Air France Cancellation Policy (2026)
For flights to/from the US, you can cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund if booked at least 7 days before departure.
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Yes — free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. For flights to/from the US, you can cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund if booked at least 7 days before departure.
Cancellation Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Non-refundable (Light fare). |
| Main Cabin | Non-refundable or subject to a fee depending on fare conditions (Standard fare). Fully refundable for Flex fares. |
| Premium | Subject to a fee or fully refundable depending on fare conditions. |
| Business | Subject to a fee or fully refundable depending on fare conditions. |
Change Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Not permitted or subject to high fees depending on route (Light fare). |
| Main Cabin | Changes permitted with a fee (Standard fare) or free (Flex fare), plus fare difference. |
| Premium | Changes permitted with a fee or free depending on fare type, plus fare difference. |
| Business | Changes generally permitted free of charge, plus fare difference. |
Refund Method
Refunds are issued to the original form of payment or as a travel voucher depending on fare rules.
Same-Day Change
Available for certain fares (like Flex) or elite members, subject to availability.
No-Show Policy
If you miss your flight without notifying the airline, your onward or return flights may be cancelled and the ticket loses its value.
How to Cancel
- Log in to your Air France account or go to 'My Bookings'.
- Enter your booking reference and last name.
- Select the flight you wish to cancel.
- Follow the prompts to confirm cancellation and review refund options.
Tips
- Check if your ticket is a Light, Standard, or Flex fare to understand your change and cancellation rights.
- If your flight is cancelled by Air France, you are entitled to a full refund or rebooking.
- Consider purchasing travel insurance for non-refundable tickets.
- Flying Blue elite members may have more flexible change policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Air France cancellation policy?
- Air France cancellation policy allows free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. For flights to/from the US, you can cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund if booked at least 7 days before departure.. After 24 hours: Main Cabin — non-refundable or subject to a fee depending on fare conditions (standard fare). fully refundable for flex fares.. Basic Economy — non-refundable (light fare)..
- Can I cancel a Air France flight for free?
- Yes — For flights to/from the US, you can cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund if booked at least 7 days before departure. Non-refundable or subject to a fee depending on fare conditions (Standard fare). Fully refundable for Flex fares.
- What is Air France's change fee?
- Main Cabin: Changes permitted with a fee (Standard fare) or free (Flex fare), plus fare difference.. Basic Economy: Not permitted or subject to high fees depending on route (Light fare)..
- How do I get a refund from Air France?
- Refunds are issued to the original form of payment or as a travel voucher depending on fare rules.
- What happens if I no-show on Air France?
- If you miss your flight without notifying the airline, your onward or return flights may be cancelled and the ticket loses its value.