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Google Flights

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description Google Flights Overview

Google Flights remains the gold standard for flight comparison. Its clean, intuitive interface allows for easy exploration of destinations and flexible date searches. The price calendar and explore map features are invaluable for finding the cheapest times to travel. Google Flights pulls data from a vast network of airlines and OTAs, ensuring comprehensive results.

While it doesn't always display every single OTA option, its accuracy and speed are unmatched. The ability to track prices and receive email notifications is a significant advantage for budget-conscious travelers.

help Google Flights FAQ

Does Google Flights let you book tickets directly or does it redirect?

Google Flights redirects you to the airline's website or to an online travel agency like Expedia to complete the actual purchase, rather than processing payment itself. This means your booking confirmation, changes, and cancellations are handled by the airline or agency you are redirected to, not Google.

Why doesn't Google Flights show Southwest Airlines flights?

Southwest Airlines does not share its fare data with third-party platforms like Google Flights, Kayak, or Expedia, choosing to sell tickets exclusively through its own website and app. To compare Southwest prices, you must search Southwest.com separately, which is a well-known limitation of all flight aggregators.

Can I track flight prices on Google Flights over time?

Yes, you can toggle on price tracking for any route and date combination, and Google will email you when fares change significantly. The Explore feature also allows flexible travelers to search a map of destinations from their home airport with approximate prices, useful when you have open travel dates.

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