Stopover program

A simple way to add more value to eligible international itineraries

For clients travelling between Canada and Europe or Asia, or between the United States and Europe or Asia, a Calgary stopover can turn a connection into a memorable Canadian experience.

Instead of spending hours in an airport, clients can extend their journey and stay in Calgary for up to 7 days (or longer where eligible under the program terms), exploring the city’s vibrant culinary scene, western hospitality, urban attractions and easy access to the Canadian Rockies.

Build the perfect stopover

Help your clients make the most of their journey with a Calgary stopover tailored to their travel style. From award-winning restaurants and local culinary experiences to iconic attractions, outdoor adventures, and cultural hotspots, Calgary offers something for every type of traveller. Whether they have 24 hours or a full week, it’s easy to create an itinerary that fits their vibe.

Add another destination

A Calgary stopover allows eligible clients to experience an additional Canadian destination while maintaining a single itinerary and confirmation number.

Increase the value

For travellers heading to or from Europe or Asia, a stopover can create a richer travel experience without requiring a separate trip.

Enhance client comfort

Breaking up a long international journey gives travellers time to rest, explore and recharge before continuing on to their final destination.

Customized experience

Whether clients are interested in food, culture, outdoor adventure, or simply a few days to unwind, Calgary offers flexible options that can be tailored to their travel style.

Canadian stopovers are available for guests travelling on eligible itineraries:

✅ Canada ↔ Europe

✅ Canada ↔ Asia

✅ United States ↔ Europe (via Canada)

✅ United States ↔ Asia (via Canada)

For example, a traveller flying Los Angeles – Calgary – London may be eligible for a stopover in Calgary, while a traveller flying Los Angeles – Calgary – Los Angeles would not qualify.

  1. Select multi-city: Build the itinerary using the multi-city booking option.
  1. Add the Calgary stay: Choose travel dates before and after the Calgary stopover when building the itinerary.
  1. Complete under one reservation: Flights and the stopover are booked together under a single confirmation number for a seamless travel experience.

  • Eligibility is determined by the origin and ultimate destination of the entire journey.
  • Available on WestJet-marketed and operated flights only.
  • Stopovers must be built using a valid WestJet connection; unscheduled connections are not eligible.
  • A maximum of five Canadian stopover segments may be booked.
  • Travellers flying to or from Asia may book up to two Canadian stopovers in each direction, subject to program rules.
  • If a guest travels part of their itinerary and cancels remaining flights while in the Canadian gateway city, unused segments are non-refundable and can not be held as a credit.
  • The entire itinerary remains under one reservation.

  • Stay in Calgary for up to 7 days on eligible itineraries.
  • Your clients can enjoy a genuine Canadian city experience between flights.
  • Keep flights and stopovers under a single reservation.
  • Access the flexibility of multi-city itinerary planning.
  • Give your clients the opportunity to explore Calgary’s restaurants, attractions, shopping districts, pathways and nearby mountain experiences.

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  • Canadian stopover eligibility is determined by the origin and ultimate destination of your entire journey. Canadian stopovers are exclusively available for guests travelling between Canada and destinations in Asia or Europe or the United States and destinations in Asia or Europe. Canadian stopovers are not permitted on itineraries between Canada and destinations in the United States or between Canada and destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean or Central America.
  • This offer is valid on WestJet-marketed and operated flights to all destinations. Codeshare, interline and exclusively domestic itineraries are excluded.
  • A maximum of five Canadian stopover segments can be booked.
  • Currency is based on the origin of the first flight.
  • Unlimited-use coupon codes may be applied.
  • An open jaw itinerary (where the destination and/or origin are not the same in both directions) can be completed.
  • Fare bundles can differ per segment.
  • Any changes to the itinerary must be completed through the WestJet Contact Centre.
  • Cancellations of a multi-city reservation can be done by guests on westjet.com through Manage Trips.
  • WestJet points can be used as a form of payment
  • Companion vouchers cannot be applied to multi-city or circle trip reservations with more than two origins and destinations (excluding connections)
  • A companion voucher can be used on an open-jaw reservation with two or less origins and destinations.

Canadian Stopovers to/from Europe 

  • When travelling to/from a European destination, guests may book a multi-destination reservation that includes a stopover of up to seven days in the Canadian gateway city. A gateway city is the last Canadian city prior to departing Canada, or the first Canadian city when departing Europe.
  • The seven-day Canadian stopover applies to a valid connection that WestJet offers; unscheduled connections cannot be used to build the itineraries. The maximum Canadian stopover is seven days. Available on WestJet-marketed and operated flights only.
  • Guests do not pay their baggage fees a second time for the last segment of their stopover flight, if they can provide their original baggage tags. Guests will need to collect their baggage at the stopover city and re-check their bags before travelling to their next destination.
  • If a guest travels part of their itinerary and cancels remaining flights while in the Canadian gateway city, unused segments are non-refundable and can not be held as a credit.

Canadian Stopovers to/from Asia 

  • When travelling to/from an Asian destination, guests may book a multi-destination reservation that includes up to two Canadian stopovers in each direction, in any city.
  • Canadian stopovers may not exceed 21 days. The 21-day Canadian stopover applies to a valid connection that WestJet offers; unscheduled connections cannot be used to build the itineraries. Available on WestJet-marketed and operated flights only.
  • Guests do not pay their baggage fees a second time for the last segment of their stopover flight, if they can provide their original baggage tags. Guests will need to collect their baggage at the stopover city and re-check their bags before travelling to their next destination.
  • If a guest travels part of their itinerary and cancels remaining flights while in the Canadian gateway city, unused segments are non-refundable and can not be held as a credit.