United Airlines change fees United Airlines has permanently eliminated its change and cancellation fees for Economy, Economy Plus, First, Business and Premium Plus tickets within the U.S. (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and flights from the U.S. to Mexico and the Caribbean.

The cost to change a United Airlines flight depends heavily on the type of ticket you purchased and your destination. Here’s a breakdown:

1. Fare Type is Key

United has eliminated most change fees, but the biggest factor is the difference in fare. Basic Economy (Most Restrictive): Changes are not allowed for most domestic and short-haul international flights. For routes where changes are permitted (some long-haul international), you’ll pay the fare difference plus a $99 change fee (or $199 for transatlantic/Pacific). Standard Economy and Above (Regular Economy, Premium Plus, Business, First): No change fees for flights originating in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and for most international itineraries. You only pay any fare difference between your original ticket and the new flight. If the new flight is cheaper, you’ll receive the difference as a future flight credit.

2. Change Fees Still Apply in Some Cases

While eliminated for most tickets, change fees ($100-$400) still apply to: Basic Economy tickets on eligible international routes. Award tickets (booked with miles) for changes made less than 30 days before departure. Flights originating outside the U.S./Canada to certain regions, depending on the fare rules. Partner airline flights booked through United, which follow the partner’s rules.

3. How to Get an Exact Cost

The only way to know the exact cost is to start the change process online or in the app. Before you confirm, United will