Changing an IndiGo flight date costs a change fee plus any fare difference between your old and new flight. The change fee depends on your fare type (Saver, Flexi, UpFront, Stretch) and how close you are to departure. UpFront and the Super 6E add-on carry no change fee, though the fare difference still applies. The exact change fee is shown in Manage Booking before you confirm.
Updated June 2026 · HappyFares
Plans shift. A meeting moves, a wedding date changes, or you simply want to fly a day earlier. The good news is that IndiGo lets you reschedule most tickets online in a few minutes. The question every flyer asks is the same one: how much will it cost?
Here’s the honest answer. There is no single flat rupee figure, because IndiGo’s change fee depends on which fare you bought and when you make the change. On top of that fee, you almost always pay the fare difference. This guide breaks down exactly how the charge is built, how to reschedule online, and when changing beats cancelling and rebooking from scratch.
How much does it cost to change or reschedule an IndiGo flight?
A date change on IndiGo has two parts: a change fee set by your fare family, and the fare difference between your original and new flight. IndiGo’s “6E Ways to Fly” fares were restructured on 29 January 2026, and the change fee rises as you get closer to departure (IndiGo, 2026). The exact figure always appears in Manage Booking before you pay.
Because the change fee varies by fare type, route, and timing, no blog can quote a single number that will be right for your booking. What stays constant is the structure. Cheaper, more restrictive fares carry higher change penalties. Upgraded fares and bundles reduce or remove the fee.
What the fare families mean for changes
IndiGo sells five fare options under “6E Ways to Fly”. Each treats date changes differently:
- Saver — the lowest, most restrictive fare. Changes are allowed but carry the highest change fee. This is effectively non-refundable apart from taxes.
- Flexi — bundles a seat and snack with reduced change and cancellation fees. A solid pick if your dates feel uncertain.
- UpFront — front rows 1 to 4 plus an extra bag, and it carries no change fee. You still pay the fare difference.
- Stretch / Stretch+ — IndiGo’s business cabin, with the most generous flexibility.
- Super 6E — an add-on you can attach to a fare. It removes the change fee and reduces cancellation charges.
In our experience helping travellers, the smartest move is to match the fare to the certainty of your plans. If there’s a real chance your date will move, the small premium for Flexi or Super 6E often costs less than one change fee on a Saver ticket. Want the full breakdown? See our IndiGo Saver, Flexi and Plus fare guide.
Why earlier is always cheaper
IndiGo’s change fee is slab-based by time-to-departure. Change a week out and you’ll typically pay less than changing the night before. The fare difference works the same way: last-minute seats are usually pricier, so a late change can be expensive on both counts. The lesson is simple. The moment you know your date is moving, reschedule.
How to reschedule an IndiGo flight online
You can change your IndiGo flight date yourself in under five minutes, with no call-centre wait. IndiGo’s self-service flow on goindigo.in and the 6E app covers domestic and international changes, and it shows your exact change fee plus fare difference before you confirm (IndiGo, 2026). You pay only the total displayed on that final screen.
Follow these steps:
- Go to goindigo.in or open the 6E app.
- Select Manage Booking (also shown as “View / Change Booking”).
- Enter your PNR / booking reference and last name.
- Choose the passengers and the flight you want to change.
- Pick your new date and flight from the available options.
- Review the change fee and fare difference, then pay to confirm.
After payment, IndiGo emails a fresh ticket with your updated flight details. If you booked through an agent or a travel site, you may need to make the change through them instead. For a deeper walkthrough, read our IndiGo Manage Booking guide.
Changing on the IndiGo call centre or at the airport
Prefer not to do it online? IndiGo’s call centre and airport counters can also reschedule your flight. Note that some channels may add a service or assistance fee on top of the change fee, so the online route is usually the cheapest. The fare rules themselves stay the same whichever channel you use.
Change vs cancel-and-rebook: which is cheaper?
For most IndiGo flyers, changing the date beats cancelling and rebooking. A date change charges one change fee plus the fare difference. Cancelling a Saver fare can forfeit most of the base fare, leaving you to buy a brand-new ticket at current prices. On restrictive fares, cancelling is almost always the costlier path, which is exactly why date change exists.
Run the comparison before you act. There are two scenarios where cancelling and rebooking can win:
- You hold a flexible or refundable fare where the cancellation penalty is low, and a much cheaper flight has appeared on your new date.
