Air Canada Wi-Fi: Your Complete Guide

Air Canada Wi-Fi is now available on most aircraft across its fleet, and will soon be free on all its flights. Aeroplan members can access the Wi-Fi for free, as can a few other types of passengers.

Although Air Canada no longer publishes the prices you'll pay for Wi-Fi if you don't get it through a membership or your fare, this article explains how to connect to the service if you do. It also looks at how Air Canada's Wi-Fi service compares to what other airlines offer.

Does Air Canada have Wi-Fi?

Although most of Air Canada's fleet provides Wi-Fi, not all Air Canada flights will have Wi-Fi on board.

That said, Air Canada is in the process of expanding Wi-Fi services across its fleet. As of July 2026, these main Air Canada aircraft are equipped with Wi-Fi:

• Boeing 777-300ER
• Boeing 777-200LR
• Airbus A330-300
• Boeing 787-9 (all but 3 aircraft have Wi-Fi)
• Boeing 787-8
• Airbus A321-200
• 737 MAX 8
• Airbus A220-300
• Airbus A320-200 (all but 2 aircraft have Wi-Fi)
• Airbus A319-100

As for Air Canada Rouge and Jazz, both fleets are completely equipped with Wi-Fi.

If having Wi-Fi on a flight is critical for you, take a few moments before you book to ensure your flight has a Wi-Fi connection.

How to check if your flight has Wi-Fi

You can use Air Canada's online tool to check if Wi-Fi will be available on your flight, up to 5 days in advance:

• Head to Air Canada's Wi-Fi page.
• Enter your route or flight number.
• Enter your departure date.

Here's what the results look like for a flight from Toronto to Charlottetown – one has Wi-Fi connectivity and the other doesn't:

Note: This feature also works for Air Canada regional partners like Air Canada Rouge, PAL, and Jazz:

If the Wi-Fi availability tool isn't working, you can also search for flights from Air Canada's homepage:

1. Enter your airports and travel dates.
2. Select "Search flights" to see your flight options.
3. Click on "Filters," and under "Display," select Aircraft type/Wi-Fi.

Flights with Wi-Fi will show the symbol next to the aircraft type, like this:

Remember: Air Canada reserves the right to change the aircraft at any time, so the one you booked may not be the one you end up flying on, and Wi-Fi availability may vary.

How much is Wi-Fi on Air Canada?

Air Canada no longer sells passes that distinctly give Wi-Fi access. If you don't get free Wi-Fi based on membership or fare class, you can buy access, but the price varies by flight duration.

You'll only be able to see how much it costs once you log in to the in-flight Wi-Fi portal.

Can you get free Air Canada Wi-Fi?

There is free Air Canada Wi-Fi available for certain passengers on AC flights. Bell sponsors free Wi-Fi for:

• Aeroplan members
• United MileagePlus members
• Business class passengers

Plus, Aeroplan 75K and Super Elite Members who've chosen the Wi-Fi plan as a select benefit will also get free Wi-Fi for 12 months.

Free Wi-Fi is available on almost all aircraft operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, and Jazz for North American and Sun destinations.

Bell also sponsors complimentary streaming-quality internet from gate to gate on Air Canada flights at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

And, regardless of which airport you fly out of, as an Aeroplan member, you can get free texting so long as you provide your Aeroplan number when you book your Air Canada flight.

Air Canada plans to expand Wi-Fi access to long-haul international flights by the end of 2026.

How to connect to Air Canada onboard Wi-Fi

You're sitting back waiting for the snack cart to come along and you want Wi-Fi while you wait. Connecting is simple.

1. Make sure your device is in airplane mode with Wi-Fi on.
2. Connect to the network – ACWiFI for Air Canada or RougeWiFi for Air Canada Rouge.
3. Open your browser and navigate to acwifi.com.
4. Follow the prompts to connect or pay for access.

Is Air Canada Wi-Fi good?

We headed to Reddit to see what actual Air Canada travellers had to say about the company's Wi-Fi. Discussion mainly centres around whether or not international flights have access to free Wi-Fi yet (something that was supposed to come sometime in 2026).

However, users seem fairly pleased with the free Wi-Fi service they're able to get.

Since Air Canada no longer publishes Wi-Fi prices, there are also questions about how much people paid for internet access on their international flights. The standard seems to be around $30 CAD.

In addition to Wi-Fi access, Air Canada flights are outfitted with power outlets at every Business Class and Air Canada Signature Class seat, and on select Economy Class seats. Otherwise, USB charging ports are available at every seat.

Not sure if Wi-Fi is supported on your device? Air Canada's Wi-Fi works on devices that run Android, Apple, Blackberry, and Windows platforms. And you can use these browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer (8+), Microsoft Edge, and Safari.

Air Canada Wi-Fi vs. Porter and WestJet

Air Canada isn't the only Canadian airline that offers in-flight Wi-Fi – take a look at how Air Canada Wifi compares with what Porter and WestJet have to offer:

If you enjoy Wi-Fi, it's hard to beat what Porter offers. However, Porter only uses the E195-E2 for flights to select cities and, like WestJet, they don't currently offer Wi-Fi on their Dash 8-400 fleet.

That said, the company has plans to expand its fleet and destination offerings – so keep an eye out.

FAQ

Is there Wi-Fi on Air Canada flights?

Yes, Air Canada has expanded Wi-Fi access to almost all of its North American and Sun destination aircraft. The airline has plans to expand access to aircraft that fly internationally by 2026. You can check Air Canada's website to find out if your aircraft has Wi-Fi on an upcoming flight.

Does Air Canada give free Wi-Fi?

Yes, you can get free Wi-Fi on Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, and Air Canada Jazz flights if you have a business class fare or you're a United MileagePlus or Aeroplan member. If you don't get free Wi-Fi, you'll have the opportunity to purchase it during your flight.

Do members of Aeroplan get free Wi-Fi?

Yes, if you've provided your Aeroplan membership number at booking, you'll get free Wi-Fi on North American and Sun destination flights. Eventually, Air Canada will also provide free Wi-Fi access on its international flights (to be completed sometime in 2026).

What is the Air Canada Wi-Fi fee?

Air Canada no longer publishes fixed prices for its Wi-Fi access. Instead, you'll either get free Wi-Fi through a membership or fare class, or you can purchase Wi-Fi on your flight. The price you pay depends on your flight distance.

Is Air Canada's plane Wi-Fi good?

We checked Reddit to see what people had to say about using the Wi-Fi, and we're happy to report that there don't seem to be a lot of complaints. People seem more interested in learning whether their aircraft has Wi-Fi access than in complaining about it.

Is Air Canada's Wi-Fi good for streaming?

Yes, Air Canada prides itself on its streaming-quality internet, which is available from gate to gate on North American and Sun destination flights. To access the Wi-Fi, be sure to enter your Aeroplan membership number when you book your flight.