Tools & Forms
track your shipment
Get up-to-date status of your shipments
Enter your air waybill number:
Difficulty tracking your shipment?
Please verify that you've entered the correct air waybill number. If you still need assistance, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.
flight status
You can check on the status of a flight by visiting aircanada.com.
Discover Our APIs
Air Canada Cargo APIs empower you to integrate your applications and seamlessly synchronize information in real-time.
Benefits
Discover the benefits of using APIs and explore our library of current and upcoming APIs.
- Simplified cargo quoting and booking processes
- Customizable shipment notifications (coming soon)
- Enhanced efficiency for your operations
- Improved experience for your customers
- Simple integration
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Explore Available APIs
Explore APIs In Devlopment (Coming Soon)
- Have what you need to book?
- 1-800-387-4865 within Canada
- Book online now
- Contact an Air Canada Cargo office
Available APIs
Below, you’ll find our current APIs available for use. Discover the services and benefits each API can provide for your operations. Additional APIs will be released in the coming months.
Routing+Price
Our Routing+Price API is designed to improve operational efficiency by simplifying the air cargo quoting process. With Routing+Price, you can easily access our current rates, routings and available capacity for your intended shipment. Get your API key
Booking
Our Booking API is designed to help you save valuable time by simplifying the air cargo booking process. With Booking, you can easily confirm your bookings or change them when needed, empowering you with greater management of your bookings and improving your efficiency. Get your API key
APIs Coming Soon (In development)
Below, you’ll find our upcoming APIs currently in development. They will be made available for use in the coming months. Learn about the benefits these API can provide for your operations.
Schedule
With the Schedule API, you can instantly access our most recently updated Air Canada Cargo Flight and Trucking Schedule - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Schedule provides peace of mind in knowing information is always correct, especially while waiting to receive our monthly schedule.
Stay updated on availabilityTrack and Trace Push
With the Track and Trace Push API, you can setup push notifications for customizable shipment milestones as they happen directly to the device of your choice. Track and Trace Push eliminates the need to manually track the status of your shipment. Save time and ensure you’re with your shipment every step of the way.
Stay updated on availabilityAWB Completion
With the AWB Completion API, you can make real-time changes to your Air Canada Cargo Air Waybill (AWB) up until the moment of goods acceptance. AWB Completion is designed to improve operational efficiency through streamlined AWB updates and a simplified workflow, allowing you to keep up with customer demands.
Stay updated on availability
- Have what you need to book?
- 1-800-387-4865 within Canada
- Book online now
- Contact an Air Canada Cargo office
Get Your API Key
To use Air Canada Cargo APIs, you must fill out the application form below. Please choose all APIs of interest. We will contact you to complete the application process, issue your key, and provide connection instructions.
- Have what you need to book?
- 1-800-387-4865 within Canada
- Book online now
- Contact an Air Canada Cargo office
Mobile Tools
Air Canada Cargo offers several mobile options to give you instant access to real-time information about your shipments at your fingertips! It is now easier than ever to track your cargo, check its status and view flight schedule on the go.
Air Canada Cargo App
Air Canada makes it easier than ever for mobile users to track their shipments. So, no matter if you want to track your shipment, verify flight schedule, sign up for real-time Cargo Status Notification updates, or take advantage of one of the other options available, the Air Canada Cargo App (available for iOS or Android devices) has you covered.
- Have what you need to book?
- 1-800-387-4865 within Canada
- Book online now
- Contact an Air Canada Cargo office
Notifications
Will your shipment be delayed due to a severe snowstorm at the destination? Get the details sent directly to your mobile device or e-mail as they occur, all in real time. Subscribe now!
We strive to deliver the most accurate and reliable information to you. With our Cargo Notification services, we will be able to keep you updated about the details of your shipment, wherever you may be.
Cargo Notifications
Register for our Cargo Notification service to receive shipment status updates as they occur. Notifications will be sent directly to your text-messaging-enabled phone or your e-mail address.
The following Cargo Notifications can be sent:
- Shipment is booked;
- Shipment has been received by Air Canada;
- Shipment has been manifested on a flight;
- Shipment has departed on a flight;
- Shipment has been checked-in from a flight;
- Consignee has been notified of shipment arrival and
- Shipment has been delivered.
Overview of Air Canada Cargo Notifications
- Notifications apply only to shipments traveling on Air Canada and Jazz flights (domestic, transborder and international).
- You can sign up for a Cargo Notification for existing Air Waybills and even add multiple contact points to each notification.
- Notifications are sent as soon as the Air Waybill status is updated.
How Do I Subscribe?
To receive notifications, you will need to register for this service using:
- Air Canada Cargo’s mobile App for iOS; or,
- Air Canada Cargo's mobile App for Android.
We will do everything possible to ensure that we provide the most accurate cargo and schedule information at all times. However, Air Canada Cargo is not liable for non-delivery of messages and cannot guarantee the timeliness or reliability of SMS message receipt.
