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WestJet Check-in Times & Boarding Cutoffs
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..
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.
More WestJet help
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