Does Air Canada have online check-in?

Yes, Air Canada's Web Check-in allows you to check-in up to 12 hours before your flight departs. All you need is an internet connection and a printer!

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What are the requirements for using Web Check-in?

• Check-in 1-24 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart if flying within Canada.
• Check-in 1.5-24 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart if flying to the United States.
• Check-in 2-24 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart if flying on an international flight.
• If departing from the United States, it must be from one of the following airports: ATL, BWI, BOS, ORD, DFW, FLL, BDL, HNL, IAH, LAS, LAX, MIA, LGA, EWR, SFO, TPA, DCA, or HPN.
• If departing from abroad, it must be from one of the following airports into Canada: LHR, Charles de Gaulle, or Tel Aviv.
• You are not a special needs passenger (i.e. unaccompanied minor).

Make sure you leave enough time at the airport to get through security, check your bags, etc.

Can I use Web Check-in if I have bags to check?

Yes, you will be able to print your boarding pass at home but will have to drop your bags at an Air Canada Express bag drop-off or Air Canada check-in counter at the airport before the cut-off time.

Can I change/select my seat with Web Check-in?

Yes, when you use Web Check-in you can:

• Change/Select your seat.
• Standby for an earlier flight.
• Standby for an upgrade (if eligible).

If I plan to check in at the airport, how much time should I allot?

If traveling within Canada:

• Air Canada recommends you arrive at the airport 60 minutes before your flight's scheduled departure.
• The cut-off time for checking in is 30 minutes before scheduled departure time.

If traveling within or to/from the U.S:

• Air Canada recommends you arrive at the airport 90 minutes before your flight's scheduled departure.
• The cut-off time for checking in is 45 minutes before scheduled departure time.

If traveling to/from an international destination (including Mexico and the Caribbean):

• Air Canada recommends you arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight's scheduled departure.
• The cut-off time for checking in is 60 minutes before scheduled departure time.

When do I need to be at the boarding gate?

• Within or to/from Canada and U.S.: at least 20 minutes before flight departure time
• International passengers: at least 30 minutes before flight departure time (some international destinations will require more time)

If traveling from Beijing, Shanghai, Delhi, Tel Aviv, or Paris other times are applicable. Follow the link at the bottom of the page for more information.