Air Cargo Cut-off Times

Air Canada Cargo Cargo Cut-off Times

Air Canada Cargo (AC, AWB prefix 014) reference cut-off times for general cargo, perishables, pharma, dangerous goods, and live animals.

Airline
Air Canada Cargo
IATA code
AC
AWB prefix
014
Region
North America

Reference cut-off times for Air Canada Cargo. General cargo documents are due 4 hours before ETD and cargo 3 hours before ETD. Actual cut-offs vary by station and flight, so confirm them on your booking.

Cut-off times by cargo type

  • General cargo: documents 4 hours before ETD, cargo 3 hours before ETD.
  • Perishables: documents 6 hours before ETD, cargo 4 hours before ETD.
  • Pharmaceuticals: documents 6 hours before ETD, cargo 4 hours before ETD.
  • Dangerous goods: documents 8 hours before ETD, cargo 5 hours before ETD.
  • Live animals: documents 48 hours before ETD, cargo 4 hours before ETD.

Notes

  • Toronto and Montreal hubs
  • AC Absolute Priority for express

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Air Canada Cargo general cargo cut-off?

Documents: 4 hours before ETD. Cargo: 3 hours before ETD. Confirm for your station and flight.

What AWB prefix does Air Canada Cargo use?

AWB prefix 014.