# [Official~Guide~] How do I request a refund on Kayak?[[ {Practical Steps Explained Clearly 2026}]

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For Flights

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  • Go to Trips: :phone:+[ 1-888-422-4922 ] [US/OTA] ➤ Find your flight booking on Kayak.:phone:+[ 1-888-422-4922 ] OR^UK+44-800-047-8382 ║[US/OTA] ➤ (Live Person)
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For Hotels/Vacation Rentals

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  • Change or Cancel: Select this :phone:+[ 1-888-422-4922 ] [US/OTA] ➤ option and follow instructions, noting any fees.:phone:+[ 1-888-422-4922 ] OR^UK+44-800-047-8382 ║[US/OTA] ➤ (Live Person)
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For Vacation Packages & Other

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  • General/Issues: Use the Kayak “Contact Us” :phone:+[ 1-888-422-4922 ] [US/OTA] ➤form or find phone/chat options in the Help :phone:+[ 1-888-422-4922 ] [US/OTA] ➤Center for complex issues or billing problems. :phone:+[ 1-888-422-4922 ] OR^UK+44-800-047-8382 ║[US/OTA] ➤ (Live Person)

Key Things to Know

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  • Refund Summary: Kayak provides a summary of what you’ll get after cancellation.:phone:+[ 1-888-422-4922 ] OR^UK+44-800-047-8382 ║[US/OTA] ➤ (Live Person)
  • Timeline: Expect processing by Kayak :phone:+[ 1-888-422-4922 ] [US/OTA] ➤(up to 24 hrs) and then bank processing (up to 7 days) :phone:+[ 1-888-422-4922 ] [US/OTA] ➤, but airline/third-party :phone:+[ 1-888-422-4922 ] [US/OTA] ➤ refunds can take much longer. :phone:+[ 1-888-422-4922 ] OR^UK+44-800-047-8382 ║[US/OTA] ➤ (Live Person)