Changing a Qantas flight is possible for most tickets, depending on the fare conditions. Passengers can request changes such as date change, time change, or itinerary updates before departure to better match their travel plans.
What You Can Change on a Qantas Booking
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Flight date or departure time
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Travel schedule on the same route
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Connecting flight details (subject to availability)
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Rebooking after missed or changed plans (fare rules apply)
How Flight Changes Work
Most changes can be made using the Manage Booking option with your booking reference and last name. If online changes are not available, assistance may be required through customer support or the original booking source.
Fees & Fare Difference
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Change fees depend on your ticket type (economy, flexible, sale fares, etc.)
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Fare difference may apply if the new flight costs more
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Some flexible fares allow free changes (fare difference still applies)
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Same-day booking mistakes may qualify for reduced or no change fee if corrected quickly
Important Rules to Know
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Tickets are usually non-transferable to another person
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Changes are subject to seat availability on the new flight
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Last-minute changes may have higher charges
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Bookings made through third-party agents may have extra restrictions
Helpful Tips
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Make flight changes as early as possible to save money
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Always review fare rules before confirming changes
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Keep a copy of your updated itinerary after rescheduling
This guide helps travelers understand Qantas flight change options, rules, and costs so they can modify their booking smoothly without unnecessary stress.
