How Our Flight Price Tracker Works
Track flight prices with hourly monitoring and instant price drop alerts. Most flight trackers only check 1-2 times per day—we check every hour.
Two ways to save money with Trip Manta:
Before You Book
Get Price Alerts Before You Book
Track flights you're interested in and we'll monitor prices around the clock. When prices drop, we'll send you an email alert so you can book at the perfect time.
Hourly Monitoring
We check every hour, catching price drops that other sites miss with their 1-2 daily checks.
Track unlimited flights
Instant email notifications
Book when prices are lowest
After You Book
Save Money Even After Booking
Already booked your flight? Most airlines let you cancel for a flight credit—even nonrefundable tickets! If prices drop, cancel and rebook to save money.
How It Works
Cancel your booking to get a flight credit, then use that credit to rebook at the new lower price. The difference is your savings!
Works with most nonrefundable tickets
Many airlines charge $0 cancellation fee
Keep the price difference as savings
Airline Cancellation Policies
Here's what you need to know about canceling and rebooking with major US airlines. All airlines offer 24-hour risk-free cancellation.
| Airline | Non-refundable Economy Ticket | Credit Expiration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
Southwest | No cancellation fee Full flight credit | 12 months From original booking date | Must cancel at least 10 min before departure. Same policy for all routes. Southwest cancellation policy → |
American | No cancellation fee Full flight credit | 12 months AAdvantage members only. Non-members: 6 months | Applies to domestic, short-haul international, and most long-haul international flights. American cancellation policy → |
Alaska | No cancellation fee Full flight credit | 12 months From original booking date | Main and First Class fares. Same policy for US and international routes. Alaska cancellation policy → |
Delta | No cancellation fee Full eCredit | 12 months From original purchase date | US/Canada origin: $0 fee. |
United | No cancellation fee Full flight credit | 12 months From issue date | US domestic, Canada, Mexico, and international flights originating in the US. United cancellation policy → |
JetBlue | No cancellation fee Full Travel Bank credit | 12 months From original ticketing date | Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Extra, and Mint fares. Same policy for all routes. JetBlue cancellation policy → |
Southwest
No cancellation fee
Full flight credit
Credit Expiration
12 months
From original booking date
Details
Must cancel at least 10 min before departure. Same policy for all routes.
Southwest cancellation policy →American
No cancellation fee
Full flight credit
Credit Expiration
12 months
AAdvantage members only. Non-members: 6 months
Details
Applies to domestic, short-haul international, and most long-haul international flights.
American cancellation policy →Alaska
No cancellation fee
Full flight credit
Credit Expiration
12 months
From original booking date
Details
Main and First Class fares. Same policy for US and international routes.
Alaska cancellation policy →Delta
No cancellation fee
Full eCredit
Credit Expiration
12 months
From original purchase date
Details
US/Canada origin: $0 fee. International origin: $99-$200 fee may apply.
Delta cancellation policy →United
No cancellation fee
Full flight credit
Credit Expiration
12 months
From issue date
Details
US domestic, Canada, Mexico, and international flights originating in the US.
United cancellation policy →JetBlue
No cancellation fee
Full Travel Bank credit
Credit Expiration
12 months
From original ticketing date
Details
Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Extra, and Mint fares. Same policy for all routes.
JetBlue cancellation policy →24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation
All US airlines are required to offer a 24-hour risk-free cancellation period for flights booked at least 7 days before departure. This applies to all ticket types.
Real-World Example
See how you could save $70 by canceling and rebooking
The Scenario
You booked a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK) on United Airlines for $450 (nonrefundable economy). Your departure is 70 days away.
Today: Book Your Flight
✈️ United Airlines Flight UA 123
📍 SFO → JFK
💵 Price paid: $450
Action: Track this flight on Trip Manta to monitor for price drops.
2 Weeks Later: Price Drop!
🔔 Email Alert: Price dropped to $380
Potential savings: $70
United's Policy: Nonrefundable economy can be canceled for $0 fee, receiving full credit.
Cancel Your Original Booking
Rebook at New Lower Price
Final Result
✅ Same flight, same seat, same airline
💰 $70 in flight credit to use on a future trip
Total Savings: $70 💵
Important Considerations
- • Flight credits typically expire in 1 year from original booking
- • Check airline policies—they can change
- • Some airlines require loyalty membership for Basic Economy cancellations
- • Cancel and rebook quickly before prices change again