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.
- Additional/different fees may apply if your flight is operated by one of our Star Alliance or other airline partners or if you’re travelling with Air Canada Vacations.
- 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 | |
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| Standard fare |
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| Business Class / Premium Economy / Latitude / Comfort / Flex fares |
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* 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 –
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.