No, WestJet points have no expiry date, as long as your account stays active. Your account stays active if you earn, redeem, transfer or convert points at least once every 24 months. If it goes inactive, WestJet can deactivate it, and all its points and vouchers expire. Here’s how the rule works and how to keep your points.
The 24-month rule
WestJet Rewards’ terms say WestJet points have no expiry date and stay in your account if the account stays active. The account stays active if you accrue, redeem, transfer or convert WestJet points within the past 24 months. If you do none of those for 24 months, the account becomes inactive.
WestJet can then deactivate the inactive account and reassign its WestJet Rewards ID. If an account is deactivated, all WestJet points and vouchers in it expire. Where the law requires, WestJet sends notice 30 to 60 days before deactivating an account.
What counts as activity
| You… | Keeps your account active? |
|---|---|
| Earn points on a WestJet flight or vacation | Yes |
| Earn points with a WestJet RBC Mastercard | Yes |
| Earn points with a WestJet partner | Yes |
| Redeem points on a booking | Yes |
| Transfer or convert points | Yes |
| Only sign in or check your balance | No |
Calculator: check your account
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Promotional points can expire sooner
WestJet sometimes gives promotional or bonus points with their own expiry date. The terms say those points follow the rules of the promotion, not the 24-month rule. If you earn bonus points from an offer, check its terms and use them in time.
If your account was deactivated
WestJet’s terms say that, except for fraud, it may let members reactivate a deactivated account within 12 months, which can include paying a fee. It’s at WestJet’s discretion, so contact WestJet as soon as you notice.
Other ways points can be lost
- Ending your membership forfeits all the points in your account right away.
- When a member dies, WestJet closes the account and the points can be redeemed by the member’s estate. Points not claimed within 12 months of the account closing are cancelled.
- Fraudulent activity can get an account deactivated at any time.
Using your points
On a WestJet flight’s base fare, 100 points take $1 off, and the smallest redemption is 2,500 points for $25 off a booking. A balance of 8,000 points is worth about $80 on a base fare. See what WestJet points are worth for taxes and fees, vacations and examples.
Frequently asked questions
Do WestJet points expire?
No, as long as your account stays active. It stays active if you earn, redeem, transfer or convert points at least once every 24 months. If an inactive account is deactivated, its points expire.
How long can I go without using WestJet points?
24 months. After 24 months with no earning, redeeming, transferring or converting, your account becomes inactive and WestJet can deactivate it.
Does a WestJet RBC Mastercard stop my points from expiring?
Using the card earns points, which keeps your account active. WestJet’s terms don’t give cardholders a separate exemption, so the 24-month rule still applies if you stop using it.
Will WestJet warn me before my points expire?
WestJet’s terms say it sends notice 30 to 60 days before deactivating an account, where the law requires.
Can I get my WestJet points back after my account is deactivated?
Maybe. WestJet’s terms say it may let members reactivate a deactivated account within 12 months, which can include a fee.
Do WestJet bonus points expire?
They can. Promotional or bonus points may have their own expiry date set by the promotion’s terms.
What happens to WestJet points when someone dies?
WestJet closes the account and the points can be redeemed by the member’s estate. Points not claimed within 12 months are cancelled.
Related reading
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- WestJet credit card review: World Elite vs WestJet RBC Mastercard
How we checked: The 24-month activity rule, deactivation, notice, promotional points, reactivation within 12 months, ending a membership and what happens when a member dies come from the WestJet Rewards terms and conditions. The redemption minimum and base-fare value come from WestJet Rewards and are explained on our WestJet points value page. The calculator gives approximate months; your WestJet Rewards account shows exact dates. This page is general information, not financial advice. Sources: WestJet Rewards terms and conditions. Last checked October 2026.