What is Google Flights?
Google Flights searches fares from airlines and online travel agencies and shows them side by side, so you can find the cheapest or most convenient flight in seconds. Enter where you are flying from and to, and you can filter by stops, airlines, times, bags and price.
Its date grid and price graph show how fares change across nearby days, which makes it easy to find a cheaper date. Explore shows a map of destinations and prices from your city when you are flexible about where to go. You can track a route and get an email when prices change. When you find a flight, Google sends you to the airline or agency to book.
Main Features
- Compare fares from airlines and travel sites
- Date grid and price graph for cheaper days
- Price tracking with email alerts
- Explore map for flexible destinations
- Filters for stops, airlines, bags and times
- Price insights showing whether fares are low or high
How to Get Started with Google Flights
- Go to google.com/travel/flights
- Enter your departure city, destination and dates
- Use the date grid or price graph to compare nearby days
- Pick a flight and book through the airline or travel site
Google Flights Pricing
Google Flights is completely free to use. You pay only for the ticket, which you book with the airline or travel agency.
Who Should Use It?
- Budget travellers hunting for cheap fares
- Holidaymakers with flexible dates
- Business travellers comparing schedules
- Families planning trips ahead
- Anyone tracking prices before booking
Google Flights Alternatives
- Rome2Rio: Find routes from A to B by plane, train, bus and car
- Bestflights AI: Searches for good flight deals with AI
- Wonderplan: Plans trip itineraries for you
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Google Flights free?
Yes. Searching and tracking prices on Google Flights is free. You only pay for the ticket you book.
Can I book directly on Google Flights?
Usually Google sends you to the airline or a travel agency to finish the booking, though some airlines offer booking through Google.
How do I get price alerts on Google Flights?
Sign in with a Google account, search for your route and turn on Track prices to get emails when fares change.