If WestJet changes or cancels your flight review your passenger rights >
You can change your flight within 24 hours of booking for no fee, as long as your flight isn't leaving within the next 24 hours. A fare difference may still apply.
Changes must be made more than 2 hours before your flight's departure time.
Change fees are charged per direction, per person, except for flights to and from Europe and Asia, where fees are charged per transaction, per person.
UltraBasic fares
- Changes are not allowed.
Econo, Premium, Business, and Member Exclusive fares
- Change for a fee.
- Difference in fare price applies.
EconoFlex, PremiumFlex, and BusinessFlex fares
- Change for no fee.
- Difference in fare price applies.
- You must first cancel your reservation
- A change fee will apply
- Any points used will be refunded
- The remaining value will be issued as a Travel Bank credit
- You can then rebook a new flight
There is no change fee for Silver, Gold, and Platinum rewards members for same-day changes, unless booked on an UltraBasic fare.
Same‑day changes are not available on:
- Sunwing Vacations and Vacances Quebec bookings
- Charter flights
- The only or last flight of the day
- Bookings with overnight connections
You can cancel your flight within 24 hours of booking for no fee, as long as your flight isn't leaving within the next 24 hours.
Cancellations must be made more than 2 hours before your flight's departure time.
Cancel fees are charged per direction, per person, except for flights to and from Europe and Asia, where fees are charged per transaction, per person.
UltraBasic fares
- No refund or future travel credit.
EconoFlex fares
- Cancel for no fee.
- Any points will be refunded
- Credit issued as Travel Bank.
Flights departing from South Korea will pay a cancel fee. Your original form of payment will be refunded.
Econo, Premium, Business, and Member Exclusive fares
- Cancel for a fee.
- Any points will be refunded
- Credit issued as Travel Bank.
PremiumFlex and BusinessFlex fares
- Cancel for no fee.
- Any points will be refunded
- Refund back to original form of payment.
Premium and Business fares between Canada and Asia
- Cancel for a fee.
- Any points will be refunded
- Refund back to original form of payment.
Total flexibility. Cancel your flight for any reason up to 24 hours before your flight’s departure time.
Customizable coverage. Choose between 80% or 100% refund options to fit your budget. Cancel For Any Reason covers your base fare, taxes, and any seats added at the time of booking.
Easy refunds. Get refunded to your original form of payment.
Simple, self-serve cancellation. If your travel plans change, manage your booking online and cancel instantly with no questions asked.
If you don't check in or board your flight before your departure, you’ll be considered a no-show. The value of the missed flight will be lost and cannot be refunded or applied as a travel credit.
Return flights
All fares (excluding UltraBasic)
If your booking includes a return flight, contact us before your return flight's check-in cut-off time, and choose one of the following:
- Keep your original return flight, if the same flight and cabin are available.
- Choose a new return flight. Select the same fare type, pay the difference in fare price, and any applicable change fees.
- Request a credit or refund based on your original fare rules. Any checked bag fees will be refunded. Seat fees will only refunded up until 24 hours before the original departure time.
UltraBasic Fares
Contact us before your return flight’s check-in cut-off time to keep your original return flight. The same flight and cabin must be available.
If the same flight and cabin are not available, the value of your return flight, including any seats, bags, taxes, and fees, is lost. No exchange, credit, or refunds are available.
- A one‑time $0 change fee
- Fare difference applies when changing fare type, cabin, or destination.
- If the new fare is lower, any remaining value is refunded based on your fare rules, either to your original form of payment, or as a Travel Bank credit.
- Any value left over from an UltraBasic fare, will be refunded back as Travel Bank credit (valid for 12 months).
- Travel must be completed within 60 days of the original departure
- Changes must be made more than 2 hours before your flight departure time.
- A one‑time $0 cancellation fee
- Refunds are provided based on your fare rules, either to your original form of payment, or as a Travel Bank credit.
- UltraBasic fares receive a Travel Bank credit (valid for 12 months)
- WestJet points, Travel Bank credits, and companion vouchers are returned to your account when applicable
- Expired or soon‑to‑expire points or vouchers may receive a 60‑day extension
- Cancellations must be made more than 2 hours before your flight departure time.
If you booked through a Travel Agent (online or directly), third-party like Expedia or Airmiles, Corporate Travel arranger, or another airline, please contact them directly.
For WestJet Vacations bookings affected by a travel advisory:
- A one-time $0 fee applies to changes or cancellations
- Changes are subject to availability, and package price difference
- Cancellations result in a WestJet Vacations Future Travel Credit, valid for two years
- A $200 hotel fee per person will be deducted from your Future Travel Credit
If you booked through a travel agent, contact them directly.