Independent summary, reviewed September 2026. WarBird Flight is not affiliated with Air Canada. Exact fees depend on route and fare; the agent quotes them for your booking.
Air Canada Baggage Allowance and Fees
What Air Canada includes for carry-on and checked bags, where fees apply, and how to add bags at the lowest price. Call (708) 866-8751 to add bags to a booking or to book a fare that includes them.
Carry-on
One carry-on and one personal item on all fares including Basic.
Checked bags
First-bag fees apply on most transborder and domestic economy fares; complimentary on many international routes and for Aeroplan elites.
Good to know
Air Canada's carry-on limits are enforced at the gate; oversized carry-ons are checked for a fee.
Overweight bags (over 50 lb / 23 kg on most carriers) and oversize bags carry extra fees on every airline. Sports equipment, instruments, and medical devices have their own rules; the agent can add them to the booking.
Fare classes and bags on Air Canada
- Basic: Lowest fare: no changes, no seat selection, boards last.
- Standard: Economy with changes for a fee plus fare difference, seat selection for a fee.
- Flex / Comfort / Latitude: Progressively more flexible economy fares; Latitude is fully refundable.
- Premium Economy / Business (Signature): Premium cabins on long-haul; Business Class on transborder and Signature Class on wide-body routes.
Baggage help on Air Canada
Licensed agents at our partner agency handle these by phone, 24/7. No charge for a quote.
Guides on baggage, seats, and special items
Airline policiesChecked Bag and Carry-On Rules Compared Across AirlinesHow the major US and international carriers differ on carry-ons, first-bag fees, and who gets bags free.
Airline policiesFlying with Sports Gear and Musical Instruments: Bags, Fees, and the Cabin RuleHow airlines handle golf clubs, skis, bikes, and surfboards, the rule that lets small instruments in the cabin, and how to protect a fragile item in the hold.
Booking tipsSeat Selection Fees: When You Pay, When You Don't, and Sitting TogetherHow seat fees work on the major US carriers, which fares include a seat, how families get seated together without paying, and when to just pick at check-in.
Airline policiesAirline Pet Policies Compared: In-Cabin, Checked, and CargoWhich airlines take pets in the cabin, size and fee rules, and the shrinking options for larger dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a checked bag on Air Canada?
A first-bag fee applies on most economy fares within North America; long-haul international usually includes one bag. The agent quotes the fee for your route.
What is Air Canada's carry-on size?
21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches for the carry-on, plus a personal item.
Air Canada booking · Air Canada changes and cancellations
Compiled by the WarBird Flight editors from each airline's published contract of carriage and U.S. Department of Transportation consumer rules, not marketing claims. Updated September 2026. Sources: DOT Office of Aviation Consumer Protection, Bureau of Transportation Statistics.