A WestJet point is worth 1 cent when you use it on the base fare of a WestJet flight: 100 points take $1 off. On taxes, fees and extras after booking, it’s worth a little less, at 105 to 115 points per $1. If you still think in WestJet dollars, 1 WestJet dollar became 100 points, so its value didn’t change. Use the calculator to see what your points are worth.
WestJet points value calculatorEnter your WestJet points (or old WestJet dollars) and see what they’re worth in Canadian dollars.
On a flight’s base fare
100 points = $1
On taxes and fees
105 to 115 points = $1
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Common amounts
| Points | On base fare | On taxes and fees |
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Key takeaways
- 100 WestJet points = $1 off a WestJet flight’s base fare, surcharges, bags, seats or upgrade purchases.
- Taxes and fees cost more points: 105 to 115 points per $1, and WestJet says that rate can change.
- WestJet dollars became points on April 30, 2025, at 1 to 100. $3,000 in WestJet dollars is now 300,000 points, still worth $3,000 off base fares.
- The minimum redemption is 2,500 points for $25 off a booking.
- Points don’t expire as long as your account has activity at least once every 24 months.
What WestJet points are worth, by how you use them
| How you use them | Points per $1 | Value per point |
|---|---|---|
| WestJet flight: base fare and surcharges | 100 | 1¢ |
| Checked bags, seat selection, upgrade purchases | 100 | 1¢ |
| Taxes and fees | 105 to 115 | About 0.87¢ to 0.95¢ |
| Extras added after booking | 105 to 115 | About 0.87¢ to 0.95¢ |
| WestJet Vacations and Sunwing Vacations packages | Same rules as flights for base fare, bags, seats and taxes | 1¢ on base fare |
| Gift cards, merchandise and everyday partners (TELUS, Skip, Triangle Rewards) | Not published | Varies. Check before you redeem |
You can also use points on partner airline flights booked on westjet.com, for the base fare, surcharges, taxes and fees. Points can’t be exchanged for cash.
Member Exclusive fares are a separate case. They’re private fares for WestJet Rewards members, they must be paid entirely in points (except taxes), and seats are limited. WestJet doesn’t publish a points-per-dollar rate for them, so compare the points price with the cash fare for the same flight. Divide the cash fare by the points, then multiply by 100 to get the cents per point.
WestJet dollars to points: what changed
WestJet replaced WestJet dollars with WestJet points on April 30, 2025. Every WestJet dollar converted to 100 WestJet points. Since 100 points take $1 off a base fare, the value stayed the same: the numbers just got bigger.
| Old WestJet dollars | WestJet points now | Worth on base fare |
|---|---|---|
| $25 | 2,500 | $25 |
| $100 | 10,000 | $100 |
| $500 | 50,000 | $500 |
| $1,000 | 100,000 | $1,000 |
| $3,000 | 300,000 | $3,000 |
Worked example
Say you have 70,000 points and want a WestJet flight with a $600 base fare and $150 in taxes and fees.
- Put 60,000 points on the base fare: that covers the full $600.
- The other 10,000 points can go toward the taxes. At 105 to 115 points per $1, that’s about $87 to $95 off.
- You pay the rest of the taxes, roughly $55 to $63, in cash.
If you’d used all 70,000 points on taxes and extras instead, they’d cover less. Base fare first is the simple rule.
How you earn WestJet points
When you fly WestJet, you earn points on the base fare plus surcharges, seats, bags and upgrades (not taxes). How many depends on your status:
| Status | Points per $1 | Return at 1¢ a point |
|---|---|---|
| Teal | 1 | 1% |
| Silver | 3 | 3% |
| Gold | 5 | 5% |
| Platinum | 8 | 8% |
The two RBC WestJet credit cards earn points on everyday spending:
| Card | Annual fee | Earn rate |
|---|---|---|
| WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard | $139 | 2 points per $1 on WestJet flights and vacations and on eligible grocery, gas, EV charging, transit and rideshare; 1.5 per $1 on everything else |
| WestJet RBC Mastercard | $39 | 1.5 points per $1 on WestJet flights and vacations and on eligible restaurants, delivery and streaming; 1 per $1 on everything else |
At 1 cent a point, 1.5 points per $1 is like 1.5% back toward WestJet base fares. The World Elite card also has an annual companion voucher once you spend $5,000 in a year, which is a separate benefit from points. Card details change, so confirm them on WestJet’s or RBC’s site before you apply. To compare WestJet points with other programs, see our RBC Avion points value and TD Rewards points value guides.
How to get more value from WestJet points
- Spend points on the base fare first. It’s the best fixed rate, at 100 points per $1.
- Pay taxes in cash if you can. Taxes cost 105 to 115 points per $1.
- Check Member Exclusive fares. Sometimes the points price is a better deal than the cash fare. Do the math before you book.
- Keep your account active. Earn, redeem or transfer points at least once every 24 months.
- Don’t cancel your membership with points in it. Cancelling forfeits all your points.
Keeping your points active
No, as long as your account stays active. WestJet’s terms say an account stays active if you earn, redeem, transfer or convert points in the past 24 months. If it goes 24 months with no activity, WestJet can deactivate it, and the points expire. Some promotional points can have their own expiry date. Details in do WestJet points expire?
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 WestJet point worth?
1 cent ($0.01) when you use it on a WestJet flight’s base fare. On taxes and fees, it’s worth about 0.87 to 0.95 cents.
How much is $3,000 in WestJet dollars worth?
$3,000 in WestJet dollars converted to 300,000 WestJet points, which are still worth $3,000 off WestJet base fares. On taxes and fees, they’d be worth about $2,609 to $2,857.
How much are 10,000 WestJet points worth?
$100 off a WestJet base fare, or about $87 to $95 off taxes and fees.
How much are 50,000 WestJet points worth?
$500 off a WestJet base fare, or about $435 to $476 off taxes and fees.
What is the minimum number of WestJet points you can use?
2,500 points, for $25 off a booking.
Can you use WestJet points for taxes?
Yes. Taxes and fees can be paid with points at 105 to 115 points per $1, in 50% or 100% amounts. That’s a lower value than using points on the base fare.
Can you turn WestJet points into cash?
No. WestJet’s terms say points can’t be exchanged for cash.
Related reading
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- Points value calculator: check any redemption in cents per point
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- WestJet credit card review: World Elite vs WestJet RBC Mastercard
How we checked: Point values, the April 30, 2025 conversion, the 2,500-point minimum, earn rates by status, expiry rules and card details all come from WestJet’s own Rewards pages and terms (checked October 2026). Values on taxes and extras can change, according to WestJet. The value ranges for taxes are our math (amount ÷ 115 to amount ÷ 105). We didn’t include card welcome offers because they change often. Sources: WestJet: Redeem points; WestJet: Earn points; WestJet Rewards terms; WestJet: RBC credit cards; WestJet news release, Feb 2025. Last checked October 2026.