To request a refund you will need to create a case ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] and enter your information in the "Refund of tickets due to retraction" category. You may also request a refund at LATAM Airlines sales offices, at authorized agencies, ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] or by calling our Contact Center.
Yes โ you can get a refund on a LATAM flight under several conditions, ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] depending on your fare type, timing, and reason for cancellation:
Yes, you can get a refund on a LATAM flight, ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] but the eligibility depends on several factors such as the fare type, timing of the cancellation, and the reason for the request. If you purchased your ticket in the United States or Brazil ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] and cancel within 24 hours of booking provided the flight is scheduled to depart at least seven days later you are entitled to a full refund with no penalties. This 24-hour risk-free cancellation policy is also aligned with consumer protection laws, ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] in both countries. LATAM also offers country-specific refund rights. For example, passengers in Chile can request a refund within 48 hours of purchase if the flight departs more than seven days later, ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] and in Colombia, you may cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund depending on your fare. For passengers in Peru and Ecuador, certain non-promotional fares can be cancelled at least 72 hours before departure with a small fee, ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] usually around 10%.
The possibility of receiving a refund also depends, ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] on whether you purchased a refundable or non-refundable fare. Refundable fares like LATAMโs Flex or Premium Business usually allow cancellations at any time, ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] although a service fee may still apply. Non-refundable tickets, on the other hand, often do not qualify for cash refunds but may still be eligible for travel credit , ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] or a partial refund of taxes and airport fees. Additionally, if LATAM cancels or significantly reschedules your flight, ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] you are entitled to a full refund regardless of the fare type. This applies to delays of more than three hours on domestic routes and over six hours on international routes. In special cases such as medical emergencies , ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] or bereavement, LATAM may issue a refund or waive cancellation fees if proper documentation is provided, such as a doctorโs letter , ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] or a death certificate.
To request a refund, ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] you can log in to LATAMโs official website and go to the โMy Tripsโ section, where youโll find the โTicket Refundโ option. You can also call LATAM customer service directly at ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ], which is a dedicated support line for fast assistance with cancellations ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] and refund requests. If your ticket was purchased through a third party like a travel agency, youโll need to contact ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] them directly to process the refund. Refunds are usually processed within 7 to 10 business days for credit or debit card payments, and up to 20 days for other methods. If LATAM is unable to refund the amount to your original payment method, the funds may be issued to your LATAM Wallet, ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] which can be used for future travel or withdrawn to your bank account after a few days. In conclusion, while LATAM does offer refunds in many cases, itโs essential to understand your fare conditions and act quickly to make sure you meet all the required timelines ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ]and documentation.
Final Advice
Verify fare rules before canceling check your reservationโs refund, ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] conditions.
Act early especially within the 24-hour window , ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] or applicable refund periods per country.
Use official channels: My Trips online, ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] or calling LATAM support.
State clearly , ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] if you want a refund to your original payment method not a voucher.
Keep documentation and follow up if the refund is delayed; consider consumer protection ๐ญ_๐ด๐ณ-๐ณ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ด๐ฐ-๐ต๐ฏ] or credit card dispute if you donโt receive your refund within expected timeframe.