WestJet Airlines Flight Booking

WestJet Airlines is Canada’s second-largest airline, based in Calgary, Alberta, and has flown to more than 100 destinations since 1996. Calgary International Airport (YYC) serves as its global hub, with Toronto Pearson (YYZ) as a secondary hub. WestJet is not part of a global alliance, but holds codeshare and points-sharing agreements with partner airlines. It carries over 25 million passengers annually.

Quick Facts about WestJet Airlines

WestJet operates as an independent Canadian airline with a points-based loyalty program.

Detail	Information
IATA Code	WS
ICAO Code	WJA
Headquarters	Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Loyalty Program	WestJet Rewards, earned in points rather than miles
Fleet Size	153 aircraft

How to Book a WestJet Airlines flight?

You can book WestJet tickets through several channels: the official website, phone, the mobile app, and the reservation line. 

Official Website	Visit westjet.com, select your flight date and destination, and book your flight online.
WestJet Mobile App	Download the WestJet mobile app for iOS or Android and purchase tickets from the comfort of your home.
Contact Center	Call 1-888-WESTJET (1-888-937-8538) to book flights from Canada and the U.S. over the phone.
WestJet Vacation	Book flight bookings involving hotel bundles through www.westjetvacations.com.
Third-Party Website	Use third-party travel agencies or online portals to book flights with WestJet Airlines.

WestJet Cabin Classes and Fare Types Overview

WestJet sells three cabin classes, split into 7 fare bundles.

Cabin Class	Available Fare Types	Ideal For
Economy Cabin	UltraBasic, Econo, and EconoFlex	Budget-conscious travelers, families, and everyday flying.
Premium Cabin	Premium and PremiumFlex	Travelers want extra space, priority service, and free bags.
Business Cabin	Business and BusinessFlex	Luxury, privacy, and fully lie-flat pods (Boeing 787 only).

WestJet Airlines Phone Numbers

Different WestJet phone lines handle bookings, vacations, baggage, and accessibility separately.

Reason for Calling	Number
New or existing bookings (North America)	1-888-937-8538, open 24/7
Calling from outside North America	-3432
WestJet Vacations packages	1-877-737-7001
Lost or damaged baggage	1-866-666-6224
Accessibility requests	1-866-693-7853

WestJet offers multiple fare bundles, three cabin tiers, and routes across Canada, the U.S., the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe. Customers can manage bookings, choose seats, add baggage, earn WestJet Rewards dollars, and access select lounge and partner benefits.

Modern Fleet of WestJet Airlines

The WestJet Group runs a mostly Boeing mainline fleet, kept highly standardized, and adds a regional turboprop fleet for shorter routes.

• Boeing 737-8 MAX
• Boeing 737-800 NG
• Boeing 737-700 NG
• Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
• De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400)

WestJet Primary Airport Hubs

WestJet builds its network around one global connecting hub and three major secondary focus cities across Canada.

• Calgary International Airport (YYC)
• Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
• Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
• Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Extensive Route Network of WestJet

North America:

• North America
• Alberta, Calgary (YYC)
• Alberta, Edmonton (YEG)
• Alberta, Fort McMurray (YMM)
• Alberta, Grande Prairie (YQU)
• British Columbia, Vancouver (YVR)
• British Columbia, Victoria (YYJ)
• British Columbia, Abbotsford (YXX)
• British Columbia, Campbell River (YBL)
• British Columbia, Comox Valley (YQQ)
• British Columbia, Fort St. John (YXJ)
• British Columbia, Kamloops (YKA)
• British Columbia, Kelowna (YLW)
• British Columbia, Nanaimo (YCD)
• British Columbia, Penticton (YYF)
• British Columbia, Prince George (YXS)
• British Columbia, Terrace-Kitimat (YXT)
• Manitoba, Winnipeg (YWG)
• Manitoba, Brandon (YBR)
• Nova Scotia, Halifax (YHZ)
• Nova Scotia, Sydney (YQY)
• New Brunswick, Fredericton (YFC)
• New Brunswick, Moncton (YQM)
• Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John’s (YYT)
• Newfoundland and Labrador, Deer Lake (YDF)
• Newfoundland and Labrador, Gander (YQX)
• Northwest Territories, Yellowknife (YZF)
• Ontario, Ottawa (YOW)
• Ontario, Toronto (YYZ)
• Ontario, Hamilton (YHM)
• Ontario, Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF)
• Ontario, London (YXU)
• Ontario, North Bay (YYB)
• Ontario, Sault Ste. Marie (YAM)
• Ontario, Sudbury (YSB)
• Ontario, Thunder Bay (YQT)
• Ontario, Windsor (YQG)
• Quebec, Montreal (YUL)
• Quebec, Quebec City (YQB)
• Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown (YYG)
• Saskatchewan, Regina (YQR)
• Saskatchewan, Saskatoon (YXE)
• Yukon, Whitehorse (YXY)
• Georgia, Atlanta (ATL)
• Texas, Austin (AUS)
• Massachusetts, Boston (BOS)
• Illinois, Chicago (ORD)
• Colorado, Denver (DEN)
• Michigan, Detroit (DTW)
• Florida, Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
• Hawaii, Honolulu (HNL)
• Texas, Houston (IAH)
• Hawaii, Kahului (OGG)
• Hawaii, Kona (KOA)
• Nevada, Las Vegas (LAS)
• California, Los Angeles (LAX)
• Minnesota, Minneapolis (MSP)
• Tennessee, Nashville (BNA)
• New York, New York JFK (JFK)
• California, Orange County/Santa Ana (SNA)
• Florida, Orlando (MCO)
• California, Palm Springs (PSP)
• Arizona, Phoenix (PHX)
• Oregon, Portland (PDX)
• California, San Diego (SAN)
• California, San Francisco (SFO)
• Washington, Seattle (SEA)
• Florida, Tampa (TPA)
• Virginia, Washington Dulles (IAD)
• Alaska, Anchorage (ANC)
• Quintana Roo, Cancun (CUN)
• Quintana Roo, Cozumel (CZM)
• Jalisco, Guadalajara (GDL)
• Oaxaca, Huatulco (HUX)
• Guerrero, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH)
• Baja California Sur, Loreto (LTO)
• Colima, Manzanillo (ZLO)
• Sinaloa, Mazatlán (MZT)
• Yucatán, Mérida (MID)
• Mexico City, Mexico City (MEX)
• Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido (PXM)
• Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
• Baja California Sur, San José del Cabo (SJD)
• Nayarit, Tepic (TPQ)
• Quintana Roo, Tulum (TUL)
• Belize, Belize City (BZE)
• Guanacaste, Liberia (LIR)
• Panama, Panama City (PTY)
• Honduras, Roatán (RTB)
• São Paulo, São Paulo (GRU)

