Change Cancellation fees by airline

Last verified: 2026-05-06
No change fee is not the same as free flexibility. Fare differences and restricted entry fares are where the real cost hides.
Use this page for: This page should help users decide whether the cheapest fare is actually safe to buy when plans are unstable.
Quick check: Treat a flexible fare as insurance when your plans are soft. One change can erase all the fake savings from the cheapest fare.
Common way to avoid the fee: The real loophole is avoiding locked fares before you need them, not trying to rescue them after the trip changes.
What to watch: Check 24-hour windows, whether credits are issued instead of refunds, and what Basic or stripped-down fares block.

Flexibility problems usually start with the wrong fare family, so pair this page with the Basic Economy guide, compare United and Frontier, and use the U.S. DOT refund rules reference or EU261 passenger rights reference when the disruption question is about refund rights rather than fare rules.

Published rows on this page: 116

Common situations

The real cost is often not the fee label
A fare can say no change fee and still become expensive once fare difference, credits, or locked restrictions show up.
Low-cost carriers monetize timing and rescue behavior
Frontier, Ryanair, and easyJet are useful because they show how late changes and stripped fares turn flexibility into a paid product.
Legacy carriers still use the cheapest fare as the trapdoor
United, Delta, American, and JetBlue all show versions of the same pattern: the worst flexibility lives in the lowest fare family.

Airline pages to compare next

United is a clean example of non-Basic flexibility versus Basic lockout.
Delta shows how Basic can still carry meaningful change and cancellation pain even on a polished product.
Frontier's timing ladder is one of the clearest examples of change policy as a pricing weapon.
Ryanair is a strong benchmark for airlines that still price flexibility like a premium add-on.

Published fee rows (source-linked)

