Cancel or Change a Flight? How to Decide and Save Money
When plans shift, you have two main choices: cancel the ticket or change it.
When changing is better
- Your trip is only moving by a few days
- Your fare allows low or no change fees
- You want to keep the same airline and route
When cancelling is better
- The trip is no longer happening
- You are within the 24-hour window
- The airline cancelled the flight and you prefer a refund
What to compare
- Change fee
- Fare difference
- Cancellation refund or credit amount
- Credit expiry rules
For flights to or from the US, bookings made at least 7 days before departure can generally be cancelled within 24 hours for a full refund.
Our team can compare options at +1-800-984-7414. More details are in this flight cancellation policy guide.