Travel plans can change — and United Airlines understands that. Whether you need to move your travel to a different date, adjust your destination, or simply switch to an earlier/later flight, United Airlines allows you to change or reschedule your ticket online, through the customer service hotline, or directly at the airport.
This guide covers every method, including fees, fare difference, same-day change rules, MileagePlus ticket changes, and refund or travel credit options.
There are several common reasons passengers reschedule their flights:
Change in business schedule or meeting times.
Medical or emergency situations.
Weather disruptions affecting travel plans.
Mistake in the original travel date selection
Finding a more convenient flight time.
Personal changes in schedule.
No matter the reason, United Airlines provides flexible options to update your itinerary.
This is the fastest and recommended method.
Open your browser and visit: https://www.united.com/
Click on My Trips from the top menu.
Enter your Confirmation Number and Last Name.
Select your flight from the travel summary.
Click Change flight.
Select:
New travel date
New departure time
Different routing (if needed)
Review the fare difference (if any).
Confirm the change and make any required payment.
A new e-ticket confirmation will be sent to your email.
If you have a United loyalty account, your booking may be saved automatically.
Go to united.com.
Click Sign In at the top right.
Enter your MileagePlus Number and password.
Go to My Trips → Select your flight.
Click Change Flight.
Pick a new flight and confirm.
Membership makes future changes faster and helps earn rewards on new flights.
Open the United Airlines app.
Sign in or retrieve your trip using confirmation details.
Tap My Trips → Choose your flight.
Select Change Flight.
Choose new travel options and confirm.
This is useful when you're on the move.
If you want to fly earlier or later on the same day, United offers same-day change options.
Eligibility: Available within 24 hours of departure
Fee: Free for MileagePlus Premier Gold, Platinum & 1K members; otherwise a small fee may apply
Same Route: Must remain same origin & destination
Seat Availability: Depends on seat availability on alternate flight
Most mileage award tickets can be changed without change fees.
If your new flight requires more miles, you pay only the difference.
If your new flight costs fewer miles, the difference may be refunded to your account.
If you do not know your new travel date yet, you may choose to:
Cancel your booking.
Receive a Future Flight Credit (FFC) or Electronic Travel Certificate (ETC)
These credits can be used later toward a new flight.
Most travel credits remain valid for 12–24 months depending on policy.
1. Can I change the passenger name on my ticket?
No, United does not allow full name changes. Only spelling corrections are allowed.
2. Can I change my destination instead of just the date?
Yes, but this is treated as a new ticket issuance, and fare difference will apply.
3. How many times can I change my flight?
You can change your flight multiple times as long as you pay any applicable fare differences.
4. When does online check-in open?
24 hours before scheduled departure.
Changing or rescheduling your United Airlines flight is simple and flexible. Whether you do it through the United website, mobile app, or phone support, the process is designed to be easy and traveler-friendly.
Just remember:
Go to My Trips → Change Flight
Choose your new travel details → Review → Confirm.
Your travel plans can adjust — smoothly, efficiently, and without stress.