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How to Search for Flights on Skyscanner

Tap each step to follow along in order.

  1. Enter your departure and destination

    Enter your departure and destination airports in the Skyscanner app.

  2. Use 'Whole month' to spot cheap dates

    Selecting 'Whole month' in the date picker shows the lowest fare for each day at a glance.

  3. Compare fares across airlines

    Compare fares for the same route across multiple airlines and booking sites in one place.

  4. Set a price alert

    Turn on a price alert to get notified whenever the fare on that route changes.

  5. Why is this useful?

    Instead of checking each airline's site one by one, you can compare the cheapest dates and airlines in one place and save on your flight cost.

Getting the lowest possible airfare

Rather than visiting each airline's website separately, comparing prices across airlines and dates side by side, all in one place, makes it much easier to spot when a route is genuinely cheap versus overpriced.

Skyscanner is a search tool, not the seller

Skyscanner itself doesn't process your payment -- it's a comparison engine that shows fares pulled from airlines and travel agencies, and booking takes you through to that airline's or agency's own site to complete the purchase. Because of that, it's worth double-checking baggage rules and total fees on the booking site itself before paying, since the final price and included baggage can differ slightly from what's shown in the comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay directly through Skyscanner?

No -- Skyscanner is a price-comparison platform, so actually completing payment happens after you're redirected to the connected airline's or travel agency's own site.

Are connecting flights included in the results?

Yes, both direct and connecting flights show up in the search results, and you can filter to show direct flights only if you prefer.