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How to Change a Air Canada Flight — Fees & Rules
How to Change a Air Canada Flight — Fees & Rules — Summary
Change a Air Canada booking: change fees, fare difference rules, same-day change and standby, the 24-hour rule, and what happens if you no-show.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Change fees: Basic is non-changeable.
- Same-day changes and standby: Same-day changes are available on eligible fares for a fee, free for higher Aeroplan tiers..
- The 24-hour rule: Air Canada permits cancellation within 24 hours of booking for a full refund on tickets booked at least two days before departure — applied broadly, including Basic..
- If you miss the flight: No-show forfeits restricted fare value and cancels onward segments..
Change fees
Basic is non-changeable. Standard and Flex change for a fee; Latitude changes free. Fare difference applies throughout.
Same-day changes and standby
Same-day changes are available on eligible fares for a fee, free for higher Aeroplan tiers.
The 24-hour rule
Air Canada permits cancellation within 24 hours of booking for a full refund on tickets booked at least two days before departure — applied broadly, including Basic.
If you miss the flight
No-show forfeits restricted fare value and cancels onward segments.
Which fare you bought matters
Basic — No checked bag, no changes, no refunds, no seat selection, and no Aeroplan status qualifying. Flex — Checked bag still charged on North American routes. Signature Class — Narrowbody transcontinental Business is a recliner, not lie-flat.
Fastest way to make the change
aircanada.com and the Air Canada app handle changes, seats and refunds.
Air Canada changing your flight — common questions
Does Air Canada charge a change fee?
Basic is non-changeable. Standard and Flex change for a fee; Latitude changes free. Fare difference applies throughout.
Can I cancel a Air Canada flight within 24 hours?
Air Canada permits cancellation within 24 hours of booking for a full refund on tickets booked at least two days before departure — applied broadly, including Basic.
What happens if I miss my Air Canada flight?
No-show forfeits restricted fare value and cancels onward segments.
More Air Canada help
Booking Air Canada? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.