Canadian North Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

5T / MPE · Canada

Canadian North includes one free checked bag (max 50 lbs) on every fare; extra bags cost $86.25-$138 and are paid at the airport check-in counter. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Oct 8, 2026

Canadian North Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Economy

One free checked bag on all fares; Super-flex, Beneficiary and Aurora Diamond fares include a second free bag.

LabelAmountNotes
Econo / Saver, Flex, Aeroplan Redemption1 bag, max 50 lbs per item
  • 1st checked bag travels as priority baggage with the passenger.
Super-flex, Beneficiary, Aurora Diamond2 bags, max 50 lbs per item
  • 1st and 2nd checked bags travel as priority baggage with the passenger.

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

LabelAmount
Jet aircraft10 x 18 x 22 in (26 x 46 x 56 cm), max 22 lbs (10 kg)
ATR42 / ATR72 turboprops9 x 16 x 18 in (23 x 41 x 46 cm), max 22 lbs (10 kg)

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Canadian North

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to Manage My Trip on bookings.canadiannorth.com and retrieve your reservation to review how many checked bags your fare includes.
  2. Sort and pack your bags so your most important items are in the bags you want to arrive with you.
  3. If you are bringing more than 3 checked bags, contact Canadian North Cargo before travel to arrange drop-off and pick-up.
  4. At the airport, present your bags at the check-in counter and pay any extra, overweight or oversize fees to the Customer Service Agent.
  5. Keep the baggage receipt until all of your bags have arrived.

Prices

Fees in CAD inclusive of tax; charged per direction of travel. Only fare-included bags fly as priority, extra bags fly standby.

LabelAmountNotes
1st bag (all fares)FREE
  • Priority baggage that travels with the passenger.
  • Maximum 50 lbs per checked item.
2nd bag, Econo / Saver, Flex, Aeroplan Redemption$86.25
  • Excess baggage that travels standby on a space-available basis.
2nd bag, Super-flex, Beneficiary, Aurora DiamondFREE
  • Priority baggage that travels with the passenger.
3rd bag (all fares)$138
  • Excess baggage that travels standby on a space-available basis.
4th and 5th bagsSee official pricing
  • Cannot be accepted at the airport check-in counter.
  • Must be shipped by Canadian North Cargo.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online in advance?

No. Canadian North does not sell extra baggage online in advance; extra, overweight and oversize fees are paid at the airport check-in counter when you check in.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Extra, overweight and oversize baggage fees are collected by a Customer Service Agent at the airport check-in counter. Use Manage My Trip on bookings.canadiannorth.com to manage your reservation before travelling.

How does the airline calculate extra baggage charges?

Fees are in Canadian dollars (CAD), inclusive of 5-15% tax depending on itinerary. Only bags included in your fare travel as priority; additional bags travel standby. Fees are charged for each direction of a return ticket, and again each time you check in baggage at the counter when the ticket includes a stopover.

How many extra bags can I buy, and what are the bag limits?

Each checked item must not exceed 50 lbs. A maximum of 3 bags can be checked at the airport counter; 4th and 5th bags must be shipped by cargo. Items over 100 lbs cannot be checked at the counter and must go by cargo. Oversize means total dimensions over 62 in (158 cm).

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

Items weighing 51-100 lbs cost $172.50 per item; items over 100 lbs must be shipped by cargo. Items larger than 62 in (158 cm) total dimensions cost $230 per item. All checked baggage fees are cumulative, except overweight and oversize: if an item is both overweight and oversized, only the lower of the two fees applies.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage?

There is no online pre-purchase window. Extra bags are paid for at the airport check-in counter on the day of travel, so arrive with enough time for the agent to process them. If you are bringing more bags than the counter accepts, contact Canadian North Cargo before travel day.

Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?

If every flight on the ticket is operated by Canadian North, Canadian North baggage rules apply. If the ticket also includes partner-operated flights and the first flight is operated by a partner (Air Canada, Air Inuit, Air North, Calm Air or WestJet), that partner's baggage guidelines, allowances and fees apply to all flights on the ticket.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?

Passengers travelling with infants may check a car seat or bassinet plus a fully collapsible stroller at no extra charge. Excess bags travel standby and are not guaranteed to arrive on the same flight. Aurora Concierge members should check the Aurora Rewards programme for their additional allowance.

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