Cancel an airline ticket within 24 hours for a full refund
Full refund
Verified on the store's site · Checked Nov 2, 2026
For tickets bought at least seven days before departure, US rules require airlines to either let you cancel within 24 hours for a full refund without penalty, or hold the fare for 24 hours without payment.
How to use it
- Book directly with the airline at least seven days before departure
- Check whether the airline offers the 24-hour refund or a 24-hour hold
- Cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund
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Who qualifies
- Tickets bought at least seven days before the flight's scheduled departure
- Tickets booked directly with the airline
What's left out
- Airlines may offer a 24-hour hold instead of a 24-hour refund
- Does not apply to tickets from online travel agencies or other third-party agents
- Airlines do not have to make free changes, such as a new date
Source
From transportation.gov (opens in a new tab)For airline tickets that are purchased at least seven days before a flight's scheduled departure date and time, airlines are required to either: Airlines are not required to offer both a hold and a refund option.