Booking with American Airlines offers great reach across the U.S. and beyond, but we know travel plans can shift. The American Airlines cancellation policy is designed to provide clarity and options, whether you have a flexible fare or a more restricted one. For immediate assistance, you can always call our customer support number to get help with your flight tickets.
You can cancel your flight online for most bookings or by phone for complex situations. Our team is available 24/7 to assist. Moreover, you can contact CheapFlyFinder to cancel your American Airlines flight.
If you want to cancel your flight at the last minute, go to the counter and request a cancellation. The agent will check for eligibility and will process the refund if applicable.
Most basic economy and main cabin fares are non-refundable. However, American Airlines offers a travel credit.
However, American Airlines charges a cancellation outcome depending on your fare type and destination.
Refundable Tickets
No cancellation fee. If you cancel (within 24 hours of your departure), you will receive a full refund to your original payment method. You can request it here: American Airlines Refunds Page
Non-Refundable Tickets (Except Basic Economy)
| Basic economy class | Cancellation fee |
| Domestic routes | $99 |
| International routes | $129 and $199 (depending on destination) |
American Airlines allows you to change your flight online or via phone. Policies vary significantly by fare type.
Basic Economy
Changes are not permitted after the 24-hour risk-free period.
Learn more about fare rules:
American Airlines Fare Rules & Fees
Main Cabin & Above
Changes are permitted for a fee plus any fare difference.
You can modify your booking here:
Manage My Trips
No change fees are charged on most domestic and short-haul international flights for all fare classes
except Basic Economy.
Change requests can be made through
Manage My Trips,
the AA mobile app, or by calling
American Airlines Customer Service.
The American Airlines 24-hour cancellation policy allows you to cancel any ticket for a full refund if you book at least 2 days before departure and cancel within 24 hours of purchase.
Flexible waivers may apply (please check the latest policy on
delta.com).
If you cancel within the 24-hour risk-free window or if you have a refundable fare. Non-refundable tickets incur a fee, but the remaining value is issued as a credit.
You will get a travel credit for the value of your ticket, minus any applicable cancellation fee. This credit is valid for one year.
Trip credits and vouchers issued from canceling a ticket are typically valid for 1 year from the original date of issue.
You can cancel your basic economy ticket within 24 hours of booking, whereas, after the grace period, Basic Economy tickets cannot be changed, canceled, or refunded.
You are always entitled to choose a full refund to your payment method or to be rebooked on the next available flight.
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