SkyWest Airlines·Operates for Delta, United, American and Alaska
SkyWest Cancellation & Refund Policy
SkyWest Cancellation & Refund Policy — Summary
SkyWest 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: Determined by the mainline fare you purchased..
- Non-refundable fares: Determined by the mainline fare you purchased..
- How long credits last: Mainline credit terms apply..
- Your rights when the airline cancels: DOT refund rights attach to the ticketing carrier.
Refundable fares
Determined by the mainline fare you purchased.
Non-refundable fares
Determined by the mainline fare you purchased.
How long credits last
Mainline credit terms apply.
Your rights when the airline cancels
DOT refund rights attach to the ticketing carrier. Direct refund requests to Delta, United, American or Alaska — not to SkyWest.
Cancelling before departure
Mainline no-show rules apply.
How to request a refund
Use the mainline carrier's app and website. SkyWest has no passenger-facing booking or servicing system.
If the airline does not respond
Complaints go to the ticketing mainline carrier and, if unresolved, to the US DOT.
SkyWest cancellations & refunds — common questions
Can I get a refund from SkyWest?
Determined by the mainline fare you purchased. Determined by the mainline fare you purchased.
How long is a SkyWest travel credit valid?
Mainline credit terms apply.
Do I get cash back if SkyWest cancels my flight?
DOT refund rights attach to the ticketing carrier. Direct refund requests to Delta, United, American or Alaska — not to SkyWest.
More SkyWest help
Booking SkyWest? 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.