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How to Change a Air France Flight — Fees & Rules
How to Change a Air France Flight — Fees & Rules — Summary
Change a Air France 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: Light fares are non-changeable.
- Same-day changes and standby: Available on flexible fares..
- The 24-hour rule: DOT 24-hour rule applies to tickets sold in the US..
- If you miss the flight: No-show forfeits restricted fare value and cancels subsequent segments..
Change fees
Light fares are non-changeable. Standard and Flex fares change for a fee or free respectively, plus fare difference.
Same-day changes and standby
Available on flexible fares.
The 24-hour rule
DOT 24-hour rule applies to tickets sold in the US.
If you miss the flight
No-show forfeits restricted fare value and cancels subsequent segments.
Which fare you bought matters
Light — No checked bag, no changes, no refund. Standard — Changes carry a fee. Business — La Première is a separate and much smaller First cabin available on limited routes.
Fastest way to make the change
airfrance.us and the Air France app handle changes, seat selection and refunds.
Air France changing your flight — common questions
Does Air France charge a change fee?
Light fares are non-changeable. Standard and Flex fares change for a fee or free respectively, plus fare difference.
Can I cancel a Air France flight within 24 hours?
DOT 24-hour rule applies to tickets sold in the US.
What happens if I miss my Air France flight?
No-show forfeits restricted fare value and cancels subsequent segments.
More Air France help
Booking Air France? 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.