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Airline change & cancellation fees
What a change or cancellation actually costs on 71 airlines — before you find out the expensive way.
| Airline | Change fees | Cancellation & refunds |
|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Aeroméxico | No change fees on domestic / short-haul main cabin. Basic Economy non-changeable. | Free 24-hour cancellation. Main cabin non-refundable; refundable fares available. |
| Air Canada | No change fees on domestic / short-haul main cabin. Basic Economy non-changeable. | Free 24-hour cancellation. Main cabin non-refundable; refundable fares available. |
| Air China | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| Air France | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Air India | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| Air New Zealand | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| AirAsia | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| Alaska Airlines | No change fees on domestic / short-haul main cabin. Basic Economy non-changeable. | Free 24-hour cancellation. Main cabin non-refundable; refundable fares available. |
| All Nippon Airways | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| American Airlines | No change fees on domestic / short-haul main cabin. Basic Economy non-changeable. | Free 24-hour cancellation. Main cabin non-refundable; refundable fares available. |
| Austrian Airlines | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Avianca | No change fees on domestic / short-haul main cabin. Basic Economy non-changeable. | Free 24-hour cancellation. Main cabin non-refundable; refundable fares available. |
| British Airways | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Cathay Pacific | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| China Airlines | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| China Eastern Airlines | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| China Southern Airlines | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| Copa Airlines | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Delta Air Lines | No change fees on domestic / short-haul main cabin. Basic Economy non-changeable. | Free 24-hour cancellation. Main cabin non-refundable; refundable fares available. |
| easyJet | Name change €115, flight change €45 online + fare difference. | Non-refundable. Government taxes refundable on request. |
| EGYPTAIR | Flex change-free. Saver changes from $75 + fare difference. | Tiered by fare. Special fares non-refundable; Flex fully refundable. |
| El Al Israel Airlines | Flex change-free. Saver changes from $75 + fare difference. | Tiered by fare. Special fares non-refundable; Flex fully refundable. |
| Emirates | Flex change-free. Saver changes from $75 + fare difference. | Tiered by fare. Special fares non-refundable; Flex fully refundable. |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Etihad Airways | Flex change-free. Saver changes from $75 + fare difference. | Tiered by fare. Special fares non-refundable; Flex fully refundable. |
| EVA Air | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| Fiji Airways | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| Finnair | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| flydubai | Flex change-free. Saver changes from $75 + fare difference. | Tiered by fare. Special fares non-refundable; Flex fully refundable. |
| Frontier Airlines | No change fees on domestic / short-haul main cabin. Basic Economy non-changeable. | Free 24-hour cancellation. Main cabin non-refundable; refundable fares available. |
| Garuda Indonesia | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| GOL Linhas Aéreas | No change fees on domestic / short-haul main cabin. Basic Economy non-changeable. | Free 24-hour cancellation. Main cabin non-refundable; refundable fares available. |
| Hainan Airlines | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| Hawaiian Airlines | No change fees on domestic / short-haul main cabin. Basic Economy non-changeable. | Free 24-hour cancellation. Main cabin non-refundable; refundable fares available. |
| Iberia | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Icelandair | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| IndiGo | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| ITA Airways | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| ITA Airways (Cargo) | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Japan Airlines | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| JetBlue Airways | No change fees on domestic / short-haul main cabin. Basic Economy non-changeable. | Free 24-hour cancellation. Main cabin non-refundable; refundable fares available. |
| Kenya Airways | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Korean Air | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| LATAM Airlines | No change fees on domestic / short-haul main cabin. Basic Economy non-changeable. | Free 24-hour cancellation. Main cabin non-refundable; refundable fares available. |
| LOT Polish Airlines | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Lufthansa | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Malaysia Airlines | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Pakistan International Airlines | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| Philippine Airlines | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| Qantas | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| Qatar Airways | Flex change-free. Saver changes from $75 + fare difference. | Tiered by fare. Special fares non-refundable; Flex fully refundable. |
| Royal Jordanian | Flex change-free. Saver changes from $75 + fare difference. | Tiered by fare. Special fares non-refundable; Flex fully refundable. |
| Ryanair | Name change €115, flight change €45 online + fare difference. | Non-refundable. Government taxes refundable on request. |
| SAS Scandinavian Airlines | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Saudia | Flex change-free. Saver changes from $75 + fare difference. | Tiered by fare. Special fares non-refundable; Flex fully refundable. |
| Singapore Airlines | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| South African Airways | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Southwest Airlines | No change or cancel fees on any fare. | Free 24-hour cancellation. Main cabin non-refundable; refundable fares available. |
| Spirit Airlines | No change fees on domestic / short-haul main cabin. Basic Economy non-changeable. | Free 24-hour cancellation. Main cabin non-refundable; refundable fares available. |
| SWISS | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| TAP Air Portugal | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Thai Airways | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| Turkish Airlines | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| United Airlines | No change fees on domestic / short-haul main cabin. Basic Economy non-changeable. | Free 24-hour cancellation. Main cabin non-refundable; refundable fares available. |
| Vietnam Airlines | Saver $50–$100 + fare difference; Flex free. | Flex refundable, Saver 50% refund minus admin fee. |
| Virgin Atlantic | Flex fares change-free. Economy Saver change fee €70 + fare difference. | EU261 protected. Refundable fares + 24-hour cooling-off on direct sales. |
| Volaris | Change fee $25–$75 + fare difference; free 60+ days out. | Non-refundable. 24-hour DOT refund window on direct sales. |
| Wizz Air | Name change €115, flight change €45 online + fare difference. | Non-refundable. Government taxes refundable on request. |
Policies vary by fare class and route and change often — confirm before you rely on them, or call us and we'll check your exact ticket.
Frequently asked questions
Which airlines have no change fees?
Most major US carriers dropped change fees on standard domestic fares in 2020 — but basic-economy tickets are usually still non-changeable, and low-cost carriers typically charge for any change. Check the table above for each airline's current policy.
Can I cancel a flight within 24 hours for free?
For flights booked directly with airlines in the US, DOT rules require a free 24-hour cancellation window (when booked 7+ days before departure). Beyond that window, the airline's own policy in the table above applies.
What if the airline's change fee is more than my fare?
That happens often on budget carriers. Before paying, call CheapoTrav — our agents handle cancellations and rebooking for $0 service fee and can often find a cheaper path (credit, rebook, or a new unpublished fare) than paying the airline's fee.