal article
  • your coat, small purse, special need or infant care item, including a small collapsible stroller

View our carry-on baggage policy for complete details.

Checked baggage

When you travel on Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge or Air Canada Express (flights operated by Jazz), your free baggage allowance is determined by your fare, destination, date of ticket purchase and loyalty program status.

If your itinerary includes travel with one of our codeshare partners or with another airline, it’s important to know that the baggage policies of the other carrier may apply

Weight and size restrictions - all itineraries

Maximum weight per bag 50 lb (23 kg)
Maximum linear dimensions per bag 62 in (158 cm)

Checked baggage charges

Fees displayed below are per one way of travel.

Economy Class travel within Canada

  • Basic and Standard fares:
    • 1st bag: $35.00 - $42.00
    • 2nd bag: $50.00 - $60.00
  • comfort and Flex fares:
    • 1st bag: free
    • 2nd bag: $50.00 - $60.00
  • Latitude fares:
    • 2 bags free
  • Basic and Standard fares:
    • 1st bag: $35.00
    • 2nd bag: $50.00
  • comfort and Flex fares:
    • 1st bag: free
    • 2nd bag: $50.00
  • Latitude fares:
    • 2 bags free

Economy Class travel between Canada and the U.S.

  • Basic and Standard fares:
    • 1st bag: $35.00 - $42.00
    • 2nd bag: $50.00 - $60.00
  • comfort and Flex fares:
    • 1st bag: free
    • 2nd bag: $50.00 - $60.00
  • Latitude fares:
    • 2 bags free
  • Basic and Standard fares:
    • 1st bag: $35.00
    • 2nd bag: $50.00
  • comfort and Flex fares:
    • 1st bag: free
    • 2nd bag: $50.00
  • Latitude fares:
    • 2 bags free

Economy Class travel between Canada and Mexico or the Caribbean

  • Basic and Standard fares:
    • 1st bag: $35.00
    • 2nd bag: $50.00
  • Comfort and Flex fares:
    • 1st bag: free
    • 2nd bag: $50.00
  • Latitude fares:
    • 2 bags free

Note: Prices are before any applicable taxes.

  • Basic and Standard fares:
    • 1st bag: $35.00
    • 2nd bag: $50.00
  • Comfort and Flex fares:
    • 1st bag: free
    • 2nd bag: $50.00
  • Latitude fares:
    • 2 bags free

Other International travel

The baggage allowance for flights between Canada and other international destinations varies based on the route selected and the date your ticket was issued.

  • A first bag fee of $75.00 applies to Economy Basic fares and Aeroplan Standard Rewards.
  • The fee for a second bag is $100.00.

View our complete checked baggage policy for details.

Note: Prices are before any applicable taxes.

Additional checked baggage

Overweight and oversize limits - all itineraries

  • Bags weighing 50 to 70 lb (23 to 32 kg) are accepted as overweight.
  • Bags measuring 63 to 115 in (160 to 292 cm) are accepted as oversized.

Additional checked baggage fees

Fees displayed below are per one way of travel.

Travel within Canada

Overweight/oversized bag

  • Overweight or oversized bag: $100.00 - $120.00
  • Overweight and oversized bag: $100.00 - $120.00 (single fee)

Additional bag (over and above your standard allowance)

  • Additional bag: $100.00 - $120.00
  • No overweight or oversize fee applies to an additional bag for which the additional bag fee of $100.00 - $120.00 is paid.

Overweight/oversized bag

  • Overweight or oversized bag: $100.00
  • Overweight and oversized bag: $100.00 (single fee)

Additional bag (over and above your standard allowance)

  • Additional bag: $100.00
  • No overweight or oversize fee applies to an additional bag for which the additional bag fee of $100.00 is paid.

Travel between Canada and the U.S.

