How can I change a connecting or return flight with Lufthansa?
Open the existing booking with the reference or Travel ID rather than starting with a new one-way purchase. The original fare conditions still determine whether the change is allowed and what it costs. Select the flight you need to replace and review the full proposed itinerary. For a connection, compare the replacement with the incoming flight and the journey beyond it; do not confirm solely because one departure time looks right. If you are already checked in, cancel online check-in before making the change or ask for assistance. Review selected seats and other services after exchange, because they do not always carry over. Lufthansa sends a new e-ticket when the change is completed. Keep it and compare all remaining flights with your intended plan. Most agency bookings may be changeable online under Lufthansa’s current guidance, but an agency or Service Centre may still be needed for an excluded case.
Important unknowns
- Online access does not guarantee eligibility or a particular replacement fare.
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Can I change only my Lufthansa return flight or connection?
Lufthansa’s voluntary rebooking flow lets eligible travelers select the outbound journey, the return journey or both, and choose which passengers to include. Open the existing booking with the reference or Travel ID rather than starting with a new one-way purchase. The original fare conditions still determine whether the change is allowed and what it costs. Select the flight you need to replace and review the full proposed itinerary. For a connection, compare the replacement with the incoming flight and the journey beyond it; do not confirm solely because one departure time looks right. If you are already checked in, cancel online check-in before making the change or ask for assistance. Review selected seats and other services after exchange, because they do not always carry over. Lufthansa sends a new e-ticket when the change is completed. Keep it and compare all remaining flights with your intended plan. Most agency bookings may be changeable online under Lufthansa’s current guidance, but an agency or Service Centre may still be needed for an excluded case. What to do next Retrieve the original booking and select the intended flight and passengers. Check connections, fare conditions and the complete exchange amount. Verify the new e-ticket and any services on the replacement. Who this applies to Lufthansa voluntary changes of an eligible booking. A subset of passengers can be selected in the described flow. Before you confirm Online access does not guarantee eligibility or a particular replacement fare. Sources Last checked: September 22, 2026. Lufthansa — I want to change my flight
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- I want to change my flighthttps://www.lufthansa.com/az/en/book-and-manage/rebook/voluntary-rebooking