WestJet unaccompanied minor policy: ages, fee and rules
A guide to the WestJet unaccompanied minor program. Find current rules on ages, the service fee, and flight restrictions for children traveling alone.
WestJet provides an unaccompanied minor service for children traveling solo. A key restriction is that the service is only offered for travel between two Canadian cities. It is not available for flights to the United States or other international destinations.
| Topic | What WestJet says |
|---|---|
| Youngest age to fly alone | Children must be at least eight years old at the time of travel to use the unaccompanied minor program.Source |
| Service required for | The unaccompanied minor service is mandatory for children traveling alone who are at least 8 years old but have not yet turned 12.Source |
| Service optional for | For children traveling alone who have reached their 12th birthday but not their 18th, the unaccompanied minor service is optional.Source |
| Service fee | The fee for the unaccompanied minor service is $100-118 per direction, depending on tax.Source |
| Flights allowed | The unaccompanied minor service is only offered for travel between two Canadian cities and is not available on flights to the United States or other international destinations.Source |
| Older kids and teens | For children traveling alone who are between their 12th and 18th birthdays, the unaccompanied minor service is available but not required.Source |
Kids flying alone
If your child is flying alone and is at least eight years old but has not yet turned 12, WestJet’s unaccompanied minor service is mandatory. For older children who have reached their 12th birthday but not their 18th, you can decide whether to book the service or not; it is optional for this age group.
The fee for the service is $100-118 per direction, and the final amount depends on tax. Remember that this service is only available on flights between two cities in Canada.
“Children must be at least eight years of age at the time of travel.”
Official wording, westjet.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“This is a mandatory service for children travelling alone who have had their 8th birthday but have not yet reached their 12th”
Official wording, westjet.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“This is an optional service for children travelling alone who have had their 12th birthday but haven't had their 18th birthday yet”
Official wording, westjet.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Once we've responded, you have 72 hours to confirm your reservation and to pay for the flight and $100-118 fee depending on tax per direction.”
Official wording, westjet.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“be for travel between two Canadian cities. We do not offer unaccompanied minor service on flights to the United States or other international destinations.”
Official wording, westjet.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“This is an optional service for children travelling alone who have had their 12th birthday but haven't had their 18th birthday yet”
Official wording, westjet.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
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