WestJet Cancellation & Change Policy (2026)

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Quick Answer

WestJet offers free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. After that, Main Cabin and above: 100-118 cad/usd for flights within canada and to all destinations except europe & asia. 150-177 cad for europe. econoflex allows cancellation for no fee (credit to travel bank).. Basic Economy: cancellations are non-refundable for ultrabasic fares. no refund or future travel credit..

24-Hour Free Cancellation

You can change or cancel your flight within 24 hours of booking for no fee, as long as your flight isn't leaving within the next 24 hours.

Change Fees by Fare Class

Fare Class	Change Fee
basic Economy	Changes are not allowed for UltraBasic fares.
main Cabin	A change fee applies for Econo and Member Exclusive fares. EconoFlex allows changes for no fee.
premium	A change fee applies for Premium fares. PremiumFlex allows changes for no fee.
business	A change fee applies for Business fares. BusinessFlex allows changes for no fee.

Cancellation Fees & Refund Type

Fare Class	Cancellation Policy
basic Economy	Cancellations are non-refundable for UltraBasic fares. No refund or future travel credit.
main Cabin	100-118 CAD/USD for flights within Canada and to all destinations except Europe & Asia. 150-177 CAD for Europe. EconoFlex allows cancellation for no fee (credit to Travel Bank).
premium	100-118 CAD/USD for flights within Canada and to all destinations except Europe & Asia. 300-354 CAD for Europe. PremiumFlex allows cancellation for no fee.
business	100-118 CAD/USD for flights within Canada and to all destinations except Europe & Asia. 600-708 CAD for Europe. BusinessFlex allows cancellation for no fee.

How Refunds Work

Refunds are provided based on your fare rules, either to your original form of payment (for Flex fares), or as a Travel Bank credit (for standard Econo/Premium/Business fares).

Same-Day Flight Change

There is no change fee for Silver, Gold, and Platinum rewards members for same-day changes, unless booked on an UltraBasic fare.

No-Show Policy

If you fail to cancel before your flight's scheduled time of departure, you will be considered a no-show. The value of the missed flight is lost.

How to Cancel Your WestJet Flight

1Go to the WestJet website and click on 'Manage Trips'.
2Enter your reservation code and last name to access your booking.
3Select the option to cancel your flight.
4Review any applicable cancellation fees and confirm the cancellation.

Expert Tips

💡 Cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund to the original form of payment.

💡 Consider booking EconoFlex, PremiumFlex, or BusinessFlex fares if you need flexibility, as they have no cancellation fees.

💡 UltraBasic fares are completely non-refundable and cannot be changed or cancelled.

💡 Always cancel at least 2 hours before departure to avoid being considered a no-show.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel a WestJet flight for free?▼

Yes — You can change or cancel your flight within 24 hours of booking for no fee, as long as your flight isn't leaving within the next 24 hours. 100-118 CAD/USD for flights within Canada and to all destinations except Europe & Asia. 150-177 CAD for Europe. EconoFlex allows cancellation for no fee (credit to Travel Bank).

What is WestJet's change fee?▼

Main Cabin: A change fee applies for Econo and Member Exclusive fares. EconoFlex allows changes for no fee.. Basic Economy: Changes are not allowed for UltraBasic fares..

How do I get a refund from WestJet?▼

Refunds are provided based on your fare rules, either to your original form of payment (for Flex fares), or as a Travel Bank credit (for standard Econo/Premium/Business fares).

What happens if I no-show on WestJet?▼

If you fail to cancel before your flight's scheduled time of departure, you will be considered a no-show. The value of the missed flight is lost.

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WestJet Cancellation & Change Policy (2026)

24-Hour Free Cancellation

Change Fees by Fare Class

Cancellation Fees & Refund Type

How Refunds Work

Same-Day Flight Change

No-Show Policy

How to Cancel Your WestJet Flight

Expert Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

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