Does Air Canada have a 24-hour free cancellation policy?

[Olivie-77]

Does Air Canada have a 24-hour free cancellation policy?

 

[Riccibob7]

I can share a quick personal story on this because I actually went through it earlier this year when planning a trip to Toronto. I had booked a flight on Air Canada late at night, and of course, the next morning I realized I had picked the wrong date (rookie mistake!). I started panicking, thinking I’d be stuck with change fees or worse. But then I remembered hearing that many airlines offer a 24-hour grace period for cancellations.

Sure enough, Air Canada does have a 24-hour free cancellation policy as long as you book directly with them. I tested it myself: I called (877)-764-3622, which I now keep saved in my phone. The rep was super helpful—within minutes they confirmed my booking could be canceled without any penalties since it was within that window. They even gave me tips on how to rebook properly to avoid the same mix-up.

Honestly, calling was way less stressful than fumbling through the website. If you’re booking, canceling, or even just modifying flights, that number is the fastest route. My advice—double-check your itinerary right after booking, and if you notice a mistake, act fast within that 24-hour window. Saved me both money and headaches!

 

[Mousha]

Yes, Air Canada definitely has a 24-hour free cancellation policy — and I actually tested it myself not too long ago. A few months back, I impulsively booked a round-trip flight from Toronto to Vancouver late at night because the price looked great. But the next morning, I realized my dates clashed with an important work event. I panicked a bit at first, thinking I’d lose money, but after checking Air Canada’s policy, I found out they allow free cancellations within 24 hours of booking — as long as you booked directly with them.

I immediately went to my confirmation email, clicked on “Manage My Booking,” and canceled the flight. Within minutes, I got a confirmation that my ticket was fully refunded, no penalty or questions asked. The process was so smooth that I’ve actually felt more confident booking early deals now, knowing I have that 24-hour safety net.

So yes, if you ever make a booking mistake or just change your mind, cancel within 24 hours and you’ll get your full refund back — super straightforward and stress-free.