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Yes — **you *can* make changes to a WestJet + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 light you’ve already booked**+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 but what you’re allowed to change+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 how much it costs+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 and how you do it depends on the **type of fare you bought+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 when you make the change+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 and the airline’s policies**.+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345
In general+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 WestJet lets you **modify your flight itinerary or + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 ravel dates** up to **two hours before your scheduled departure**+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 and you’ll almost always need to pay any **fare difference*+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345* between your original flight and the new one you choose. ([WestJet][1]) Most tickets can be changed unless they are the lowest cost tiers+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 in which case changes may not be permitted at all.+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345
WestJet also offers a **24‑hour risk‑free period** after booking. If you make your change within **24 hours of purchasing your ticket** and your departure is at least 24 hours later+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 you generally can change or cancel without a **change fee**+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 though you will still pay any fare difference for the new flight. ([WestJet][1]) This is especially helpful if you realize soon after booking that you need to adjust your plans.
Outside that 24‑hour window+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 whether you pay a change fee depends on the **fare class** you bought. UltraBasic fares — WestJet’s most restrictive and lowest‑cost option — often **don’t permit changes at all after that period**+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 so you won’t be able to modify an UltraBasic flight once that initial window is over. ([WestJet][1]) Other fare classes such as **Econo+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 EconoFlex+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 Premium+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 Business+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 and Member Exclusive** allow changes but usually involve a fee: for many Econo and Premium fares+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 the change fee is around **CAD/USD 100–118** per person per direction+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 and you also must pay any **fare difference** between the old and new flights.
Some fare types offer **more flexibility**. For example+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 **EconoFlex+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 PremiumFlex+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 and BusinessFlex** fares often allow you to change flights **without a change fee**+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 though you still pay any fare difference if the new flight costs more. ([WestJet][2]) This can be a big advantage if your plans might change+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 but these flexible tickets generally cost more upfront.
WestJet also allows **same‑day flight changes** in many cases. If you want to move to an earlier or later flight on the **same calendar day** as your original flight+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 you can usually do so for a reduced fee (often around **CAD/USD 50–59** for Econo fares)+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 and sometimes **for free** with flex or premium tickets+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 subject to seat availability.
If a change involves your **destination**+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 WestJet treats that as a full itinerary change+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 and you’ll need to pay any additional fare if the new route is more expensive. If the destination is geographically similar (for instance+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 switching between nearby airports)+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 WestJet may waive the fare difference under certain conditions.
When making changes+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 you can do so **online via the WestJet website or mobile app** by accessing your booking under “Manage Trips+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345” or by contacting WestJet’s customer service. ([Airlines Policy Hub][5]) Changes must be completed **before the flight departs**; once a flight has left+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 you can’t modify that portion of the itinerary. ([Airlines Policy Hub][5]) It’s also worth noting that+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 in addition to changing the flight itself+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 WestJet’s policies allow **minor name corrections** on a ticket (e.g.+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 fixing a small spelling error) up to about **2 hours before departure**+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 though this is distinct from changing the traveler entirely.
In exceptional circumstances — such as a travel advisory+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 severe weather+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 or significant schedule changes initiated by WestJet — the airline may **waive change fees or allow more flexibility** to rebook without penalty.
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