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 federal 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.