Alaska Airlines Cancellation Policy (2026) — Change Fees, Refunds & How to Cancel
Full refund within 24 hours of booking to original payment method. No restrictions on advance purchase.
24-Hour Rule
Yes — free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. Full refund within 24 hours of booking to original payment method. No restrictions on advance purchase.
Cancellation Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Saver: Non-refundable, credit issued |
| Main Cabin | No fee — Alaska wallet credit |
| Premium | No fee — credit or refund |
| Business | No fee — full refund |
Change Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Saver fare: No changes allowed (credit minus cancellation value) |
| Main Cabin | No fee (fare difference applies) |
| Premium | No fee (fare difference applies) |
| Business | First Class: No fee (fare difference or refund) |
Refund Method
Refundable fares: original payment. Non-refundable: Alaska wallet credit valid 1 year from cancellation.
Same-Day Change
Free for Main Cabin and above (fare difference applies). $50 for Saver fares.
No-Show Policy
Saver: ticket forfeited. Other fares: credit issued to Alaska wallet.
How to Cancel
- Online at alaskaair.com → My Trips → Cancel
- Alaska app → My Trips → Cancel
- Call 800-252-7522 (24/7)
- At Alaska ticket counter
Tips
- Alaska's Main Cabin is very flexible — no change fees
- Wallet credits are easy to use on future bookings
- MVP/MVP Gold members get enhanced flexibility
- Consider First Class for fully refundable tickets
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alaska Airlines cancellation policy?
- Alaska Airlines cancellation policy allows free cancellation within 24 hours of booking (must be booked 7+ days before departure for US flights). After 24 hours: Main Cabin — no fee — alaska wallet credit. Basic Economy — saver: non-refundable, credit issued.
- Can I cancel a Alaska Airlines flight for free?
- Yes — Full refund within 24 hours of booking to original payment method. No restrictions on advance purchase. No fee — Alaska wallet credit
- What is Alaska Airlines's change fee?
- Main Cabin: No fee (fare difference applies). Basic Economy: Saver fare: No changes allowed (credit minus cancellation value).
- How do I get a refund from Alaska Airlines?
- Refundable fares: original payment. Non-refundable: Alaska wallet credit valid 1 year from cancellation.
- What happens if I no-show on Alaska Airlines?
- Saver: ticket forfeited. Other fares: credit issued to Alaska wallet.