Air Canada Seat Selection Guide (2026)
Free for Flex, Comfort, Latitude, Premium Economy, and Business Class. Basic and Standard fares must pay a fee for advance seat selection.
Seat Selection Fees
Standard: $20 - $50 CAD/USD per flight segment.. Preferred: $30 - $100+ CAD/USD per flight segment (closer to the front).. Extra Legroom: Preferred seats with extra legroom (e.g., bulkhead) cost $50 - $150+ CAD/USD..
Free Seat Selection
No — Free for Flex, Comfort, Latitude, Premium Economy, and Business Class. Basic and Standard fares must pay a fee for advance seat selection.
Tips
- Check-in exactly 24 hours before departure for the best selection of remaining free seats.
- Basic fare passengers may be automatically assigned a seat at check-in.
- Aeroplan Elite Status members get complimentary advance seat selection.
- If traveling with children under 14, Air Canada will assign seats together for free.