AirlineAmountApplies toRegion / routeTimingConditionsSourceLast verifiedShortcut
JetBlue (B6)0 USDBlue / Blue Plus / Blue ExtraAll routesbefore departureNo change or cancellation fees; fare difference may applySource2026-05-06Fee guide
JetBlue (B6)100 USDBlue BasicAll routesbefore departureBlue Basic cancellations are $100 per person on most routes and $200 per person on transatlantic itineraries; changes are not allowedSource2026-05-06Fee guide
Spirit Airlines (NK)Varies USDValueAll routesbefore departureValue: change or cancellation fee applies; fare difference may applySource2026-05-06Fee guide
Spirit Airlines (NK)0 USDPremium EconomyAll routesbefore departurePremium Economy: no change or cancel fees; fare difference may applySource2026-05-06Fee guide
Spirit Airlines (NK)0 USDSpirit FirstAll routesbefore departureSpirit First: no change or cancel fees; fare difference may applySource2026-05-06Fee guide
Aer Lingus (EI)Varies EURAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference on Saver fares; Plus and Advantage fares allow changes with fewer restrictionsSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Aer Lingus (EI)Not permittedSaver faresAll routesafter bookingTicket refunds not permitted on Saver fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Aeroméxico (AM)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; Basic fares are generally the most restrictiveSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air Astana (KC)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, ticket type, and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air Canada (AC)0 CADStandard and higher faresDomestic, transborder, internationalbefore departureNo change fee on Standard and higher fares; fare difference appliesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air Canada (AC)Not permittedBasic faresAll routesafter 24hChanges and refunds not permitted on Basic fares except within 24 hours of booking or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air China (CA)Varies CNYAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air France (AF)Varies EURAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation terms depend on the fare conditions of the ticket; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air India (AI)Varies INRAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, route, and timing; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air New Zealand (NZ)Varies NZDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
AirAsia (AK)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes permitted with fee plus fare difference; cancellations generally not permitted except for specific fare products or add-onsSource2025-12-24Fee guide
AIX Connect (I5)Varies INRAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and timing; lowest fares are the most restrictiveSource2025-12-24Fee guide
All Nippon Airways (NH)Varies JPYAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, route (domestic vs international), and ticket type; some fares are non-refundableSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Asiana Airlines (OZ)Varies KRWAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Avianca (AV)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Batik Air (ID)Varies IDRAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
British Airways (BA)Varies GBPAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange fees and fare differences apply depending on ticket fare rules; some fares are non-refundableSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Cathay Pacific (CX)Varies HKDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; some fares are non-refundable; fare differences may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Cebu Pacific (5J)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes permitted with fee plus fare difference; cancellations generally not permitted except where explicitly allowedSource2025-12-24Fee guide
China Airlines (CI)Varies TWDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
China Eastern Airlines (MU)Varies CNYAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
China Southern Airlines (CZ)Varies CNYAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Copa Airlines (CM)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
easyJet (U2)Varies EURAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference; amount varies by route and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
easyJet (U2)Not permittedAll faresAll routesafter bookingTicket refunds not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
EgyptAir (MS)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, ticket type, and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Emirates (EK)Varies AEDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; some fares are non-refundable; fare differences may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Ethiopian Airlines (ET)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Etihad Airways (EY)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
EVA Air (BR)Varies TWDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
flydubai (FZ)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare type and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Garuda Indonesia (GA)Varies IDRAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Gulf Air (GF)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Hainan Airlines (HU)Varies CNYAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Hong Kong Airlines (HX)Varies HKDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and timing; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Iberia (IB)Varies EURAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare brand and route; Basic fares are generally the most restrictive; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Iberia (IB)Not permittedBasic faresAll routesafter bookingRefunds not permitted on Basic fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Iberia Express (I2)Varies EURAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare and route; Basic fares are the most restrictive; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Iberia Express (I2)Not permittedBasic faresAll routesafter bookingRefunds not permitted on Basic fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
IndiGo (6E)Varies INRAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and timing before departureSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Japan Airlines (JL)Varies JPYAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route (domestic vs international); some fares are non-refundableSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jet2.com (LS)Varies GBPAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference; amount varies by route and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jet2.com (LS)Not permittedAll faresAll routesafter bookingTicket refunds not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar (JQ)Varies AUDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChanges permitted for a fee plus fare difference on Starter fares; Starter Plus, Flex, and Max fares allow changes with fewer restrictionsSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar (JQ)Not permittedStarter faresAll routesafter bookingRefunds not permitted on Starter fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar Asia (3K)Varies SGDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChanges permitted for a fee plus fare difference on Starter fares; Starter Plus, Flex, and Max fares allow changes with fewer restrictionsSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar Asia (3K)Not permittedStarter faresAll routesafter bookingRefunds not permitted on Starter fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar Japan (GK)Varies JPYAll faresAll routesbefore departureChanges permitted for a fee plus fare difference on Starter fares; Starter Plus and Flex fares allow changes with fewer restrictionsSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar Japan (GK)Not permittedStarter faresAll routesafter bookingRefunds not permitted on Starter fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Kenya Airways (KQ)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, ticket type, and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL)Varies EURAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation conditions depend on fare rules; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Korean Air (KE)Varies KRWAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; some fares are non-refundable; fare differences may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
