Change Cancellation fees by airline
Updated: 2026-02-15Verdict: ‘No change fee’ is not ‘free to change.’ Fare differences are the real cost — and Basic Economy often stays locked after the first 24 hours.
Pro-Tip: Treat non-Basic fares as insurance if there’s any chance your plans change. One change can wipe out the ‘savings’ of Basic.
Loophole: Some airlines price Basic so low that they make you rebuy if plans change. If your schedule isn’t stable, the loophole is simply refusing the locked fare.
What to watch: Check (1) 24-hour risk-free window rules, (2) whether credits are issued vs refunds, and (3) what happens with award tickets.
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Published fee rows (source-linked)
| Airline | Amount | Applies to | Region / route | Timing | Conditions | Source | Last verified | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus (EI) | Varies EUR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Flight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference on Saver fares; Plus and Advantage fares allow changes with fewer restrictions | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Aer Lingus (EI) | Not permitted | Saver fares | All routes | after booking | Ticket refunds not permitted on Saver fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Aeroméxico (AM) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; Basic fares are generally the most restrictive | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air Astana (KC) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, ticket type, and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air Canada (AC) | 0 CAD | Standard and higher fares | Domestic, transborder, international | before departure | No change fee on Standard and higher fares; fare difference applies | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air Canada (AC) | Not permitted | Basic fares | All routes | after 24h | Changes and refunds not permitted on Basic fares except within 24 hours of booking or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air China (CA) | Varies CNY | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air France (AF) | Varies EUR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation terms depend on the fare conditions of the ticket; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air India (AI) | Varies INR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, route, and timing; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air New Zealand (NZ) | Varies NZD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| AirAsia (AK) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Flight changes permitted with fee plus fare difference; cancellations generally not permitted except for specific fare products or add-ons | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| AIX Connect (I5) | Varies INR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and timing; lowest fares are the most restrictive | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| All Nippon Airways (NH) | Varies JPY | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, route (domestic vs international), and ticket type; some fares are non-refundable | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Asiana Airlines (OZ) | Varies KRW | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Avianca (AV) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Batik Air (ID) | Varies IDR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| British Airways (BA) | Varies GBP | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change fees and fare differences apply depending on ticket fare rules; some fares are non-refundable | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Cathay Pacific (CX) | Varies HKD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; some fares are non-refundable; fare differences may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Cebu Pacific (5J) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Flight changes permitted with fee plus fare difference; cancellations generally not permitted except where explicitly allowed | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| China Airlines (CI) | Varies TWD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| China Eastern Airlines (MU) | Varies CNY | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| China Southern Airlines (CZ) | Varies CNY | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Copa Airlines (CM) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| easyJet (U2) | Varies EUR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Flight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference; amount varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| easyJet (U2) | Not permitted | All fares | All routes | after booking | Ticket refunds not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| EgyptAir (MS) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, ticket type, and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Emirates (EK) | Varies AED | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; some fares are non-refundable; fare differences may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Etihad Airways (EY) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| EVA Air (BR) | Varies TWD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| flydubai (FZ) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare type and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Garuda Indonesia (GA) | Varies IDR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Gulf Air (GF) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Hainan Airlines (HU) | Varies CNY | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Hong Kong Airlines (HX) | Varies HKD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and timing; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Iberia (IB) | Varies EUR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare brand and route; Basic fares are generally the most restrictive; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Iberia (IB) | Not permitted | Basic fares | All routes | after booking | Refunds not permitted on Basic fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Iberia Express (I2) | Varies EUR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare and route; Basic fares are the most restrictive; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Iberia Express (I2) | Not permitted | Basic fares | All routes | after booking | Refunds not permitted on Basic fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| IndiGo (6E) | Varies INR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and timing before departure | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Japan Airlines (JL) | Varies JPY | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route (domestic vs international); some fares are non-refundable | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jet2.com (LS) | Varies GBP | All fares | All routes | before departure | Flight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference; amount varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jet2.com (LS) | Not permitted | All fares | All routes | after booking | Ticket refunds not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jetstar (JQ) | Varies AUD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference on Starter fares; Starter Plus, Flex, and Max fares allow changes with fewer restrictions | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jetstar (JQ) | Not permitted | Starter fares | All routes | after booking | Refunds not permitted on Starter fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jetstar Asia (3K) | Varies SGD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference on Starter fares; Starter Plus, Flex, and Max fares allow changes with fewer restrictions | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jetstar Asia (3K) | Not permitted | Starter fares | All routes | after booking | Refunds not permitted on Starter fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jetstar Japan (GK) | Varies JPY | All fares | All routes | before departure | Changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference on Starter fares; Starter Plus and Flex fares allow changes with fewer restrictions | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jetstar Japan (GK) | Not permitted | Starter fares | All routes | after booking | Refunds not permitted on Starter fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Kenya Airways (KQ) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, ticket type, and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | Varies EUR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation conditions depend on fare rules; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Korean Air (KE) | Varies KRW | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; some fares are non-refundable; fare differences may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| LATAM Airlines (LA) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; Light fares are generally the most restrictive | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Lufthansa (LH) | 199 USD | Economy Light | International (published example context) | before departure | Economy 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) | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Lufthansa (LH) | Varies USD | Economy Classic and above | International (published example context) | before departure | Economy Classic fares and upwards can be rebooked; fare differences may apply and additional conditions apply per published rules | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Lufthansa (LH) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before journey begins | Refund 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) | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Malaysia Airlines (MH) | Varies MYR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Norwegian (DY) | Varies EUR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Flight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference on LowFare; LowFare+ and Flex fares allow changes with fewer restrictions | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Norwegian (DY) | Not permitted | LowFare | All routes | after booking | Ticket refunds not permitted on LowFare except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Oman Air (WY) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Philippine Airlines (PR) | Varies PHP | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Qantas Airways (QF) | 100 AUD | Applicable fare types | Domestic Australia | before departure | Change or cancellation fee (excluding fare difference) on many domestic economy and premium economy fares for tickets issued on/after 30 July 2025 | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Qantas Airways (QF) | Varies AUD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; some premium cabins may have no change fees or different conditions | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Qatar Airways (QR) | Varies QAR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; some fares are non-refundable; fare differences may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Royal Air Maroc (AT) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, ticket type, and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Ryanair (FR) | 45 EUR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Flight change fee per passenger, per flight (online) | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Ryanair (FR) | 60 EUR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Flight change fee per passenger, per flight (at airport or call center) | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Ryanair (FR) | Not permitted | All fares | All routes | after booking | Ticket refunds not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) (SV) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Scoot (TR) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Flight changes permitted with applicable fee plus fare difference; cancellations generally not permitted except where explicitly allowed | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Singapore Airlines (SQ) | Varies SGD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; some fares are non-refundable; fare differences may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| South African Airways (SA) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, ticket type, and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Southwest Airlines (WN) | 0 USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | No 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 funds | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| SpiceJet (SG) | Varies INR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and timing; lowest fares are the most restrictive | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Spring Airlines (9C) | Varies CNY | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare product and timing; lowest fares are the most restrictive | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| SriLankan Airlines (UL) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| TAP Air Portugal (TP) | Varies EUR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; Discount fares are generally the most restrictive; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| TAP Air Portugal (TP) | Not permitted | Discount fares | All routes | after booking | Refunds not permitted on Discount fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Thai Airways (TG) | Varies THB | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Turkish Airlines (TK) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; promotional fares are generally the most restrictive | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| VietJet Air (VJ) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Flight changes permitted with applicable fee plus fare difference; cancellations generally not permitted except where explicitly stated by fare rules | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Vietnam Airlines (VN) | Varies VND | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Virgin Australia (VA) | Varies AUD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare type; Lite fares are the most restrictive | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Vistara (UK) | Varies INR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; lowest fares are the most restrictive | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Viva Aerobus (VB) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Flight changes permitted with applicable fee plus fare difference; cancellations generally not permitted except where explicitly allowed by fare rules | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Volaris (Y4) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | Flight changes permitted with applicable fee plus fare difference; cancellations generally not permitted except where explicitly allowed | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Vueling (VY) | Varies EUR | All fares | All routes | before departure | Flight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference; amount varies by route and timing; TimeFlex fares allow changes with fewer restrictions | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Vueling (VY) | Not permitted | All fares | All routes | after booking | Ticket refunds not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| WestJet (WS) | 0 CAD | EconoFlex, Premium, Business | All routes | before departure | No change fee on EconoFlex and higher fares; fare difference applies | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| WestJet (WS) | Varies CAD | Econo fares | All routes | before departure | Change fees apply on Econo fares; amount varies by fare bundle and route; fare difference applies | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| WestJet (WS) | Not permitted | Most restrictive Econo fares | All routes | after booking | Refunds not permitted on the most restrictive Econo bundles except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Wizz Air (W6) | 40 EUR | All fares | All routes | more than 14 days before departure | Flight change fee per passenger, per flight (online) | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Wizz Air (W6) | 50 EUR | All fares | All routes | within 14 days of departure | Flight change fee per passenger, per flight (online) | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Wizz Air (W6) | Not permitted | All fares | All routes | after booking | Ticket refunds not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| XiamenAir (MF) | Varies CNY | All fares | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| ZIPAIR Tokyo (ZG) | Varies JPY | All fares | All routes | before departure | Flight changes permitted with applicable fee plus fare difference; cancellations generally not permitted except where explicitly allowed | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 0 USD | All fares | All routes | within 24h | Cancel within 24 hours of booking for full refund | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | after 24h | Change and cancellation rules depend on fare type (Saver fares most restrictive) | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 0 USD | Economy (non-Basic) | US/Canada/Mexico/Caribbean/Central America | before departure | Change/cancel fee: free | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 99 USD | Basic Economy | US/Canada/Mexico/Caribbean/Central America | before departure | Change/cancel fee | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 0 USD | Economy (non-Basic) | South America/Europe/UK/Africa/Middle East/India/Asia/Pacific | before departure | Change/cancel fee: free | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 199 USD | Basic Economy | South America/Europe/UK/Africa/Middle East/India/Asia/Pacific | before departure | Change/cancel fee | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | Not permitted | Basic Economy | Varies | before departure | Changes not permitted (Basic Economy tickets purchased before Nov 6, 2025) | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| Frontier Airlines (F9) | 0 USD | Basic Fare / Standard | All routes | 60+ days before departure | Change flight fee (Basic Fare / Standard): 60+ days before departure | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| Frontier Airlines (F9) | 49 USD | Basic Fare / Standard | All routes | 59 to 7 days before departure | Change flight fee (Basic Fare / Standard): 59 to 7 days before departure | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| Frontier Airlines (F9) | 99 USD | Basic Fare / Standard | All routes | 6 days or less before departure | Change flight fee (Basic Fare / Standard): 6 days or less before departure (including same-day) | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| Frontier Airlines (F9) | 0 USD | Economy / Premium / Business bundle | All routes | any time before departure | Change flight fee: no change fees at any time | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| Frontier Airlines (F9) | 99 USD | Basic Fare / Standard | All routes | before departure | Cancel flight fee (Basic Fare / Standard): per passenger, per direction | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| Frontier Airlines (F9) | 0 USD | Economy / Premium / Business bundle | All routes | before departure | Cancel flight fee: no cancellation fee | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| JetBlue (B6) | 0 USD | Blue / Blue Plus / Blue Extra | All routes | before departure | No change or cancellation fees; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| JetBlue (B6) | Varies USD | Blue Basic | All routes | before departure | Change and cancellation fees may apply depending on fare bundle (e.g., Blue Basic) | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| Spirit Airlines (NK) | 0 USD | All fares | All routes | before departure | No change or cancellation fees; fare difference may apply | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| United Airlines (UA) | 0 USD | Economy (non-Basic) | US domestic and international | before departure | No change fee; fare difference applies | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| United Airlines (UA) | Not permitted | Basic Economy | Varies | after 24h | Changes and cancellations not permitted after 24 hours | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
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