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WestJet Excess Baggage Fees
What WestJet charges for overweight bags, extra bags and buying baggage at the airport instead of online — from the official policy, checked 30 October 2026.
| Extra bags | 3rd and 4th checked bags: $100-118 at self-serve check-in in most fare/route groups on the official table; some groups charge $150-189 |
| Prepaid online vs airport | Prepaying is always the cheapest of the three channels on WestJet's official fee table; self-serve check-in costs more and airport check-in costs the most |
| Currency | CAD |
Your included allowance (for reference)
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| UltraBasic | No bag included. 1st checked bag fee: prepay $50-59, self-serve check-in $60-71, airport check-in $70-83 |
| Econo / Member Exclusive | No bag included. 1st checked bag fee: prepay $40-48, self-serve check-in $50-59, airport check-in $60-71; 2nd bag prepay $55-65 |
| EconoFlex | 1st checked bag free; 2nd bag prepay $55-65 |
| Premium / PremiumFlex | 1st and 2nd checked bags free |
| Business / BusinessFlex | 1st and 2nd checked bags free |
Fee ranges shown are from WestJet's official baggage fee page (example table for tickets purchased on or after 16 Sep 2025 and before 23 Apr 2026, fees in CAD including the tax range). Amounts vary by route and purchase date; other purchase windows and route groups on the same page show different ranges.
How the charges fit together
WestJet publishes a per-bag charge for pieces beyond the included count, different prices for buying in advance versus paying at the airport. The charges are separate and can stack: a bag can be inside your piece count and still be overweight, and an extra bag paid for at the airport can cost more than the same bag bought in advance. Work through them in order — count your pieces against the included allowance below, weigh each bag against its per-bag limit, and only then decide whether buying extra allowance in advance beats paying at the desk.
The cheapest way to avoid these fees
The surest way to pay none of the charges on this page is to book a fare that already includes your bags: on WestJet, the first fare with checked baggage included is EconoFlex (1st checked bag free; 2nd bag prepay $55-65). Whether upgrading beats the fees depends on the fare difference — compare that number at booking with the fees above; both are published, and the comparison takes a minute.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an extra checked bag on WestJet?
3rd and 4th checked bags: $100-118 at self-serve check-in in most fare/route groups on the official table; some groups charge $150-189
Should I buy extra WestJet baggage online or pay at the airport?
Prepaying is always the cheapest of the three channels on WestJet's official fee table; self-serve check-in costs more and airport check-in costs the most
What is already included before WestJet excess fees apply?
UltraBasic: No bag included. 1st checked bag fee: prepay $50-59, self-serve check-in $60-71, airport check-in $70-83; Econo / Member Exclusive: No bag included. 1st checked bag fee: prepay $40-48, self-serve check-in $50-59, airport check-in $60-71; 2nd bag prepay $55-65; EconoFlex: 1st checked bag free; 2nd bag prepay $55-65
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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