Can I cancel my WestJet flight?

Do you have a flight with WestJet that you can no longer use? It happens to more people than you think! We help many travellers like you recover money from their non-refundable flights every year. 

Can I cancel my WestJet flight and get a refund?

Yes! You can cancel your WetJet flight in advance, however, refunds will depend on your ticket type. All bookings made within 24 hours (excluding same-day travel) can be cancelled for no fee. Same-day travel is a flight departing within 24 hours from the time of booking.

Cancel fees after 24 hours from the time of booking

• Basic fares: There is no refund or future travel credit for cancellations after 24 hours from the time of booking.

Fares with flexibility

• EconoFlex fares within Canada: Cancel your flight for no fee. Credit will be deposited in your travel bank

• PremiumFlex and BusinessFlex fares: Cancel your flight for no fee. Refund returned to original form of payment.

If your ticket type is Economy, Economy Flex, Premium or business, you can still cancel your WestJet flight, but you will have to pay a fee. The fee depends on where you are flying and also when you are canceling. We have given you the fees in Canadian dollars, but you will be charged in the currency of the original transaction - this is why the fees below vary slightly, depending on the exchange rate of your currency. 

Can I change my WestJet booking?

Yes! WestJet allow date, time and destination changes for their flights. All bookings made within 24 hours (excluding same-day travel) can be changed and you don’t have to pay a fee. Same-day travel is a flight departing within 24 hours from the time of booking. Please refer to the table below for change fees. 

Change fees after 24 hours from the time of booking

• Basic fares: No changes are permitted after 24 hours from the time of booking.

Fares with flexibility

• EconoFlex fares within Canada: Change your flight for no fee. Difference in fares will apply.

• PremiumFlex and BusinessFlex fares: Change your flight for no fee. Difference in fares will apply.

If your ticket type is Economy, Economy Flex, Premium or business, you can still chnage your WestJet flight, but you will have to pay a fee. The fee depends on where you are flying and also when you are making the change. We have given you the fees in Canadian dollars, but you will be charged in the currency of the original transaction - this is why the fees below vary slightly, depending on the exchange rate of your currency. 

Same-day flight changes

For same-day flight changes during check-in, the change fees are the same as the fees for “60 days or less to your flight”, however, Business fare tickets are not charged a fee in this case. 

Can I change the name on my WestJet booking?

Yes! You can change the guest’s name up to two hours before scheduled departure. Name change is allowed for all fares except Basic. Please refer to the table below for the name change fees. 

*Fees are charged in the currency of the original transaction. Credit card exchange rates apply.

Where can I sell my WestJet flight?

You can sell your flight on SpareFare. We are like eBay for travel reservations, with the added benefit of secure transfers and expert customer support. Click here to sell your flight.

In this blog post, you can learn more about how selling your flights on SpareFare works.