Air Canada check-in

Passengers are able to check in for the flights on Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, and Air Canada Express by wielding any of the discussed methods:

• Air Canada web check-in
• Mobile App check-in
• Kiosk check-in
• Airport Counter check-in

Air Canada checking in online

The Air Canada online check-in initiates 1 day from the flight departure.

Within Canada:

• One must get to the airport at least 90 minutes before flight departure.
• Get the boarding pass in hand and put it in the luggage at least 45 minutes before departure.
• Reach the boarding gate half an hour before the departure.

Check-in Air Canada from and to the U.S:

• Reach the airport at least 120 minutes from departure (Three hours on the departure of the flight from Toronto Pearson).
• Get the boarding pass and deposit bags 1 hour prior to departure.
• Reaching the boarding gate 30 minutes prior to the flight departure.

On International flights (including Mexico and the Caribbean):

• Get to the airport at least 3 hours prior to the flight departure.
• Having the boarding pass collected and luggage deposited 1 hour before flight departure and at least 90 minutes if departure is from Toronto Pearson.
• Arrive at the boarding gate 30 minutes prior to the scheduled flight departure.

Note: This timing is the same for the Air Canada check-in app.

Air Canada check-in times through the Kiosk center

Within Canada the time begins:

• Arrive at the airport, 90 minutes before the flight departure.
• Collect the boarding pass and deposit baggage at least 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure and before 20 minutes if flying from Toronto Pearson.
• Reach the boarding gate 30 minutes prior to the flight departure.

From and to the United States:

• Arrive at least two hours at the airport prior to flight departure and 3 hours before departure from Toronto Pearson.
• Get the boarding pass and deposit the Air Canada check-in baggage at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure.
• Must reach the boarding gate 30 minutes prior to the flight departure.

Air Canada check-in international flights (comprising the Caribbean and Mexico):

• Reach the airport at least 3 hours before the flight departure.
• Collect the boarding pass and deposit bags less than 1 hour from departure (90 minutes if departure is from Toronto Pearson).
• Arrive at the boarding gate half an hour prior to departure.

Note: 

Get printed the boarding pass and tag the Air Canada check-in luggage before you deposit them at Baggage Drop-off.

Services on Canada Air check-in

It includes:

• Buying preferred or standard seats.
• Make payment for the baggage.
• Making changes same-day (if eligible).
• Asking for upgrades through eUpgrade credit or add-ons.

How to perform Air Canada Web check-in

The check-in Canada Air process through the official Air Canada website begins 24 hours before flight departure till the check-in deadline period.

Check-in for Air Canada via the website

The steps are:

• To start with, go to the official website of Air Canada at aircanada.com
• Click on ‘Check-in’ tab.
• In order to access the booked flight, one need to enter the flight number or confirmation number, ticket number, surname of the passenger.
• Select the button on ‘Check in’.
• Once checked in, it will deliver you with the below stated options:

Print boarding pass.

Receiving boarding pass through email or text.

Print the boarding pass at kiosk check-in/ counter check-in Travelers not eligible for check-in online:

Below flyers are unable (to check in online on Air Canada):

• Flyers with Unaccompanied Minor travel feature.
• Flyers having medical subsidies require a wheelchair.
• Flyers flying with their pets

Air Canada check-in online (for the group)

Air Canada is able to check in 9 travelers at one time.

For check-in in the group, one needs the details below:

• Traveler’s full name.
• A number of check-in baggage per flyer.
• Passengers’ APIS details from and to the United States, Canada, etc. like birth date, resident country, gender, nationality, travel document information, passport number, etc.

Air Canada mobile check-in

Mobile check-in that is accessible opens 1 day prior to the flight departure. Following are the steps on Air Canada how to check in via Mobile App are:

• Launch the mobile app on your device.
• Tap the ‘Check-in’ section.
• Fill in the details below:
  Passenger name
  Booking number
  City of departure
  Then you can go for the desired changes:
• Choose seat
• Enter the checked baggage number after completing the Air Canada check-in baggage process.
• Fill in the email address/mobile number (for the e-boarding pass).

Complete the further check-in process and get the boarding pass in hand.

Air Canada check-in at the kiosk center

Travelers having a confirmed booking can wield self-service kiosks that are available at airports to perform check-in.

The Check-in time begins 12 hours before the scheduled flight departure.

Following are the Air Canada self-service kiosks check-in steps:

• Perform the check-in with the Air Canada procedure.
• Then, print the boarding pass
• Select seat
• Make the Air Canada check-in fee (if required) and on baggage.
• Enter the passport (APIS) information.
• Receive the e-boarding pass on the phone device and it will be done.

Air Canada Check-in FAQ