Overweight/oversized bag

  • Overweight or oversized bag: $100.00 - $120.00
  • Overweight and oversized bag: $100.00 - $120.00 (single fee)

Additional bag (over and above your standard allowance)

  • Additional bag: $100.00 - $120.00
  • No overweight or oversize fee applies to an additional bag for which the additional bag fee of $100.00 - $120.00 is paid.

Overweight/oversized bag

  • Overweight or oversized bag: $100.00
  • Overweight and oversized bag: $100.00 (single fee)

Additional bag (over and above your standard allowance)

  • Additional bag: $100.00
  • No overweight or oversize fee applies to an additional bag for which the additional bag fee of $100.00 is paid.

Travel between the U.S. and Mexico/Costa Rica/Caribbean/Bermuda

Overweight/oversized bag

  • Overweight or oversized bag: $100.00
  • Overweight and oversized bag: $100.00 (single fee)

Additional bag (over and above your standard allowance)

  • Additional bag: $225.00
  • No overweight or oversize fee applies to an additional bag for which the additional bag fee of $225.00 is paid.

Note: Prices are before any applicable taxes.

Travel between Canada and other international destinations

Overweight/oversized bag

  • Overweight or oversized bag: $100.00
  • Overweight and oversized bag: $100.00 (single fee)

Additional bag (over and above your standard allowance)

  • Additional bag: $225.00
  • No overweight or oversize fee applies to an additional bag for which the additional bag fee of $225.00 is paid.

Note: Prices are before any applicable taxes.

Optional product and service charges

Advance standard seat selection

Make your standard seat selection in advance to secure the seat that best suits your needs.


Prices

Basic fare
  • Within Canada / Canada-U.S.: $14 - $60 CAD/USD*
  • Caribbean and Mexico:: $30 - $60 CAD/USD**
  • International Flights: $30 - $90 CAD/USD*
Standard fare
Business Class / Premium Economy / Latitude / Comfort / Flex fares
  • Complimentary, regardless of your itinerary

* Prices are per passenger, per one-way flight segment and inclusive of taxes. Flight segments are identified by a change in flight number, with each new flight number representing a flight segment. Fees apply to flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge or an Air Canada Express carrier.

Air Canada Bistro

Meal and snack items: $4.00 - $21.54
Alcoholic beverages: $8.95 - $11.94
Earphones: $3.95 – $9.54 (complimentary for unaccompanied minors)
Pillow and blanket plus: $7.00 - $8.26

Meal and snack items: $3.00 - $10.56
Alcoholic beverages: $6.50 - $8.85
Earphones: $3.50 – $4.13 (complimentary for unaccompanied minors)
Pillow and blanket plus: $7.00 - $8.26

Meal and snack items: $3.00 - $19.00
Alcoholic beverages: $7.95 - $11.44
Earphones: $3.50 (complimentary for unaccompanied minors)
Pillow and blanket plus: $7.00

More about our cabins and meals

The range of prices for meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages represents the lowest priced item in that category without tax to the highest priced item in the category inclusive of the maximum applicable tax.

Any-time flight change

Change your flight up to two (2) hours before departure online via the ‘Manage Bookings’ link, or by calling Air Canada Reservations.

Fees displayed are per one way of travel. The fare difference will apply if you change to a higher fare.

Travel within Canada

Fare Purchased Change Fee
Business Class (flexible) No change fee
Business Class (lowest) $52.50 - $57.50 $50.00
Latitude No change fee
Comfort Within 60 days of departure: $26.25 – $ 28.75 $25.00
Outside 60 days: no change fee
Flex Within 60 days of departure: $52.50 - $57.50 $50.00
Outside 60 days: $26.25 - $28.75 $25.00
Standard Within 60 days of departure: $105 - $115 $100.00
Outside 60 days: $52.50 - $57.50 $50.00
Basic No changes permitted

† The fare difference applies if you change to a higher fare.

Other itineraries

Cancellations and refunds

Within Canada / between Canada and the U.S.

Business Class (flexible)/Premium Economy (flexible)/Latitude fares:

  • Fully refundable, no cancellation fees

Business Class (lowest)/Premium Economy (lowest)/comfort/Flex/Standard fares:

  • Non-refundable. Credit for future travel.

