"How do I use WestJet Dollars?"

"Log in to your WestJet Rewards account at westjet.com, search for flights as normal, and apply WestJet Dollars at checkout. You can use any amount — there is no minimum redemption. WestJet Dollars apply to the base fare and fees, covering the full cost if you have enough, or reducing the balance you pay in cash. WestJet Dollars can also be applied to WestJet Vacations packages."

"Can WestJet Dollars be used on Air Canada or other airlines?"

"No. WestJet Dollars can only be redeemed on WestJet-operated flights and WestJet Vacations packages. They cannot be used on Air Canada, Porter, or any other carrier, and they cannot be transferred to Aeroplan, Air Miles, or any other programme."

"How do WestJet Dollars compare to Aeroplan points?"

"WestJet Dollars (1:1 value, WestJet only, extremely simple) vs. Aeroplan points (variable value 1–4.5¢/point, Air Canada + Star Alliance network, requires booking strategy). WestJet Dollars are better for casual travellers who fly WestJet and value simplicity. Aeroplan is better for frequent travellers willing to learn redemption strategy who want access to 40+ airlines and potential premium cabin value of 3–4.5¢ per point."

WestJet Dollars Value 2026: What Is a WestJet Dollar Worth in Canada?

Q: "What is a WestJet Dollar worth?"

"1 WestJet Dollar = $1 CAD in WestJet flight bookings and WestJet Vacations packages. WestJet Rewards uses a dollar-denominated currency rather than points — there is no conversion calculation, no variable redemption chart, and no need to research \"cents per point\" values. The value is always exactly $1 per WestJet Dollar when applied to an eligible WestJet booking. The programme's most valuable element is the companion voucher on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard, not the base WestJet Dollars earn rate."

Q: "Is the WestJet companion voucher worth it?"

"Yes, for any WestJet cardholder who flies with a companion at least once per year. The annual companion voucher on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard lets a travel companion fly round-trip for $99 + taxes/fees on any WestJet flight when you purchase a base fare or higher. On a transoceanic route (e.g., Toronto–London), the companion might otherwise pay $700–$1,000+ — the voucher saves $600–$900 on that single booking, far exceeding the card's $119 annual fee."

WestJet Dollars are the simplest loyalty currency in Canadian travel: 1 WestJet Dollar = $1 CAD when applied to any WestJet flight or vacation package. There is no points-to-dollar conversion, no variable redemption chart, and no minimum redemption.

The real value question is not the dollar-for-dollar currency rate — it is the companion voucher on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard, which is where most of the programme’s true financial benefit lies.

WestJet Dollars: The Literal Value

WestJet Dollars	Redemption Value (any WestJet flight)
$10 WestJet Dollars	$10 off a WestJet booking
$50 WestJet Dollars	$50 off a WestJet booking
$100 WestJet Dollars	$100 off a WestJet booking
$250 WestJet Dollars	$250 off a WestJet booking
$500 WestJet Dollars	$500 off a WestJet booking

No conversion math needed. The value is always $1 per WestJet Dollar.

How WestJet Dollars Are Earned

WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard ($119/year)

Spend Category	Earn Rate
WestJet flights and WestJet Vacations	2% WestJet Dollars
Everything else	1.5% WestJet Dollars

Annual earn example:

$3,000/month total spending (mixed, mostly non-WestJet):
- $200/month on WestJet bookings × 2% = $4.00/month
- $2,800/month elsewhere × 1.5% = $42.00/month
- Total: ~$552 WestJet Dollars per year

After $119 annual fee = ~$433 in net WestJet travel value from everyday spending (before accounting for the companion voucher).

WestJet RBC Mastercard ($39/year)

Spend Category	Earn Rate
WestJet flights and WestJet Vacations	1.5% WestJet Dollars
Everything else	1% WestJet Dollars

Annual earn example:

$3,000/month total spending:
- $200/month WestJet × 1.5% = $3.00/month
- $2,800/month elsewhere × 1% = $28.00/month
- Total: ~$372 WestJet Dollars per year

After $39 annual fee = ~$333 net annual value — but no companion voucher.

