Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Cancellation Policy (2026) — Change Fees, Refunds & How to Cancel
When traveling to or from the US, and you book your flight at least 7 days before departure, you may cancel your booking within 24 hours of purchase at no cost and receive a full refund. For other flights, SAS ended its general 24-hour free cancellation policy in August 2025.
24-Hour Rule
Yes — free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. When traveling to or from the US, and you book your flight at least 7 days before departure, you may cancel your booking within 24 hours of purchase at no cost and receive a full refund. For other flights, SAS ended its general 24-hour free cancellation policy in August 2025.
Cancellation Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Non-refundable (Economy Light) |
| Main Cabin | Non-refundable or fee applies (Economy Standard) |
| Premium | Refundable for a fee or free (Economy Flex/SAS Plus) |
| Business | Fully refundable (SAS Business) |
Change Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Not permitted or high fee depending on route (Economy Light) |
| Main Cabin | Fee applies (Economy Standard) |
| Premium | Free or lower fee (Economy Flex/SAS Plus) |
| Business | Free (SAS Business) |
Refund Method
Refunds are issued to the original payment method used to buy the ticket, usually within 7 days.
Same-Day Change
Available for SAS Plus and SAS Business tickets, or for a fee on other ticket types depending on availability.
No-Show Policy
If you do not show up for your flight, your ticket will be cancelled and is generally non-refundable, though some taxes may be refunded.
How to Cancel
- Log in to 'My trips' on the SAS website or app.
- Select the booking you want to cancel.
- Choose 'Cancel or refund'.
- Select the traveler or flight you want to cancel and follow the instructions.
Tips
- Check your ticket rules before cancelling, as Economy Light and Standard are usually non-refundable.
- If SAS cancels your flight, you are entitled to a rebooking or a full refund.
- For US flights booked at least 7 days in advance, you have 24 hours to cancel for free.
- Most taxes are refunded for non-refundable tickets, except for certain specific taxes like YQ and YR.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) cancellation policy?
- Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) 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 — non-refundable or fee applies (economy standard). Basic Economy — non-refundable (economy light).
- Can I cancel a Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight for free?
- Yes — When traveling to or from the US, and you book your flight at least 7 days before departure, you may cancel your booking within 24 hours of purchase at no cost and receive a full refund. For other flights, SAS ended its general 24-hour free cancellation policy in August 2025. Non-refundable or fee applies (Economy Standard)
- What is Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)'s change fee?
- Main Cabin: Fee applies (Economy Standard). Basic Economy: Not permitted or high fee depending on route (Economy Light).
- How do I get a refund from Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)?
- Refunds are issued to the original payment method used to buy the ticket, usually within 7 days.
- What happens if I no-show on Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)?
- If you do not show up for your flight, your ticket will be cancelled and is generally non-refundable, though some taxes may be refunded.