LATAM Airlines (LA)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; Light fares are generally the most restrictiveSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Lufthansa (LH)199 USDEconomy LightInternational (published example context)before departureEconomy Light fares can be rebooked with a 199 USD fee plus possible fare differences (published as international flight change fee information on Lufthansa current fees page)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Lufthansa (LH)Varies USDEconomy Classic and aboveInternational (published example context)before departureEconomy Classic fares and upwards can be rebooked; fare differences may apply and additional conditions apply per published rulesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Lufthansa (LH)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore journey beginsRefund eligibility and reimbursement depend on fare conditions; cancellations and refunds can be requested online up to 24 hours before the beginning of the journey (fare conditions apply)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Malaysia Airlines (MH)Varies MYRAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Norwegian (DY)Varies EURAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference on LowFare; LowFare+ and Flex fares allow changes with fewer restrictionsSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Norwegian (DY)Not permittedLowFareAll routesafter bookingTicket refunds not permitted on LowFare except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Oman Air (WY)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Philippine Airlines (PR)Varies PHPAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Qantas Airways (QF)100 AUDApplicable fare typesDomestic Australiabefore departureChange or cancellation fee (excluding fare difference) on many domestic economy and premium economy fares for tickets issued on/after 30 July 2025Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Qantas Airways (QF)Varies AUDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; some premium cabins may have no change fees or different conditionsSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Qatar Airways (QR)Varies QARAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; some fares are non-refundable; fare differences may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Royal Air Maroc (AT)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, ticket type, and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Ryanair (FR)45 EURAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight change fee per passenger, per flight (online)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Ryanair (FR)60 EURAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight change fee per passenger, per flight (at airport or call center)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Ryanair (FR)Not permittedAll faresAll routesafter bookingTicket refunds not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) (SV)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Scoot (TR)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes permitted with applicable fee plus fare difference; cancellations generally not permitted except where explicitly allowedSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Singapore Airlines (SQ)Varies SGDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; some fares are non-refundable; fare differences may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
South African Airways (SA)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, ticket type, and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)0 USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureNo cancel fees (all fare types eligible for cancellations without a fee); failure to cancel at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel fundsSource2025-12-24Fee guide
SpiceJet (SG)Varies INRAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and timing; lowest fares are the most restrictiveSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Spring Airlines (9C)Varies CNYAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare product and timing; lowest fares are the most restrictiveSource2025-12-24Fee guide
SriLankan Airlines (UL)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
TAP Air Portugal (TP)Varies EURAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; Discount fares are generally the most restrictive; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
TAP Air Portugal (TP)Not permittedDiscount faresAll routesafter bookingRefunds not permitted on Discount fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Thai Airways (TG)Varies THBAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Turkish Airlines (TK)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; promotional fares are generally the most restrictiveSource2025-12-24Fee guide
VietJet Air (VJ)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes permitted with applicable fee plus fare difference; cancellations generally not permitted except where explicitly stated by fare rulesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vietnam Airlines (VN)Varies VNDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Virgin Australia (VA)Varies AUDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare type; Lite fares are the most restrictiveSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vistara (UK)Varies INRAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; lowest fares are the most restrictiveSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Viva Aerobus (VB)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes permitted with applicable fee plus fare difference; cancellations generally not permitted except where explicitly allowed by fare rulesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Volaris (Y4)Varies USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes permitted with applicable fee plus fare difference; cancellations generally not permitted except where explicitly allowedSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vueling (VY)Varies EURAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference; amount varies by route and timing; TimeFlex fares allow changes with fewer restrictionsSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vueling (VY)Not permittedAll faresAll routesafter bookingTicket refunds not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
WestJet (WS)0 CADEconoFlex, Premium, BusinessAll routesbefore departureNo change fee on EconoFlex and higher fares; fare difference appliesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
WestJet (WS)Varies CADEcono faresAll routesbefore departureChange fees apply on Econo fares; amount varies by fare bundle and route; fare difference appliesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
WestJet (WS)Not permittedMost restrictive Econo faresAll routesafter bookingRefunds not permitted on the most restrictive Econo bundles except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Wizz Air (W6)40 EURAll faresAll routesmore than 14 days before departureFlight change fee per passenger, per flight (online)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Wizz Air (W6)50 EURAll faresAll routeswithin 14 days of departureFlight change fee per passenger, per flight (online)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Wizz Air (W6)Not permittedAll faresAll routesafter bookingTicket refunds not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
XiamenAir (MF)Varies CNYAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
ZIPAIR Tokyo (ZG)Varies JPYAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes permitted with applicable fee plus fare difference; cancellations generally not permitted except where explicitly allowedSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)0 USDAll faresAll routeswithin 24hCancel within 24 hours of booking for full refundSource2025-12-19Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)Varies USDAll faresAll routesafter 24hChange and cancellation rules depend on fare type (Saver fares most restrictive)Source2025-12-19Fee guide
Delta Air Lines (DL)0 USDEconomy (non-Basic)US/Canada/Mexico/Caribbean/Central Americabefore departureChange/cancel fee: freeSource2025-12-19Fee guide
Delta Air Lines (DL)99 USDBasic EconomyUS/Canada/Mexico/Caribbean/Central Americabefore departureChange/cancel feeSource2025-12-19Fee guide
Delta Air Lines (DL)0 USDEconomy (non-Basic)South America/Europe/UK/Africa/Middle East/India/Asia/Pacificbefore departureChange/cancel fee: freeSource2025-12-19Fee guide
Delta Air Lines (DL)199 USDBasic EconomySouth America/Europe/UK/Africa/Middle East/India/Asia/Pacificbefore departureChange/cancel feeSource2025-12-19Fee guide
Delta Air Lines (DL)Not permittedBasic EconomyVariesbefore departureChanges not permitted (Basic Economy tickets purchased before Nov 6, 2025)Source2025-12-19Fee guide
Frontier Airlines (F9)0 USDBasic Fare / StandardAll routes60+ days before departureChange flight fee (Basic Fare / Standard): 60+ days before departureSource2025-12-19Fee guide
Frontier Airlines (F9)49 USDBasic Fare / StandardAll routes59 to 7 days before departureChange flight fee (Basic Fare / Standard): 59 to 7 days before departureSource2025-12-19Fee guide
Frontier Airlines (F9)99 USDBasic Fare / StandardAll routes6 days or less before departureChange flight fee (Basic Fare / Standard): 6 days or less before departure (including same-day)Source2025-12-19Fee guide
Frontier Airlines (F9)0 USDEconomy / Premium / Business bundleAll routesany time before departureChange flight fee: no change fees at any timeSource2025-12-19Fee guide
Frontier Airlines (F9)99 USDBasic Fare / StandardAll routesbefore departureCancel flight fee (Basic Fare / Standard): per passenger, per directionSource2025-12-19Fee guide
Frontier Airlines (F9)0 USDEconomy / Premium / Business bundleAll routesbefore departureCancel flight fee: no cancellation feeSource2025-12-19Fee guide
United Airlines (UA)0 USDEconomy (non-Basic)US domestic and internationalbefore departureNo change fee; fare difference appliesSource2025-12-19Fee guide
United Airlines (UA)Not permittedBasic EconomyVariesafter 24hChanges and cancellations not permitted after 24 hoursSource2025-12-19Fee guide
Use the Fee guide column if you want the airline-specific page that explains how this fee usually shows up in a real trip.

Flexibility problems usually start with the wrong fare family, so pair this page with the Basic Economy guide, compare United and Frontier, and use the U.S. DOT refund rules reference or EU261 passenger rights reference when the disruption question is about refund rights rather than fare rules.

Related references

After the change-fee page, compare the airline-specific fare page and the stripped-fare guide, because flexibility problems usually start before the fee is ever charged.
Cards do not solve change fees directly, but they matter when bag benefits make the better fare rational instead of the stripped fare.
Trip rescue often becomes worse when the traveler is also trying to force the wrong bag strategy onto the new itinerary.
Most flexibility mistakes start with buying the cheapest fare family without pricing the downside.