Air Canada
Date Change Policy: Complete Rescheduling Guide

Changed your plans? This guide breaks down Air Canada’s flexible booking policies, including how to change your flight online, what fees to expect, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Most tickets (except Basic fares) may have no change fees during promotional periods, though fare differences apply .

Air Canada's Flight Change Guidelines

Eligibility
  • Basic Fares: Generally non-changeable except under special circumstances (e.g., labour disruptions).
  • Standard/Flex Fares: No change fees during promotions, but fare differences apply.
  • Refundable Tickets (Latitude, Premium Economy flexible, Business flexible): No change fees or fare differences for changes to same-fare-class flights.
Cut-off Times
  • Changes must be made before scheduled departure. Post-departure changes are not permitted .  

Fees
  • Domestic/International: No change fees for eligible fares during promotions .  
  •  Same-Day Changes: Fees vary by fare type and status .
Process

How to Change Your Flight Date: Complete Process

Rescheduling your Air Canada flight is straightforward if you follow these steps:  

Access Your Booking
  1. Visit Air Canada’s website and navigate to My Bookings.
  2. Enter your confirmation number and passenger last name to retrieve your itinerary.
Select 'Change Flight'
  1. Once your trip is displayed, click on the “Change Flight” button.  
  2. Note that Basic Economy tickets may not have this option available .  
Choose New Flight Dates
  • Use the calendar interface to select new travel dates. The system will display available flights and updated prices.  
  • Compare options, as fare differences can vary significantly depending on the new date and time
Review and Confirm Changes
  • The system will show a breakdown of costs: any fare difference (no change fees during promotions).  
  • If the new fare is lower, you will receive the difference as a travel credit or future travel credit .  
  • Confirm the changes and proceed to payment if additional funds are required.  
Receive Updated Itinerary
  • Once processed, you will receive a new confirmation email. Ensure all details are correct before traveling .
Important Notes:
If you encounter errors online or have a complex itinerary, call Air Canada at +1 (866) 240-3931 for assistance.
  • Changes must be completed before the scheduled departure of your original flight.
  • During labour disruptions or schedule changes, special rebooking windows may apply.

Air Canada Date Change Fees

Ticket Type Domestic Change Fee International Change Fee Same-Day Fee
Basic Economy Not allowed Not allowed Varies
Standard/Flex $0 (promotional) $0 (promotional) Varies
Latitude/Business Flexible $0 $0 0 (Elite members)

Example Scenario: Changing a domestic flight from June 15 to June 20 with a $50 higher fare would cost $50 total (no change fee). If the new flight is $30 cheaper, you would receive $30 in travel funds.

Key Restrictions and Considerations

Fare Differences

Passengers must pay any increase in fare when changing to a more expensive flight .  

Ticket Validity

Rebooked travel must be completed within one year of original ticket issuance.  

No-Show Policy

Customers who fail to cancel before departure forfeit ticket value .  

Labour Disruptions

Special policies may apply, such as waived fees for rebooking within specified windows .

How We Facilitate Flight Changes

Need Help Rescheduling Your Air Canada Flight? Our services include:  

  • Finding the lowest fare differences for new dates  
  • Processing same-day changes and standby requests  
  • Handling complex itinerary changes during disruptions 

You must make changes before your originally scheduled flight departs. Post-departure changes are not permitted .  

Yes. If the new flight is more expensive, you pay the difference. If cheaper, you receive the difference as a travel credit .  

If the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight, you are entitled to a full refund or free rebooking on the next available flight per regulations .

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Disclaimer: Policies and fees are subject to change. This information is provided as a guide and does not constitute legal advice. Passenger rights may apply in cases of significant schedule changes or cancellations initiated by the airline.

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