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Qantas and WestJet

Find out about the Qantas and Westjet partnership and benefits provided when flying between Australia and Canada.

Network

Together, Qantas and our codeshare partner WestJet have Australia and Canada covered.

Discover where we can take you with our comprehensive network throughout Australia and across the Pacific Ocean, connecting with WestJet's extensive Canadian network.

It's all about choice when flying with Qantas and WestJet. Choose from one or more of the following options to build your trip:

  • Fly on a Qantas non-stop service between Sydney and Vancouver, connecting with Qantas codeshare flights operated by WestJet to destinations throughout Canada.
  • Fly with Qantas between Australia and Los Angeles, Honolulu or San Francisco, connecting with Qantas codeshare flights operated by WestJet to/from Canada.
  • Fly on Qantas codeshare flights operated by WestJet within Canada.
Qantas operated flights between Australia and North America Qantas codeshare flights operated by WestJet within North America Qantas codeshare flights operated by WestJet within Canada
Between Sydney and Vancouver

Vancouver to:

  • Calgary 
  • Edmonton
  • Kelowna 
  • Montréal
  • Northwest Terrace 
  • Ottawa
  • Prince George
  • Saskatoon
  • Toronto
  • Vancouver Island
  • Victoria
  • Winnipeg
 Between Calgary and:
  • Edmonton
  • Halifax
  • Kelowna
  • Montreal
  • Ottawa
  • Regina
  • Saskatoon
  • Toronto 
  • Vancouver
  • Victoria
  • Winnipeg
Between Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Los Angeles

Los Angeles to:

  • Calgary
  • Edmonton
  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
  • Winnipeg
Between Melbourne, Sydney and Honolulu Honolulu to:
  • Vancouver
Between Sydney and San Francisco

San Francisco to:

  • Calgary
  • Edmonton
  • Vancouver
Qantas and WestJet network between Australia, New Zealand and North America

Before you fly

There is a range of benefits available that can be booked ahead of your trip when flying on a Qantas codeshare flight with WestJet. Visit Manage booking if you require further information.

Benefits included for Qantas codeshare services operated by WestJet

 Business Economy
Platinum One/
Platinum		 Gold  Silver Qantas Club Bronze
Seat selection (paid or complimentary) via qantas.com
 No    No    No    No    No    No   
Seat selection (paid or complimentary) via WestJet
 No  
 No No  
 No No     No  
Online check-in via qantas.com when your first flight is operated by Qantas
 Yes Yes    Yes    Yes Yes Yes
Online check-in via airline partner when your first flight is operated by WestJet
 No  
 No  
 No  
 No  
 No  
 No  
Special meal request
 Yes    Yes    Yes    Yes    Yes    Yes   
Purchase additional / excess baggage prior to departure
 No    No    No    No    No    No   
Benefits included for services operated by WestJet

At the airport

The operating carrier is responsible for checking in customers travelling on Qantas codeshare services. Check your itinerary to locate the departure terminal and ensure you check in with the operating carrier.

Benefits included for Qantas codeshare services operated by WestJet

 Business Economy
Platinum One/
Platinum		 Gold  Silver Qantas Club
 Bronze
Baggage Through Check from Qantas operated flight
 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Boarding Pass Through Check from Qantas operated flight
 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Extra checked baggage allowance
 No   No No No No No
Priority airport check-in
 Yes No No No No No
Priority boarding
 Yes No No No No No
Priority baggage handling
 Yes No No No No No
Benefits included for services operated by WestJet

Lounge access

Eligible customers and their guests booked on a Qantas flight number on the codeshare routes can access the following lounges. 

For more details on Qantas’ lounge access policy, visit lounge access eligibility 

Customers booked on a WestJet flight number should refer to WestJet for their lounge eligibility and access policy.

Benefits included for Qantas codeshare services operated by WestJet
 Business Economy
Lounge access

 Platinum One/
Platinum		 Gold  Silver Qantas Club
 Bronze
WestJet and Partner Lounges in Canada Yes   No   No   No   No   No  
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Qantas lounges - when departing from Australia on a Qantas operated flight Yes   Yes   Yes   No   Yes   No  
Honolulu Qantas lounge - when departing to Australia on a Qantas operated flight Yes   Yes   Yes   No   Yes   No  
Los Angeles Qantas lounge - when departing to Australia on a Qantas operated flight Yes   Yes   Yes   No   Yes   No  
Benefits included for QF codeshare services operated by WestJet

Qantas Frequent Flyers

Qantas Frequent Flyers can maximise Qantas Points and Status Credit earn by booking the codeshare flight (‘QF’ airline code) where possible. You can also earn Qantas Points on eligible fares and flights with the WestJet 'WS' airline code.

You can use your Qantas Points on WestJet for Classic Flight Rewards and Points Plus Pay

Airline code When booked as a Qantas codeshare flight When booked as a WestJet flight
Earn Qantas Points Yes Yes  
Earn Status Credits Yes No
Classic Flight Rewards No Yes  
Points Plus Pay Yes Yes  
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Support

Special requests

To benefit from the following special requests, choose a flight operated by Qantas or contact WestJet directly:

  • assistance for children travelling alone,
  • medical assistance,
  • transporting oxygen for medical purposes, and
  • transport on a stretcher.

Missed connections

Sometimes everything doesn't go to plan. We recognise the impact delays and missed connections can have on your plans and on your life. In the event this happens to you, below is some key information.

If you missed a connection due to the late arrival of your aircraft, the delivering carrier is responsible for ensuring you make your final destination.

Lost baggage

If your baggage doesn't arrive on the same flight as you, contact the Arrival Service desk of the delivering carrier in the arrivals hall. A delayed baggage report will be created. 

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Important information

Disclaimer: ~You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Qantas Frequent Flyer membership, Status Credits and the earning and redemption of Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer: ^ Classic Flight Rewards are available on Qantas, Jetstar and partner airlines. Seats are subject to capacity controls, availability is limited, and some flights may not have any Classic Flight Rewards available. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable to Qantas (excluding any amounts payable to third parties at the airport) by an Accepted Payment Card in addition to the points required on Classic Flight Reward flights. Qantas Points required and taxes, fees and carrier charges are subject to change and quoted at the time of booking. For more information, visit Classic Flight Rewards

Disclaimer: # Points Plus Pay is available on any flight with a Qantas (QF), Jetstar (JQ), Jetstar Asia (3K) or Jetstar Japan (GK) flight number and selected partner airlines when travelling on a Qantas fare, as long as there is a seat available for sale. The Qantas Points required include taxes, fees and carrier charges (excluding any amounts payable to third parties at the airport), are subject to change and are quoted at the time of booking - a minimum number of points applies. Qantas Points may not be earned on some fare types or on some oneworld® Member Airline or airline partner flights. For more information, visit Points Plus Pay

Disclaimer: * Qantas Points and Status Credits (where applicable) are earned on Eligible Flights with a Qantas or applicable oneworld® Member Airline or Airline Partner flight number on your ticket. Qantas Points and Status Credits may not be earned on some fare types and booking classes. For full details see the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions and Airline Earning Tables