Earn rates subject to change. Verify at westjet.com/credit-cards.

The Companion Voucher: Where the Real Value Is

The WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard issues one annual companion voucher each cardmember year. Terms:

Companion flies round-trip for $99 CAD + applicable taxes and fees
Requires the primary cardholder to purchase a WestJet base fare or higher (same itinerary)
Valid on any WestJet-operated route

Companion voucher value by route type:

Route	Approx. Full Companion Fare	Companion Pays (with voucher)	Annual Voucher Saving
Short domestic (e.g., YVR–YYC return)	$250 – $400	$99 + ~$60 taxes = ~$159	~$91 – $241
Long domestic (e.g., YYZ–YVR return)	$350 – $600	$99 + ~$80 taxes = ~$179	~$171 – $421
Sun destination (e.g., YYZ–CUN return)	$600 – $1,000	$99 + ~$180 taxes = ~$279	~$321 – $721
Transatlantic (e.g., YYZ–LGW return)	$800 – $1,400	$99 + ~$250 taxes = ~$349	~$451 – $1,051

Route prices are estimates. Taxes vary. Book during advance-purchase windows for best companion savings.

For any cardholder who uses the companion voucher once per year on a meaningful route, the voucher alone covers the $119 annual fee — often multiple times over.

WestJet Dollars vs. Aeroplan: Which Is More Valuable?

Feature	WestJet Dollars	Aeroplan Points
Currency value	Fixed $1.00	Variable 1¢–4.5¢/point
Airline options	WestJet only	Air Canada + 40+ Star Alliance
Best redemption value	$1.00 (always)	3–4.5¢/point (business class)
Simplicity	Very high	Medium
Companion benefit	$99 companion voucher (annual)	None standard
Free checked bag	Yes (World Elite + 8 companions)	Yes (CIBC/TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite)
Points transfers	None	None needed (is the programme)

WestJet Dollars are better than Aeroplan when:

You are a loyal WestJet flyer (not interested in Air Canada or Star Alliance)
You travel with a companion at least once per year and will use the voucher
You value simplicity over redemption strategy
The routes you fly are well-covered by WestJet

Aeroplan is better than WestJet Dollars when:

You fly Air Canada or Star Alliance partners
You want premium cabin redemptions (business class at 3–4.5¢/point vs. WestJet Dollars at 1¢)
You travel internationally to destinations better served by Star Alliance
You are willing to learn the Aeroplan sweet spot redemption system

Net Annual Value Comparison: WestJet RBC World Elite vs. TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite

For a cardholder spending $3,000/month ($36K/year) total, taking one annual trip with companion (Toronto–Cancún):

Feature	WestJet World Elite ($119 fee)	TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite ($139 fee)
Annual credit card earn	~$552 WestJet Dollars	~36,000–54,000 Aeroplan pts (~$360–$540)
Companion benefit	~$321–$721 savings (voucher)	None
Free checked bag	Primary + up to 8 companions	Primary cardholder only
Total estimated value	~$873–$1,273	~$360–$540
Less annual fee	−$119	−$139
Net value estimate	~$754–$1,154	~$221–$401

Estimate only. Assumes companion voucher is used; Air Canada checked bag benefit omitted from Aeroplan for simplicity. Actual values depend on spending, booking patterns, and redemption choices.

For regular WestJet family travellers, the companion voucher makes the WestJet World Elite one of the most underappreciated credit card values in Canada.

WestJet Dollars Value FAQ

What is a WestJet Dollar worth? Exactly $1 CAD off any WestJet flight or WestJet Vacations package.

Is the WestJet companion voucher worth it? Yes — on almost any route used once per year, it exceeds the $119 annual fee.

Can WestJet Dollars be used on Air Canada? No. WestJet flights and WestJet Vacations only.

Do WestJet Dollars expire? After 24 months of account inactivity. Earning or redeeming resets the inactivity clock.

WestJet Dollars vs. Aeroplan — which is better? WestJet for loyal WestJet flyers; Aeroplan for Air Canada/Star Alliance and premium cabin value.

WestJet Rewards earn rates, companion voucher conditions, and programme terms are subject to change. Verify at westjet.com.