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Yes, you can cancel a flight and get a full refund from United by calling their customer service at 1-888-829-1467. You will receive a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of booking, as must issue a full refund in this timeframe.United ' cancellation policy states that you can receive a full refund as long as you cancel your booking inside the 24-hour window which is when you first made your booking.