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Air France Refund Planning Guide

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Last reviewed July 2026 · Reviewed by UrbanVacationing Travel Team

Last updated: September 8, 2026 · Confirm current details on Air France’s official site before you travel.

Quick answer

It depends on your fare. Refundable fares can be refunded; non-refundable fares don’t return the fare, but you can reclaim unused taxes and airport fees. Any US ticket cancelled within 24 hours of booking (flight 7+ days out) gets a full refund. Request via Manage My Booking; refunds take about 30 days.

Refundable vs non-refundable

  • Refundable fares: full or near-full refund (a fee may apply).
  • Non-refundable fares: no fare refund, but taxes and airport fees are refundable if you don’t fly.

The 24-hour rule

Because the ticket is issued in the US, Air France honors the DOT 24-hour rule: cancel within 24 hours of booking, with departure at least 7 days away, for a full refund on any fare — no penalty.

How to request your refund

Open Manage My Booking on airfrance.us, cancel the trip, and follow the refund prompt — or call Air France reservations. For non-refundable fares, you’ll submit a tax-refund request. Keep your booking reference handy; processing takes roughly 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a refund on a non-refundable Air France ticket?

The fare itself isn’t refundable, but you can still reclaim unused government taxes and airport fees. Refundable fares can be refunded (sometimes minus a fee).

What is Air France’s 24-hour refund rule?

For tickets bought in the US with the flight at least 7 days away, you can cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund, on any fare type.

How do I request an Air France refund?

Use Manage My Booking on airfrance.us to cancel or request the refund, or contact Air France reservations. Non-refundable fares route to a tax-refund request.

How long does an Air France refund take?

Refunds are typically processed within about 30 days of the request.

Do I get taxes back if I don’t fly?

Yes — even on non-refundable tickets, unused taxes and airport charges are generally refundable on request.

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