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How to Change a WestJet Flight — Fees & Rules

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How to Change a WestJet Flight — Fees & Rules — Summary

Change a WestJet 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: UltraBasic is non-changeable.
  • Same-day changes and standby: Available for a fee on eligible fares..
  • The 24-hour rule: Cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund on tickets booked at least 24 hours before departure..
  • If you miss the flight: No-show forfeits restricted fare value..
AirlineWestJet
IATA CodeWS
TopicChanging Your Flight
Last reviewed2026-07-31

Change fees

UltraBasic is non-changeable. Econo changes for a fee; higher fares change free plus fare difference.

Same-day changes and standby

Available for a fee on eligible fares.

The 24-hour rule

Cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund on tickets booked at least 24 hours before departure.

If you miss the flight

No-show forfeits restricted fare value.

Which fare you bought matters

UltraBasic — No carry-on, no checked bag, no changes, no seat selection, and last boarding group. Econo — Checked bag charged; changes for a fee. Business — Available on 787-equipped long-haul routes only.

Fastest way to make the change

westjet.com and the app handle changes, seats and bags.

WestJet changing your flight — common questions

Does WestJet charge a change fee?

UltraBasic is non-changeable. Econo changes for a fee; higher fares change free plus fare difference.

Can I cancel a WestJet flight within 24 hours?

Cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund on tickets booked at least 24 hours before departure.

What happens if I miss my WestJet flight?

No-show forfeits restricted fare value.

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