In short: Free and quick for comparing the cheapest dates and routes without signing up, but there is no price guarantee and you book elsewhere.
- Run by Google
- Free search & tracking
- No price guarantee
- Not tested by us
Before you sign up
Checked 2026-09-28 · based on official and public sources · not tested by us
Compare fares from many airlines and travel agencies and get email alerts when prices change.
Data sheet
Compiled from the public sources linked below
| What you do | Compare fares across airlines and agencies |
|---|---|
| How it helps | Cheapest fares by date and route; email alerts on expected price moves |
| Realistic expectation | Free search and tracking; alerts only, no price guarantee |
| Operator | Google LLC |
| Sign-up | Not needed to search; Google account to track |
| Caution | Google doesn’t sell tickets; book with airline or agency |
When to use it
For travelers comparing dates and routes before booking, or waiting for a fare to drop before buying.
Before you use it
Google does not sell tickets; you book and pay with the airline or travel agency. Price tracking only sends alerts and does not guarantee a fare.
How to use it
- Enter your origin, destination and dates in Google Flights.
- Compare prices by date and route, and turn on tracking with a Google account if needed.
- Pick a flight and book it on the airline or agency site.
What to expect
Searching and tracking are free, but Google only sends alerts and does not guarantee prices. Booking and payment happen with the airline or travel agency.
Checked 2026-09-28 · compiled from public sources; we have not tested it ourselves. Terms change, so check the official pages before you rely on it. · Official site · Source 1