Alaska Airlines Date Change Guide

Master Alaska Airlines date change policies with confidence. Discover fees, restrictions, and the complete process for modifying your travel dates.

Real-life Case Studies

Main Fare Change

Example: Changed flight from Monday to Wednesday due to weather concerns.

No change fee due to Main fare type.
Only paid $95 fare difference for new date.
Processed online through alaskaair.com in 3 minutes.

Same Day Change Success

Example: Changed from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM flight on same day.

$0 change fee for same-day change.
Seat selection maintained on new flight.
Alaska app made the change seamless.

Understanding Date Changes

Alaska Airlines offers flexible date change policies with different fees based on fare type. Saver fares have change fees, while Main and First Class fares often have no change fees.

Alaska's Mileage Plan members enjoy additional benefits and reduced fees, making date changes more affordable for frequent travelers.

Types of Date Changes

Same Day Change

$0 - $25

Change to a different flight on the same day

Morning to evening flight

Different route same day

Date Change (Saver)

$125 + fare difference

Change to a different date

Change to any future date

Subject to availability

Date Change (Main+)

$0 + fare difference

Change to a different date

Change to any future date

No change fees

How to Change Your Date

Check Your Fare Type

Verify your fare type and change eligibility

Contact Alaska Airlines

Call 1-800-252-7522 or use alaskaair.com to request date change

Pay Required Fees

Pay change fee plus any fare difference for new date

Receive Confirmation

Get updated ticket with new travel date

What You Need for Date Changes

Booking reference (PNR)
Passenger name as on ticket
New preferred travel date
Mileage Plan number (if applicable)
Payment method for fees

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Step-by-step Timeline

Before you contact Alaska
- Check your fare type and change eligibility.
- Have your Mileage Plan number ready for potential benefits.
During the change process
- Ask about same-day change options to save on fees.
- Be flexible with your new travel dates for better availability.
After the change is confirmed
- Save your new confirmation number and ticket details.
- Update any hotel or car rental bookings to match new dates.
Before your new travel date
- Check-in online 24 hours before departure.
- Verify all details match your identification documents.

Important Notes & Alerts

Saver fare fees

Saver fares have $125 change fees.

Mileage Plan benefits

Mileage Plan members may get reduced change fees.

Change before departure

Changes must be made before original flight time.

Alaska Airlines Date Change Policies

Fare Type	Change Fee	Same Day	Advance Change
Saver	$125	$0 - $25	$125 + fare diff
Main	$0	$0	$0 + fare diff
First Class	$0	$0	$0 + fare diff
Mileage Plan MVP+	$0	$0	$0 + fare diff

Pro Tips for Date Changes

Saver fares have change fees - consider Main or First Class for flexibility.

Alaska Mileage Plan members get reduced change fees on some fare types.

Same-day changes are often free or low-cost if seats are available.

Changes must be made before the original departure time.

Consider Alaska's flexible booking options for future travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alaska's date change fee?

Saver fares cost $125 change fee plus fare difference. Main and First Class fares have no change fees.

Can I change my flight online with Alaska?

Yes, you can change most tickets online through alaskaair.com or the Alaska app, or call customer service.

Do Mileage Plan members get free date changes?

Mileage Plan MVP, MVP Gold, and MVP Gold 75K members get waived change fees on most tickets.

Can I change a Saver ticket?

Yes, but Saver tickets have a $125 change fee plus any fare difference. Consider upgrading to Main for no change fees.