What ID do I need to fly domestic in Canada?

Travel within Canada one piece of valid Canadian government-issued identification that includes a photograph and the passenger's full name and date of birth; or. two pieces of valid Canadian-government-issued identification showing the passenger's name and date of birth, without photographs.



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To take a domestic flight in Canada, you should have: a valid passport (or Embassy issued Emergency Travel Document) or. a valid piece of Canadian government-issued photo identification that shows the holder's name, date of birth and gender (e.g. Canadian permanent-resident card, Canadian driver's license).

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Domestic air travel
  • one piece of photo identification issued by a Canadian federal, provincial or territorial government with your full name and date of birth or.
  • two pieces of identification issued by a Canadian federal, provincial or territorial government.


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Here are some examples of acceptable Canadian government-issued identification documents: passport. citizenship card. Canadian permanent resident card.

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Beginning May 7, 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S., make sure it is REAL ID compliant. If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles. Learn more about flying with a REAL ID.

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The U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card are both accepted as ID for domestic flights. You may not have heard about the U.S. passport card before. The passport card cannot be used for international air travel, but it is still a great ID to have in your wallet.

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Travel Documents and Information
  1. Valid photo identification. ...
  2. Travel tickets (plane, train, bus; can be paper or electronic copies)
  3. Boarding passes.
  4. Reservation confirmations (rental car, hotel, pre-paid tickets for events; can be paper or electronic copies)
  5. Credit and debit cards. ...
  6. Cash.
  7. Emergency contact list.


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To board a flight within Canada, all passengers who appear to be 18 years of age or older are required to present: one piece of valid Canadian government-issued identification that includes a photograph and the passenger's full name and date of birth; or.

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Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, need a valid Canadian passport. American-Canadians can travel with a valid Canadian or U.S. passport.

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You may simply exchange your existing license for an Ontario license if your license is from:
  • another Canadian province or territory; or.
  • Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, the Isle of Man, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Switzerland, Taiwan, USA.


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If you are traveling internationally you will still need your passport. If you are traveling domestically, you will only need one valid form of identification – either your REAL ID or another acceptable alternative such as a passport, not both.

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If you only have an expired passport, you can still bring it along for domestic travel within the United States, but you must convince TSA officers that you are who you say you are. However, if you're traveling internationally, you must have a valid passport.

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At a rapidly expanding number of airports, the TSA staff is using the Credential Authentication Technology system to scan your driver's license or other government identification.

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