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Air France Cancellation & Refund Policy

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Air France Cancellation & Refund Policy — Summary

Air France refund rules: refundable vs non-refundable fares, travel credit validity, and when US DOT rules entitle you to cash back instead of a voucher.

Key Travel Facts & Insights

  • Refundable fares: Flex fares refund to the original form of payment..
  • Non-refundable fares: Light and Standard fares are non-refundable; taxes remain claimable..
  • How long credits last: Vouchers carry a defined validity from issue..
  • Your rights when the airline cancels: EU261 applies to Air France departures from the EU and arrivals into the EU: €250–€600 per passenger for qualifying cancellations and delays over three hours..
AirlineAir France
IATA CodeAF
TopicCancellations & Refunds
Last reviewed2026-07-31

Refundable fares

Flex fares refund to the original form of payment.

Non-refundable fares

Light and Standard fares are non-refundable; taxes remain claimable.

How long credits last

Vouchers carry a defined validity from issue.

Your rights when the airline cancels

EU261 applies to Air France departures from the EU and arrivals into the EU: €250–€600 per passenger for qualifying cancellations and delays over three hours.

Cancelling before departure

No-show forfeits restricted fare value and cancels subsequent segments.

How to request a refund

airfrance.us and the Air France app handle changes, seat selection and refunds.

If the airline does not respond

Customer service form first; unresolved EU261 claims escalate to the French DGAC.

Air France cancellations & refunds — common questions

Can I get a refund from Air France?

Flex fares refund to the original form of payment. Light and Standard fares are non-refundable; taxes remain claimable.

How long is a Air France travel credit valid?

Vouchers carry a defined validity from issue.

Do I get cash back if Air France cancels my flight?

EU261 applies to Air France departures from the EU and arrivals into the EU: €250–€600 per passenger for qualifying cancellations and delays over three hours.

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