How to Change or Cancel a United Airlines Flight
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2025 10:03 am
Cancelling a United Airlines flight is pretty straightforward. You can do it online, through the mobile app, or by contacting customer service. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Cancel Online (United.com):
Go to: www.united.com
Click on “My Trips” at the top of the page.
Enter your confirmation number and last name, then click Search.
Find the trip you want to cancel and select “Cancel flight”.
Review the cancellation details. If eligible, you’ll see options for a refund or travel credit.
Confirm cancellation.[/list]
Using the United Mobile App:
Open the app and go to “My Trips.”
Select your booking.
Tap “Cancel Flight.”
Follow the prompts to complete the cancellation.
Via Phone or Airport:
If you booked through a third-party or need help, call United’s customer service at 1-800-864-8331 / 1-888-737-0007 (OTA) or visit the ticket counter at the airport.
Important Tips:
24-hour risk-free cancellation: You can cancel for a full refund within 24 hours of booking, as long as the flight was booked at least 7 days before departure.
Basic Economy tickets are generally non-refundable and non-changeable unless within the 24-hour window.
If you cancel after 24 hours, most non-refundable tickets will give you a travel credit instead of a refund.
Go to: www.united.com
Click on “My Trips” at the top of the page.
Enter your confirmation number and last name, then click Search.
Find the trip you want to cancel and select “Cancel flight”.
Review the cancellation details. If eligible, you’ll see options for a refund or travel credit.
Confirm cancellation.[/list]
Open the app and go to “My Trips.”
Select your booking.
Tap “Cancel Flight.”
Follow the prompts to complete the cancellation.
If you booked through a third-party or need help, call United’s customer service at 1-800-864-8331 / 1-888-737-0007 (OTA) or visit the ticket counter at the airport.
24-hour risk-free cancellation: You can cancel for a full refund within 24 hours of booking, as long as the flight was booked at least 7 days before departure.
Basic Economy tickets are generally non-refundable and non-changeable unless within the 24-hour window.
If you cancel after 24 hours, most non-refundable tickets will give you a travel credit instead of a refund.