Basic fare:

  •  Non-refundable. No credit for future travel.

International Travel

Refundability depends on your itinerary as well as your fare type. In the case of refundable tickets, a cancellation fee applies:

  • $500.00 - $590.00* $500.00

The cancellation fee displayed represents the maximum payable fee. The actual fee may be lower for some itineraries.

Sun destinations
International

Not sure what fare type you purchased? You can confirm your fare type by reviewing your itinerary receipt.

Learn more about your fare options and our refund and cancellation policy.

Hunting equipment

A fee applies as follows when travelling with firearms or with antlers and horns:

  • Antlers and horns: $150.00 - $177.00 $150.00
  • Firearms: $50.00 - $59.00 $50.00

The fee applies to one-way flights and for each way of travel on round-trip and multi-segment flights.

More about hunting equipment.

Wi-Fi

Available on select Air Canada flights between Toronto/Montreal and Los Angeles over the United States.

  • Enjoy full Internet access for only $9.95 CAD
  • Handheld devices connect for only $7.95 CAD

More about in-flight WiFi

Last-minute purchase of an upgrade to Business Class

The price of a last-minute upgrade to Business Class is based on the flight segment for which the upgrade is being selected.

Maple Leaf Lounge access

Travelling on a Flex, comfort, Latitude, or Premium Economy fare? Maple Leaf Lounge access when you book your flight with us.

  • Flex: $79.00 - $94.80 $50.00
  • comfort: $59.00 - $70.80 $40.00
  • Latitude: $49.00 - $58.80 $25.00
  • Premium Economy: $49.00 - $58.80
  • Flex: $50.00 - $60.00 $50.00
  • comfort: $40.00 - $48.00 $40.00
  • Latitude: $25.00 - $30.00 $25.00

Oxygen medipak service

Air Canada's Medipak oxygen fee structure applies to international flights and flights between Canada and the U.S.

Fees vary between $220.00 and $1070 and are based on flow rate, flight duration and the number of eligible segments in your itinerary.

More on the use of medical oxygen while travelling

Oxygen fees are tax exempt.

Pets in the cabin or the baggage compartment

We'll always do our best to accommodate your cat or dog on board.

In the cabin

  • $50.00 per one way for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S.
  • $100.00 per one way for all other itineraries

 

In the baggage compartment

  • $105.00 per one way for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S.
  • $270.00 per one way for all other itineraries

More about travelling with your pet

Preferred Seats

Enjoy the comfort of more legroom or knee space when you travel in Economy class.

Prices (including taxes) range from $20 to $199 CAD/USD per one-way flight segment and are based on your itinerary.

More about Preferred seats

Flight segments are identified by a change in flight number, with each new flight number representing a flight segment.

Same-day airport changes

Subject to availability, you can request a same-day flight change by visiting the Air Canada airport counter. You must request the change before the departure of your original flight.

Fees displayed below are per one way of travel.

Within Canada –

  • Business Class (flexible)/Latitude fares: complimentary
  • Business Class (lowest)/Flex/comfort fares: $75.00
  • Standard fare - select routes: $100.00
  • Standard fare - all other routes: $150.00
  • Basic fare: No changes permitted

Other itineraries –

Between Canada and the U.S.
Sun destinations
International

Service for unaccompanied minors

Kids travelling alone are escorted by our highly-trained staff from the moment they arrive at airport check-in until they reach their destination.

  • $100.00 per one way, per child, per flight

More about our unaccompanied minor service

Sports equipment

The following fee applies when travelling with a bicycle or a firearm used for a sporting activity:

  • $50.00

The following fee applies when travelling with a surfboard, paddleboard, kiteboard, wakeboard or wave ski:

  • $100.00

The fee applies to one-way flights and for each way of travel on round-trip and multi-segment flights.

More about travelling with sports equipment and other special items.