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How to Change a JetBlue Flight — Fees & Rules
How to Change a JetBlue Flight — Fees & Rules — Summary
Change a JetBlue 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: No change or cancel fee on Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Extra and Mint — you pay only the fare difference.
- Same-day changes and standby: Same-day switches are included with Blue Extra and available for a fee on other fares..
- The 24-hour rule: Cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund, provided departure is at least seven days away..
- If you miss the flight: No-show on Blue Basic forfeits the fare.
Change fees
No change or cancel fee on Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Extra and Mint — you pay only the fare difference. Blue Basic is non-changeable.
Same-day changes and standby
Same-day switches are included with Blue Extra and available for a fee on other fares.
The 24-hour rule
Cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund, provided departure is at least seven days away.
If you miss the flight
No-show on Blue Basic forfeits the fare. On other fares the value is preserved as a JetBlue Travel Bank credit if you cancel before departure.
Which fare you bought matters
Blue Basic — Boards last, no changes or refunds, and the carry-on restriction on some itineraries is the detail people miss. Blue — Fare difference applies. Blue Extra — Priced well above Blue. Mint — Available only on transcontinental, transatlantic and select Caribbean routes.
Fastest way to make the change
jetblue.com and the JetBlue app manage changes, cancellations and Travel Bank credits. Travel Bank balances are visible in your account rather than buried in an email.
JetBlue changing your flight — common questions
Does JetBlue charge a change fee?
No change or cancel fee on Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Extra and Mint — you pay only the fare difference. Blue Basic is non-changeable.
Can I cancel a JetBlue flight within 24 hours?
Cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund, provided departure is at least seven days away.
What happens if I miss my JetBlue flight?
No-show on Blue Basic forfeits the fare. On other fares the value is preserved as a JetBlue Travel Bank credit if you cancel before departure.
More JetBlue help
Booking JetBlue? 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.