Change a United Flight Date
Moving a departure earlier or later may depend on the fare purchased, seat availability, travel dates and ticket validity. Compare the full new itinerary and price before authorizing a change.
UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHT CHANGE ASSISTANCE
United Airlines Flight Changes and Ticket Options
Need a different United Airlines flight date, return journey, route or cabin? Understand ticket eligibility, available alternatives and who can service your booking before making changes.
Call (877) 213-9599Search FlightsBookMyReservations is an independent travel agency, not United Airlines, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by United Airlines. Ticket servicing is subject to eligibility and authorization.
Changing an Existing United Airlines Reservation
A United itinerary may be booked directly with the airline or through a travel agency. Before changing it, identify the ticket issuer, the operating carrier, whether travel has begun and the fare conditions. An available replacement flight does not by itself guarantee the existing ticket can be exchanged.
For general assistance across carriers, see flight changes and ticket exchange.
Change a Return Flight
If your outbound trip is already complete, the ticket may be partially used. The remaining return flight can require different pricing and servicing than a wholly unused ticket.
United International Flight Changes
International travel can involve onward connections, entry requirements and partner-operated segments. Review the entire ticket and any connecting flights before changing a single sector.
Agency-Issued United Tickets
If another agency issued the ticket, that agency or United may need to process changes. BookMyReservations cannot assume control of a booking simply because a traveler has its confirmation number.
Learn about agency-issued ticket changes.
United Flight Change Fees and Fare Differences
United has eliminated many change fees on eligible tickets, but this does not mean every change is free. Fare differences may apply, and some ticket types, routes or circumstances have restrictions. Basic Economy and certain special fares can have different eligibility. Confirm the applicable terms before changing a booking.
Same-Day United Flight Changes
Travelers seeking a different flight on the same day may have separate same-day change or standby options under United's current rules. Eligibility depends on the itinerary, ticket and availability; a same-day request is not guaranteed.
United Polaris and Premium Cabin Changes
United Polaris business-class and other premium cabin tickets can involve significant fare differences when changing dates or routes. Verify the cabin on every segment of the replacement itinerary, particularly on connecting or partner-operated flights.
For broader premium assistance, see business and first class changes.
United Codeshare and Star Alliance Itineraries
A United-marketed itinerary may include flights operated by Lufthansa, SWISS, Singapore Airlines or other partner airlines. The operating carrier and ticketing carrier may differ. Any exchange should account for the full itinerary, available booking classes and ticketing restrictions.
See multi-airline and codeshare tickets.
Missed a United Flight?
A missed departure is not the same as an advance voluntary change. Contact the appropriate servicing provider promptly, since a no-show may affect remaining flights and ticket value. See missed-flight assistance.
When a United Ticket Cannot Be Changed
If the ticket is not eligible for a change, review permitted cancellation, credit or replacement-booking options before abandoning it. Do not assume a refund or future flight credit is available without checking the fare and ticket status.
Important: BookMyReservations is not United Airlines and does not have unrestricted access to United reservations. Changes, exchanges, refunds and upgrades depend on ticket rules, inventory, timing and the issuer's servicing authority. Airline charges, fare differences and any disclosed agency service fees may apply. No outcome is guaranteed.
Information to Have Ready
Prepare the passenger name, United confirmation code, 13-digit ticket number if available, current flights, desired new dates or routes, travel status and the provider that issued the ticket. Do not send payment card information by ordinary email.
Star Alliance Connections: United, Lufthansa and SWISS
Traveling on a ticket involving United (UA) and another Star Alliance carrier? A booking may include partner-operated or codeshare flights. The marketing airline, operating airline and ticket issuer can be different, so eligibility for changes, fare differences and ticket reissue must be checked against the complete itinerary. Alliance membership alone does not authorize one carrier or travel agency to modify every partner ticket.
Review the other airline's flight-change information: Lufthansa Flight Changes SWISS Flight Changes. For itineraries involving multiple carriers, see multi-airline and codeshare ticket changes and agency-issued ticket assistance.
Before calling: Have the booking reference, ticket number, issuing airline or agency, operating carriers, current flights and requested changes available. BookMyReservations is an independent travel agency, not an airline or an authorized representative of these carriers.
United Airlines Flight Change FAQs
Can I change the date of my United Airlines flight?
A date change may be possible depending on ticket rules, availability, timing and who issued the ticket. Fare differences and other charges may apply.
Does United Airlines charge a change fee?
Some United fares may have no airline change fee, but fare differences, restrictions or other charges can still apply. Check the specific ticket and current airline rules.
Can an independent agency change a United-issued ticket?
Not necessarily. The original ticketing channel and servicing authority determine who can make changes. You may need to contact United or the issuing agency directly.
Can I change a United codeshare flight?
Changes to codeshare or partner-airline itineraries may require review of the marketing airline, operating airline and ticket issuer.
What if I have already flown the outbound United flight?
Changing the return of a partially used ticket may require repricing and review of remaining coupons and fare conditions.
Is BookMyReservations United Airlines?
No. BookMyReservations is an independent travel service operated by Shiv Travel & Tours LLC and is not affiliated with United Airlines.