Caribbean & Central America:

• New Providence, Nassau (NAS)
• Grand Bahama, Freeport (FPO)
• Saint Michael, Bridgetown (BGI)
• Grand Cayman, George Town (GCM)
• Kingston Parish, Kingston (KIN)
• Saint James, Montego Bay (MBJ)
• Bonaire, Kralendijk (BON)
• Aruba, Oranjestad (AUA)
• Sint Maarten, Philipsburg (SXM)
• Providenciales, Providenciales (PLS)
• Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata (POP)
• La Altagracia, Punta Cana (PUJ)
• María Trinidad Sánchez, Samaná (AZS)
• San Juan, San Juan (SJU)
• Saint George, St. George’s (GND)
• Saint John, St. John’s (ANU)
• Vieux Fort, Vieux Fort (SLU)
• Curaçao, Willemstad (CUR)

South America:

• São Paulo, São Paulo (GRU)

Europe:

• Wales, Cardiff (CWL)
• Scotland, Edinburgh (EDI)
• Scotland, Glasgow (GLA)
• England, London Heathrow (LHR)
• Dublin, Dublin (DUB)
• Île-de-France, Paris (CDG)
• Catalonia, Barcelona (BCN)
• Madrid, Madrid (MAD)
• Lazio, Rome (FCO)
• Capital Region, Reykjavik (KEF)
• Azores, Ponta Delgada (PDL)
• Capital Region, Copenhagen (CPH)
• North Holland, Amsterdam (AMS)

Asia:

• Chiba, Tokyo Narita (NRT)
• Incheon, Seoul Incheon (ICN)

WestJet Airlines Carry-on & Checked Baggage Allowance

The WestJet baggage allowance allows passengers to bring a carry-on bag and a personal item, while the number of checked bags varies by fare.

Fare Type	Carry-On Allowance	Personal Item	Checked Baggage Allowance	Max. Weight Per Checked Bag
Business / BusinessFlex	1 piece	1 item	2 pieces	23 kg / 50 lbs
Premium / PremiumFlex	1 piece	1 item	1 piece	23 kg / 50 lbs
EconoFlex	1 piece	1 item	1 piece	23 kg / 50 lbs
Econo	1 piece	1 item	0 (paid add-on)	23 kg / 50 lbs
UltraBasic	0 (domestic/US), 1 piece (Europe)	1 item	0 (paid add-on)	23 kg / 50 lbs

In-Flight Services and Facilities

WestJet has built its cabin experience around a mix of entertainment, connectivity, and small comforts.

• Device-Based Streaming (WestJet Connect)
• Paid Wi-Fi
• Standard Cabin Seating
• Snack and Drink Service
• Full Meals on Long-Haul Flights
• Power Outlets
• Duty-Free Purchases
• Blankets and Pillows
• Special Meal Requests
• Activities for Younger Flyers

Accessibility Services

WestJet arranges accessibility services and assistance for passengers who need special help during their journey.

• Wheelchair Assistance
• Medical Accommodations
• Unaccompanied Minor Program
• Traveling With Pets
• Family Seating Requests

Earning Through WestJet Rewards

WestJet Rewards lets flyers turn tickets into points that can go toward future travel.

• Tiered Membership Perks
• Points Earning and Redemption

Access WestJet Airlines Airport Lounges

Travelers flying with WestJet can access airport lounges based on their ticket type and loyalty tier.

• WestJet’s Own Elevation Lounges
• Plaza Premium Lounge Partnerships
• Business Class Entry
• Top-Tier WestJet Rewards Entry

Making Changes to a WestJet Reservation

Travelers can modify their WestJet reservations by changing the date, seat, time, destination, or canceling the trip through the “Manage Trip” feature on the website.

• Rebook a Flight
• Change Travel Dates
• Pick or Change a Seat
• Add a Checked Bag
• Upgrade to a Higher Cabin
• Request a Meal or Assistance
• Download a Receipt or Itinerary
• Cancel a Booking

Latest WestJet News

WestJet has recently made several changes to its route network, partnerships, and vacation brand.

• WestJet has launched its largest-ever winter 2026/27 sun schedule to Latin America and the Caribbean.
• The airline is adding new seasonal routes and higher frequencies to Caribbean destinations like Aruba and Punta Cana.
• The airline is expanding European service with new or resumed flights to cities such as Copenhagen and Lisbon.
• New domestic and cross-border routes are launching in Q3 2026, including Campbell River and Guadalajara.
• Some U.S. routes are being cut to shift capacity toward high-demand sun destinations.
• Long-haul growth continues with flights to São Paulo, Tokyo, and Seoul.
• WestJet is enhancing WestJet Rewards and co-branded credit card offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions