Absolutely — I actually went through this exact situation a few months ago. I had booked a round-trip with Air Canada for a business trip, but my plans changed last minute. The good news is, yes, you can cancel your Air Canada ticket either online or by phone, and I’ve done both.
Here’s what happened: I first tried canceling online through the Manage My Booking section on the Air Canada website. It was pretty straightforward — I just entered my booking reference and last name, selected my flight, and clicked “Cancel Booking.” Within minutes, I received a confirmation email and refund details.
However, on another occasion, I needed to modify a flight close to departure, and the website wouldn’t process it. So, I called Air Canada’s customer service, and honestly, that turned out to be faster for urgent cases. The rep walked me through all my options — refund eligibility, credits, and even rebooking alternatives — right over the phone.
If your travel dates are flexible or you’re not sure about the refund terms, calling an agent really helps. They can handle special cases or promo fares that the system won’t process online. It saved me a lot of stress!