Air Canada Cargo iOS App
Air Canada makes it easier than ever for Apple iOS users to track their shipments.
Features
- My Cargo: Track all your cargo traveling on Air Canada and Jazz flights from a single location.
- Cargo Schedule: Find flight and truck schedules from origin to destination for your cargo.
- Cargo Notifications: Subscribe to receive cargo notifications directly to your text enabled mobile device or email.
- Track Cargo: Track cargo traveling on Air Canada and Jazz flights.
- My Flights: Track all your Air Canada flights from a single location.
- Find Flight: Find any Air Canada or Jazz operated flight.
How to download the app
From your iOS device
- From your iOS device's home screen, tap the"App Store" logo
- In the App Store, touch the Search icon
- In the Search box, type"Air Canada Cargo", then tap"Search"
- Select Air Canada Cargo from the results list
- Tap the"Get" button, the button will change to an"Install" button
- Tap the"Install" button
- Enter your Apple ID and password when prompted, then tap"OK"
- The Air Canada Cargo App will then download and install automatically on your iOS device
From your Mac/PC
- Click the image below to launch iTunes* and download the Air Canada Cargo iOS App
- Click"Get"
- Enter your Apple ID and password when prompted, then click"Get"
- The app will download to your iTunes.
- Once the download is complete, sync your iOS device to install the app.
Don’t have iTunes? Download iTunes
- Have what you need to book?
- 1-800-387-4865 within Canada
- Book online now
- Contact an Air Canada Cargo office
Air Canada Cargo Android App
Air Canada makes it easier than ever for Android users to track their shipments.
Features
- My Cargo: Track all your cargo traveling on Air Canada and Jazz flights from a single location.
- Cargo Schedule: Find flight and truck schedules from origin to destination for your cargo.
- Cargo Notifications: Subscribe to receive cargo notifications directly to your text enabled mobile device or email.
- Track Cargo: Track cargo traveling on Air Canada and Jazz flights.
- My Flights: Track all your Air Canada flights from a single location.
- Find Flight: Find any Air Canada or Jazz operated flight.
How to download the app
From your Android device
- From your Android device's home screen, tap the "Play Store" logo
- In the Play Store, touch the Search bar at the top
- In the Search box, type "Air Canada Cargo", then tap the magnifying glass icon
- Select Air Canada Cargo from the results list
- Tap the "Install" button
- Read through the disclaimers and tap"Accept"
- The Air Canada Cargo App will then download and install automatically on your Android device
From your Mac/PC
- Click the image below to go to the Google Play Store and download the Air Canada Cargo Android App
- Click"Install"
- Enter your Google ID and password when prompted, then click"Ok"
- The app will download to your Google account.
- Once the download is complete, sync your Android device to install the app.
- Have what you need to book?
- 1-800-387-4865 within Canada
- Book online now
- Contact an Air Canada Cargo office
Shipping Solution Finder
Some commodities, by their very nature, require special handling. We offer various shipping solutions for your special cargo to best protect the shipment's integrity and comply with regulatory requirements.
To determine which solution is best for you, pick the category that best describes your shipment from the dropdown below.
What are you shipping?
Tender and Retrieval Times
Tender and retrieval times vary by solution and service level. To find your tender and retrieval times, select the origin and destination of your shipment. Then choose the applicable Air Canada Cargo solution, service level and indicate if you are using a shipping container (See Unit Load Device for size considerations).
Tender Cut-Off Time
Retrieval Cut-Off Time
AC General Cargo
Standard
6 hours
6 hours
Priority1
4 hours
4 hours
AC DGR
Standard
Priority1
6 - 8 hours
4 hours
6 hours
4 hours
AC Fresh
Standard
Priority1
6 hours
4 hours
4 hours
3 hours
4 hours
4 hours
4 hours
4 hours
AC Absolute°
4 hours
3 hours
AC Secure
4 hours
4 hours
AC Compassion
4 hours
4 hours
AC Animals
3 hours
3-4 hours
AC Expedair
YUL, YYZ, YYC, YVR:
2 hours
All other stations:
1 hour
YUL, YYZ, YYC, YVR:
2 hours
All other stations:
1 hour
Notes:
- Times may differ by station.
- For AC Animals in Canada and the United States the maximum tender time is 4 hours.
- For mail shipments, please contact your local Air Canada sales office.
- Shipments of very unusual shape or size may require additional time for loading. Please check with your local Air Canada office when booking.
- Due to operational and regulatory constraints, these tender and retrieval times do not apply in South and Central America or the Caribbean.
- Please contact your local station for tender and retrieval times for these regions.
* Subject to Dangerous Goods Inspection
** No single piece over 20 kg
Forms & Reference
Booking a shipment
- Air Waybill
- Shipper’s Checklists:
Shipper declaration forms
Shipping labels
Setting up an account
