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WestJet Check-in Times & Boarding Cutoffs

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WestJet Check-in Times & Boarding Cutoffs — Summary

When WestJet check-in opens, airport and bag drop cutoffs for domestic and international flights, and how early the gate closes.

Key Travel Facts & Insights

  • When online check-in opens: 24 hours before departure..
  • Domestic airport cutoff: 45 minutes within Canada..
  • International airport cutoff: 60 minutes before departure..
  • Bag drop deadline: 45 minutes domestic, 60 minutes international..
AirlineWestJet
IATA CodeWS
TopicCheck-in & Boarding
Last reviewed2026-07-31

When online check-in opens

24 hours before departure.

Domestic airport cutoff

45 minutes within Canada.

International airport cutoff

60 minutes before departure.

Bag drop deadline

45 minutes domestic, 60 minutes international.

Boarding and gate closure

Gates close 15 minutes before departure domestically. Allow extra time at Calgary and Toronto for US preclearance on US-bound flights.

Doing it in the app

westjet.com and the app handle changes, seats and bags.

WestJet check-in & boarding — common questions

When does WestJet check-in open?

24 hours before departure.

How early do I need to be at the airport for WestJet?

Domestic: 45 minutes within Canada. International: 60 minutes before departure. Bags: 45 minutes domestic, 60 minutes international.

How long before departure does the WestJet gate close?

Gates close 15 minutes before departure domestically. Allow extra time at Calgary and Toronto for US preclearance on US-bound flights.

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