Air Canada Baggage Policy

Air Canada allows a carry-on bag up to 21.5 x 15.5 x 9" (55 x 40 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. There is no published weight limit, but you must be able to lift your bag into the overhead bin unassisted.

The personal item on Air Canada must fit within 13 x 17 x 6" (33 x 43 x 16 cm) and slide fully under the seat in front of you. Laptop bag, purse, or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.

The first checked bag on Air Canada costs $35 on most domestic economy fares, and the second bag costs $50. Prices shown are approximate USD equivalents of published CAD fees. Economy Basic fares on North America and sun destinations pay $35 first / $50 second bag (CAD 45 / 68). Most international economy fares include 1 free checked bag. Aeroplan Elite status and Air Canada credit cardholders receive free bags.

Bags weighing 51 to 70 lb incur an overweight fee of $118. Bags 71 to 100 lb are charged $236. Oversize bags between 63 and 80 linear inches are $118. Fees are charged in addition to the standard checked bag fee.

Yes. Air Canada Economy Basic passengers can bring one carry-on bag plus one personal item. A checked bag on Economy Basic costs around $35.

Four common ways: (1) pack in a carry-on and personal item only (confirm your bag fits the Air Canada carry-on size of 21.5 x 15.5 x 9"); (2) hold a Air Canada co-branded credit card, which typically waives the first checked bag fee for the cardholder and companions on the same reservation; (3) reach elite status in the airline's frequent flyer program, where mid-tier and above usually waive one or two bags per direction; (4) book a higher fare class (Premium Economy, Business, First) where checked bags are included.

Air Canada currently has a low gate-check risk based on our review of boarding policies and traveler reports. Overhead bin space is usually sufficient on full flights.