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Air Canada Fare Information

Get in depth insight into published Air Canada airfares for any city pair, including the fare amount, fare basis code, and all associated rules and restrictions.

The fare displayed is the base price for the seat on that route and class. It is not the total you will pay. Taxes, government fees, fuel surcharges and optional extras such as baggage or seat selection can significantly increase the final price.

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The Three Sub Tools

  • Fare Rules

    The detailed terms attached to a specific Air Canada fare: advance purchase requirements, minimum and maximum stay, change and cancellation fees, refundability, upgrade eligibility, and whether stopovers are allowed. Two fares can look similar in price while one allows free changes and the other is nonrefundable, so always check the rules before booking.

  • Routing Rules

    The permitted paths between your origin and destination for a given fare: which cities you can connect through, how many connections are allowed, and whether you can fly on partner airlines or must stay on Air Canada. Creative routings can add stopovers or help you meet fare requirements for a lower price. Fare rules always override routing rules if the two conflict.

  • Booking Class Comparison

    Compare booking classes between Air Canada and another carrier side by side. Because classes are not standardised, this reveals differences in baggage allowance, refund and change policies, mileage earning rates, upgrade eligibility and in flight amenities.

Air Canada Booking Classes

Use these Air Canada class codes when looking up a fare or comparing classes:

First Class

F

Business Class

CDIJP

Example

I: Business - Partner Awards & Upgrades

Premium Economy

EO

Economy

ABGHKLMQSTUVWXY

Example

S: SUPER COMFORT

Best Used For

  • Checking whether a Air Canada fare is refundable or changeable before booking
  • Finding out if a stopover is permitted on your Air Canada fare
  • Comparing what a Air Canada booking class earns and allows against another airline

Example

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