Award Cancellation & Redeposit Fees

Redeposit, change, and close-in fees across 20 major airline loyalty programs. Always verify directly with the program before cancelling.

Fees are approximate in USD and may vary by card type, membership status, or region. Always confirm with the loyalty program before cancelling an award booking.
ProgramAirlineRedeposit FeeChange FeeNotes
AAdvantageAmerican Airlines$150$150Free redeposit if cancelled 60+ days before departure.
MileagePlusUnited Airlines$125FreeRedeposit fee waived if cancelled 31+ days before departure. Changes always free.
SkyMilesDelta$150FreeNo change fees. Redeposit fee applies to all cancellations.
AeroplanAir CanadaC$30 (online) / C$100 (phone)C$30 (online) / C$100 (phone)Lower fees for self-serve online changes. No close-in fee.
AviosBritish Airways£35 / $55Free (24h before)Cancellation fee per-person, per-segment. Changes free up to 24h before.
AviosIberia€30 / $35FreeIberia Avios often cheaper redeposit than BA Avios for the same itinerary.
Flying BlueAir France / KLM€30 / $35FreeFree changes anytime before departure. Low redeposit fee.
KrisFlyerSingapore AirlinesS$75 / ~$55S$75 / ~$55Fee applies per-person. Waitlist fees additional.
JAL Mileage BankJAL¥3,300 / ~$22Free (online)Very affordable redeposit. Online changes at no charge.
ANA Mileage ClubANA¥3,100 / ~$21¥3,100 / ~$21Fees apply per itinerary, not per segment.
LifeMilesAvianca$150$50High redeposit fee - plan carefully before booking LifeMiles awards.
Flying ClubVirgin Atlantic£30 / ~$40Free (24h before)Redeposit fee is per-person. Changes are free when made 24h+ before.
SkywardsEmirates$50$50Flat fee regardless of destination or cabin.
Etihad GuestEtihad$75$75Per-person fee. Changes and cancellations treated equally.
Miles&SmilesTurkish Airlines$50$25One of the lower redeposit fees for transatlantic programs.
Frequent FlyerQantasA$75 / ~$50A$75 / ~$50Fee per-person, per-segment on partner awards.
Privilege ClubQatar Airways$75$50Fees vary slightly by award type.
Mileage PlanAlaska AirlinesFreeFreeNo cancellation or change fees - one of the most flexible programs.
TrueBlueJetBlueFreeFreeNo fees for cancellations or changes on award tickets.
Rapid RewardsSouthwestFreeFreeFull points redeposit with no fee - among the best cancellation policies.