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)Depends on fare difference 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)Fee plus fare difference 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)Depends on fare family and route 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)Fare-rule based 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)Fare-rule based CNYAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air France (AF)Depends on fare conditions 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)Depends on fare rules, route, and timing 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)Depends on fare family and route NZDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
AirAsia (AK)Fee plus fare difference 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)Fare-rule and timing dependent 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)Depends on fare rules, route, and ticket type 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)Depends on fare rules and route KRWAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Avianca (AV)Depends on fare family and route USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Batik Air (ID)Depends on fare rules and route IDRAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
British Airways (BA)Depends on fare rules 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)Depends on fare family and route 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)Fee plus fare difference 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)Depends on fare rules and route TWDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
China Eastern Airlines (MU)Depends on fare rules and route CNYAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
China Southern Airlines (CZ)Fare-rule based CNYAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Copa Airlines (CM)Depends on fare family and route USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
easyJet (U2)Fee plus fare difference 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)Fare-rule based USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules, ticket type, and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Emirates (EK)Depends on fare family and route 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)Fare-family and route dependent USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Etihad Airways (EY)Fare-family and route dependent USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
EVA Air (BR)Depends on fare rules and route TWDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
flydubai (FZ)Fare-type and route dependent USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare type and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Garuda Indonesia (GA)Depends on fare rules and route IDRAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Gulf Air (GF)Fare-rule based USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Hainan Airlines (HU)Fare-rule based CNYAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Hong Kong Airlines (HX)Depends on fare rules and timing HKDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and timing; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Iberia (IB)Depends on fare brand and route 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)Depends on fare and route 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)Depends on fare rules and timing INRAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and timing before departureSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Japan Airlines (JL)Depends on fare rules and route 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)Fee plus fare difference 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)Fee plus fare difference 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)Fee plus fare difference 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)Fee plus fare difference 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)Fare-rule based 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)Depends on fare rules EURAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation conditions depend on fare rules; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Korean Air (KE)Depends on fare family and route 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)Depends on fare family and route 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 international changes may cost USD 199 plus fare difference, based on Lufthansa published fee information.Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Lufthansa (LH)Fare difference may apply 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)Depends on fare conditions USDAll faresAll routesbefore journey beginsRefund eligibility depends on fare conditions; online refund requests may be available up to 24 hours before journey start.Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Malaysia Airlines (MH)Depends on fare rules and route MYRAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Norwegian (DY)Fee plus fare difference 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)Fare-rule based USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Philippine Airlines (PR)Fare-rule based 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 issued on or after 30 July 2025.Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Qantas Airways (QF)Depends on fare rules and route 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)Depends on fare family and route 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)Fare-rule based 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)Depends on fare family and route USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Scoot (TR)Fee plus fare difference 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)Depends on fare family and route 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)Fare-rule based 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 fee; cancel at least 10 minutes before departure to preserve eligible fundsSource2025-12-24Fee guide
SpiceJet (SG)Depends on fare rules and timing 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)Fare-product and timing dependent 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)Fare-rule based USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
TAP Air Portugal (TP)Depends on fare family and route 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)Fare-rule based THBAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Turkish Airlines (TK)Depends on fare family and route 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)Fee plus fare difference USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes may require a fee plus fare difference; cancellation rules depend on fare termsSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vietnam Airlines (VN)Depends on fare rules and route VNDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Virgin Australia (VA)Depends on fare type AUDAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare type; Lite fares are the most restrictiveSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vistara (UK)Fare-family and route dependent 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)Fee plus fare difference USDAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes may require a fee plus fare difference; cancellations are generally limited by fare rules.Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Volaris (Y4)Fee plus fare difference 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)Fee plus fare difference EURAll faresAll routesbefore departureFlight changes may require a fee plus fare difference; TimeFlex allows changes with fewer restrictions.Source2025-12-24Fee 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)Depends on fare bundle and route 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)Fare-rule based CNYAll faresAll routesbefore departureChange and cancellation fees depend on fare rules and route; fare difference may applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
ZIPAIR Tokyo (ZG)Fee plus fare difference 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)Depends on fare type 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 EconomyTicket date and market dependentbefore 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 EconomyBasic Economy routesafter 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.
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Most flexibility mistakes start with buying the cheapest fare family without pricing the downside.