Check-in options
Online check-in
Skip the line and head straight for your gate.
- Check in anytime from 1 to 24 hours before your flight.
- Print your boarding pass and off you go.
- Checking bags? Easily pay your checked baggage charges online with a credit or debit card, then bring them to the baggage-check location.
- You can also change your seat assignment, upgrade to First Class, and print a receipt for your flight.
Gate assignments and departure times can change so be sure to check the flight information monitors at the airport.
Mobile check-in
Check in on alaskaair.com or on your phone or tablet with our mobile app, anytime from 1 to 24 hours before your flight.
New lobby experience
In the coming months, we’ll be transitioning away from self-service kiosks to a new lobby experience featuring online check-in and bag tag stations. Find out what to expect from our streamlined lobby in the future.
Checking bags
Please visit our kiosks or Bag Tag Stations in the airport to pay for checked baggage charges up to 4 hours* prior to your flight's scheduled departure time, then head to the bag drop area with your tagged bags. Review our airport guides to determine ticket counter hours for your airport as they may not open until closer to your departure time.
* Due to restrictions for US Customs pre-clearance, Vancouver (YVR) can only accept bags 3 hours prior to departure. Calgary (YYC) can only accept bags 2 hours prior to departure.
Ticket counter check-in
If you are traveling with a paper ticket or just need some extra help with the check-in process on the day of departure, our customer service agents are always available to assist in-person check-in. Please note that checked baggage is only accepted within 4 hours of your scheduled departure.