- Your new plan is a completely different route, not just a different date — IndiGo’s date change keeps the same city pair, so a new route means a new booking anyway.
For everyone else on a standard ticket, reschedule. We’ve found that flyers often assume cancelling is simpler, then lose far more than a single change fee would have cost. If you do decide to cancel, our guide to cancelling a flight in India walks through what you get back.
Are there free-change fares on IndiGo?
Yes — IndiGo’s UpFront fare and the Super 6E add-on both carry no change fee, so a date change costs only the fare difference (IndiGo, 2026). There is also a regulatory free window. Under the DGCA’s refund rules, the change fee is waived on amendments made within 48 hours of booking, subject to conditions explained below.
So “free change” can mean two different things. One is a fare or add-on that never charges a change fee. The other is the DGCA’s statutory amendment window that applies to any qualifying ticket. In both cases, remember the key caveat: the fare difference still applies. Free-change refers to the fee, not the price of the new seat.
The DGCA 48-hour free-amendment window
India’s aviation regulator updated its refund rules in 2026. Under the DGCA Refund CAR (Section 3, Series ‘M’, Part II), issued 24 February 2026 and effective 26 March 2026, you can amend or cancel a booking free of the airline’s change fee within 48 hours of booking (DGCA, 2026). This replaces the older 24-hour idea, so don’t treat 24 hours as the current window.
Two conditions matter. First, the window applies to tickets booked directly on the airline’s website or app. Second, it does not apply if departure is within 7 days of booking for domestic flights, or within 15 days for international. And again, on a change the fare difference still applies — only the change fee is waived. For the full picture, see our DGCA refund norms 2026 update.
What about taxes if you change?
Statutory taxes and airport fees follow your booking. When you reschedule, your taxes carry over to the new flight, and any difference is settled in the fare-difference calculation. Separately, the DGCA confirms that statutory taxes and user-development fees are always refundable as money — even on non-refundable fares — if you cancel rather than change. So your tax money is never simply lost.
Common scenarios
If you bought a Saver fare and your date moved
You can still change it. Open Manage Booking, choose your new date, and check the total. Expect the highest change fee in IndiGo’s range plus the fare difference. If the new flight is much pricier, compare that total against cancelling — but remember a Saver cancellation usually forfeits most of the base fare, so changing is often the lesser cost. Whatever you decide, act early while fees and fare gaps are smaller.
If you’re changing within 48 hours of booking
If you booked directly on goindigo.in or the 6E app and you’re still inside the 48-hour window, the DGCA rule waives IndiGo’s change fee — provided your departure isn’t within 7 days (domestic) or 15 days (international) of booking. You’ll still pay any fare difference for the new flight. This is the cheapest possible time to change a date, so if you spot a booking mistake, fix it fast.
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Can I change my IndiGo flight date for free?
Only in specific cases. The UpFront fare and Super 6E add-on carry no change fee, and the DGCA’s 48-hour amendment window waives the fee on qualifying direct bookings. In every case, you still pay the fare difference between your old and new flight, so a “free” change is rarely zero cost overall.
How many times can I change an IndiGo ticket?
IndiGo generally allows multiple date changes, but each change triggers a fresh change fee (where applicable) plus the fare difference at that moment. There’s no benefit to changing repeatedly. Settle on your final date once you’re sure, and make a single change to keep your total cost down.
Does changing my flight reset my web check-in?
Yes. A new flight means a new web check-in. Once your rescheduled ticket is confirmed, check in again for the updated flight when the window opens, usually from 48 hours before departure. Your earlier check-in for the old flight no longer applies once the date has changed.
What if IndiGo changes or cancels my flight, not me?
That’s different from a voluntary date change. If IndiGo reschedules or cancels your flight, you’re entitled to a free alternative or a refund under DGCA rules, with no change fee charged to you. This applies only to airline-initiated changes. Our DGCA refund norms guide explains your rights in full.
Is it cheaper to change online or by calling IndiGo?
Online is usually cheapest. The goindigo.in website and 6E app apply your fare’s change fee with no extra handling charge. Call-centre and airport changes may add a service or assistance fee on top. The underlying fare rules don’t change, but the channel can, so start with Manage Booking online.
Disclaimer: Airline fees, fare rules, and policies change frequently and vary by fare type, route, and timing. The figures and structures described here are indicative — always confirm the exact charge shown at the time of cancellation, change, or seat selection, or on the airline’s official website. For the latest fares, book on HappyFares.
