Flight Change or Cancellation: Can I Get My Money Back?
                     Can I Change, Cancel, or Get a 
Refund for My Flight?
How to change, cancel, or get a refund — step-
by-step
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Can I Change My Flight?
• Most airlines allow flight changes, depending on the 
ticket rules.
• You may be able to change the travel date or time.
• Change fees and fare differences may apply.
• Check your booking details before making a change.
• SearchMyTrip can help you review your flight booking 
options.
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Can I Cancel My Flight?
• Flight cancellation rules depend on the 
airline and ticket type.
• Some tickets may allow cancellation 
with a refund.
• Other tickets may have cancellation 
fees or credit options.
• Check the cancellation terms before 
cancelling your booking.
• Airlines such as United, Southwest, 
American, Delta, and Spirit have 
different policies.
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Change Path
Gather Info Check Rules Airline Cost Options Submit 
Actions Calculation Compare Request
Locate your Review fare See if the Compute Choose among Submit via 
booking conditions on airline initiated changes: rebook, SearchMyTrip 
confirmation the a schedule change fees voucher/credit, or the airline 
(PNR) and confirmation change or plus fare or refund site; contact 
original or fare rules cancellation difference, or based on your agent if 
payment page for that for added cancellation value and booked 
method. code. rights. fee vs timing. through one.
refundable 
amount.
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Can I Get a Refund?
A refund depends on your ticket and the airline's rules.
Refundable tickets generally offer more flexible refund 
options.
If an airline cancels or significantly changes your flight, you 
may have additional refund rights depending on the 
circumstances.
Refund processing time can vary.
Always check the applicable fare and cancellation rules.
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Tradeoffs by Outcome
Cash returns to your original payment method, Travel credits or vouchers arrive faster and keep 
but processing is slower. Best when you don’t most of your value for future trips, though they 
plan to travel again and want to recover funds may expire or have restrictions. Rebooking 
directly. In airline-initiated cancellations, refunds preserves value immediately, but you may owe a 
may be available as the simplest path. fare difference to secure the new date. This is 
ideal if you expect to travel soon and want 
quicker access to a
Urgency and value retention decide the best path: refunds, credits, or rebooking.
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Change, Cancel & Refund With       
       Search My Trip
Before you make a request:
• Keep your booking confirmation handy.
• Check your airline's fare conditions.
• Compare change and cancellation options.
• Review any applicable fees.
• Confirm the refund or travel-credit terms.
Search My Trip helps travelers find and manage flight 
options in one place.
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