Skyscanner review

Skyscanner is the best tool on this list for travelers who start with a budget rather than a destination. Tap Everywhere in the search bar and it lists low-cost flights to anywhere, then a calendar view breaks down the cheapest dates in your chosen month. It compares airlines and online travel agencies side by side, naming partners such as Spirit, United, Delta, Expedia, Kiwi.com and Trip.com, and says it never charges booking fees. Filters cover flight duration, airline, stops, cabin class and departure and arrival times, and Price Alerts tell you when a fare changes. A community of travelers leaves recent reviews of booking partners, which helps when the cheapest option is an agency you have not heard of. Like any metasearch site, Skyscanner hands you off to the seller to pay, so support after booking depends on who you buy from. Its price history tools are also lighter than what Google Flights shows on many routes.

Who it is for

Flexible travelers who want to find the cheapest place to go, not just the cheapest way to get somewhere.

Price

Free app and website; no booking fees.

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Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Everywhere search for low-cost flights to anywhere in the world
• Calendar view of the cheapest dates in a chosen month
• Price Alerts when a flight price changes
• Filters by duration, airline, stops, travel class and times
• Reviews of travel partners from Skyscanner's community

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: No booking fees, according to Skyscanner
• Strength: Compares airlines and agencies such as Kiwi.com and Trip.com
• Strength: Everywhere search is ideal for open-ended trips
• Weakness: You book with a third party, so service depends on the seller
• Weakness: Price insights are less detailed than Google Flights
• Weakness: Cheapest results may come from lesser-known agencies

Key facts

• Booking fees: None, per Skyscanner
• Open destination search: Everywhere
• App Store rating: 4.8 from 503K ratings
• Also searches: Hotels and rental cars

Where it ranks

Skyscanner is No. 2 in our Best Flight Search Sites verdict.