Costco Air Canada Gift Cards: What You Need To Know

It’s always a good idea to swing by the gift card kiosk at Costco to see what’s currently offered. If you spot an Air Canada gift card, you’re in luck, because it offers great savings. You can get a $500 gift card to put toward your next flight for only $449.99.

There are a few things to be aware of when using an Air Canada gift card, so we’ll explain the terms and conditions so you’re not surprised when booking.

Costco sells Air Canada gift cards

Air Canada gift cards aren’t always available at the warehouse, but when they do, they’re a good deal. You’ll get a $500 Air Canada gift card for $449.99 – a savings of $50.01.

The cards are non-refundable, but the balance never expires.

You can use Air Canada gift cards for:

• Air Canada flights
• Seat selection
• Flight change fees
• Last-minute upgrades at the airport within the check-in period
• Checked baggage fees
• Pet handling fees
• Unaccompanied minor fees

Air Canada doesn’t allow you to use gift cards for onboard purchases, reward travel tickets, group booking, hotel or rental car reservations, Maple Leaf Lounge membership, or Flight Pass.

How to redeem your Costco Air Canada gift card

To use your Air Canada gift card from Costco, call customer service at 1-888-247-2262 to book by phone or use it online. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Select a flight on aircanada.com and enter your passenger details
2. Continue to the payment page
3. Enter your gift card PIN and security code
4. Pay any remaining balance

Note that you’re limited to 2 forms of payment per transaction. For example, if you book a $1,100 trip and use a $500 gift card, you’ll have to pay the rest with a single debit or credit card; you can’t use multiple gift cards and a debit or credit card.

Air Canada also allows you to redeem your gift card at Air Canada airport counters in Canada (and at select U.S. airports), when you purchase a flight through a travel agent, and when you book an Air Canada Vacation that includes a flight.

Is it worth it?

The savings are worthwhile, but there are other things to consider. Redditors brought up 2 points.

First, if you use gift cards to pay for your flight or trip, you lose out on valuable insurance coverage that would have come with using your credit card to pay. Since most credit card issuers require you to charge the full cost of a trip to your card, a partial gift card payment typically invalidates any coverage you might have received.

Although we already mentioned it, Redditors mention often that you can only use 2 forms of payment.

If you keep these limitations in mind, buying Air Canada gift cards from Costco is a simple way to save on your next trip.

FAQ

Can I buy a gift card from Costco online?

If you’re a Costco member, you can buy select gift cards online. Be aware that warehouses often have gift cards in store that aren’t available online.

Can I buy a gift card from Costco if I'm not a member?

No, Costco's policy requires you to be a member to purchase gift cards.