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Change Your Flight Date, Time, or Route
Need to change a flight? Agents reschedule dates, times, and routing on any airline, explain change fees and fare differences, and confirm the new itinerary by email.
Most US airlines dropped change fees on standard economy and higher fares in 2020, so a change usually costs only the fare difference. Basic economy fares and many international fare brands still restrict changes, and that is where an agent earns their keep by finding the cheapest permitted option.
Agents can change one direction of a round trip, move you to a different airport in the same city, or rebook a connecting itinerary as a nonstop when a seat opens up.
Calls are answered by licensed travel agents at our partner agency, 24/7. WarBird Flight is independent and not affiliated with any airline.
Who this is for
- Travelers whose plans moved by a day or a month
- Anyone unsure whether their fare allows changes
- People who want to switch airports or add a stop
Have ready when you call
- Airline confirmation code or ticket number
- Name on the booking
- New dates or times you can accept
How it works
- 1
Call with your confirmation code; the agent pulls up the booking.
- 2
The agent checks the fare rules, finds new flights, and quotes any fare difference or fee.
- 3
Approve the change and receive the updated itinerary by email.
Airline rules that apply
- Changes must be made before the original departure time; a no-show usually forfeits the ticket.
- If the new flight is cheaper, most US carriers return the difference as a credit; some international carriers do not.
- Basic economy fares generally cannot be changed on any carrier.
By airline: Delta Air Lines · United Airlines · American Airlines · Southwest Airlines · Alaska Airlines · Hawaiian Airlines · Air Canada · Lufthansa
Ready when you are
Call and a licensed agent handles it on the spot. Updated confirmations are emailed as soon as the change is made.
Fees
Airline change fees, where they apply, and any fare difference are charged by the airline. Our partner agency may charge a service fee for handling the change, disclosed before you approve it. See all fees.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to change a flight?
On most US carriers' standard fares, only the fare difference. Basic economy cannot be changed. International carriers vary by fare brand; the agent will quote the exact amount before anything is changed.
Can I change a flight booked on another website?
Usually the booking must be changed through the original seller. If you booked directly with the airline, our agents can advise and, in many cases, help you rebook.
Can I change just the return flight?
Yes. One direction can be changed while keeping the other as is.
Can I change the passenger name?
Name changes to a different person are not permitted by airlines. Spelling corrections are; see our name correction service.
What if I already missed the flight?
Call immediately. Same-day rebooking options depend on the airline; see our missed flight page.
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WarBird Flight is an independent travel booking service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any airline. Calls are answered by licensed travel agents at our partner agency.