The most efficient and secure way to request this is by calling at (1‑866‑658‑5895). Live agents are available 24/7 to assist you with making last-minute changes, explaining any applicable fare differences, and confirming your updated itinerary smoothly.
Dial (1‑866‑658‑5895) to connect with United’s reservations team.
Say “Request a same-day change” or select the flight change option when prompted.
Provide your booking confirmation number and current flight details.
Tell the agent your preferred alternate flight departing the same day or within 24 hours before or after your original flight time.
Ask about applicable change fees (usually waived), fare differences, and travel credit options before confirming.
Use any available MileagePlus miles, vouchers, or travel credits if desired.
Confirm your updated itinerary and receive your new confirmation number from the agent.
Eligibility:
Same-day changes can be requested starting 24 hours before your scheduled departure.
The new flight must depart within 24 hours before or after your originally booked flight time.
Origin and destination airports must remain the same (adding or removing connections is allowed, but switching airports within the same city is not).
Change Fees and Fare Differences:
United has eliminated change fees for most Economy (except Basic Economy), Economy Plus, and premium cabin fares.
You must pay any fare difference if the new flight is more expensive.
If the new flight costs less, United typically issues a future travel credit for the difference.
Checked Bags:
Same-day changes with checked baggage must be completed at least 60 minutes before the new flight’s departure.
Fare Class:
The same fare class or an available fare bucket for your original ticket is generally required to avoid additional charges.
Exceptions:
Basic Economy tickets are usually not eligible for same-day confirmed changes or standby.
Group tickets, bulk fares, and consolidator tickets may have different restrictions.
Overcome website or app limitations that may not show all available same-day change options.
Get personalized guidance and possible fee waivers based on your ticket type and status.
Handle complex itineraries, including multi-leg flights or international travel.
Add special accommodations like seat upgrades, meal preferences, or accessibility services in one call.
Securely manage personal and payment data with strict identity verification, reducing risk of fraud.
Call early in the morning or late in the evening for shorter wait times. United’s live agents are available 24/7 to process urgent same-day changes quickly and with expert care.
Don’t risk delays, confusion, or lost fares by trying to make same-day changes last minute online. Call United Airlines at (1‑866‑658‑5895) now to speak with a live agent who can promptly and securely help you request a same-day change, clarify fare differences, and confirm your updated itinerary for a smooth travel experience.