Google Flights review

Google Flights ranks first for the cheapest fare and the most complete results because one search covers more than 300 airline and online travel agency partners, and Google states those partnerships have no impact on how offers are ranked. Results come in two tabs: Best weighs price against duration and stops, while Cheapest adds agency itineraries and self-transfer trips with trade-offs such as rechecking bags. The date grid and price graph show the lowest total price for each day, and price insights flag whether a fare is low or high for the route. Tracking works for fixed dates or Any dates, and Google emails you when a tracked route's minimum price drops significantly. The limits: Google does not handle changes or cancellations, so support comes from whoever sold the ticket, and its help pages say flight prices update about once every 24 hours. We compared documented features and published information; we did not book test trips.

Who it is for

travelers who want the widest fare comparison in one search

Price

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Key features

• Books from more than 300 airline and online travel agency partners
• Separate Best and Cheapest tabs; Cheapest adds travel agency itineraries and self-transfer options
• Date grid and price graph show the lowest total price for each day
• Price tracking for set dates or Any dates, with email alerts
• Price insights say whether a fare is low or high for the route, with history on some routes

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Google says partnerships have no impact on the ranking of offers
• Strength: Cheapest tab surfaces self-transfer and agency fares that the Best tab hides
• Strength: Emissions estimate shown next to each flight
• Weakness: Google cannot change or cancel bookings; you contact the airline or agency
• Weakness: Google's help pages say prices update approximately once every 24 hours
• Weakness: AI-powered Flight Deals is still labeled an experimental beta

Key facts

• Partners: 300+ airlines and online travel agencies
• Price tracking: Specific dates or Any dates
• Result tabs: Best and Cheapest
• Books for you: No, booking is with the airline or agency
• Cost: Free

Where it ranks

Google Flights is No. 1 in our Best Flight Search Sites verdict.