Why Kayak is the best website to find flights

The pandemic restrictions have effectively not been an issue for most travelers for a solid year, and flight prices are making it harder and harder to stay inside. 

Finding cheap flights, hotels, and other travel essentials is an important part of any vacation planning process. The quality of your trip and the amount you spend on it largely depend on the travel search engine that sucks the least money out of your travel budget. 

We have used Kayak for years at this point, yet how does it stack up against the other players in 2023? Let’s take a look at the numbers. 

Kayak & Google

Since its inception, http://Kayak.com has been a dependable option for booking flights and travel packages, which may include hotels, rental cars, and even cruises. One of its main selling points is that, unlike many of its rivals, it doesn’t force users to book through its own platform after they’ve found a flight or hotel they like. In addition, unlike some other sites, Kayak will show you results for Southwest flights.

Google Flights is a popular alternative to other flight search engines because of its comprehensive results, fare alerts that keep users updated on price changes, and straightforward layout [6]. When compared to Google Flights, Kayak is clearly the winner when it comes to finding the most cost-effective flight options.

Skyscanner & Momondo

Skyscanner is a popular website that allows users to compare the costs of flights, hotels, and car rentals all in one place. Skyscanner’s search filters are more obvious and provide special features, setting it apart from the competition. 

You can use these filters to look for things like multi-city itineraries, eco-friendly options, and tickets with greater flexibility. When comparing the two sites that help you find the cheapest flights, Kayak is seen as just slightly more expensive than Skyscanner during peak times.

Momondo is a travel search engine that competes with the likes of Expedia and Kayak. When searching for the cheapest airfare, Momondo goes above and beyond by also looking at smaller-budget airlines and less well-known airlines.

Overall pick

Different travelers will appreciate different aspects of these various travel search engines, Kayak provides decidedly more detailed search results and lets users book wherever they like, giving them freedom of choice and the ability to compare prices. Southwest flights are also included in the search results.

Google Flights comes close with an equally easy-to-use interface. On the other hand, it might not have the lowest airfares compared to sites like Kayak. 

Skyscanner may be more expensive than Kayak for the cheapest flights, but it stands out for its clear search filters, such as options for flexible tickets, greener choices, and multi-city flights. Momondo stands out from other flight search engines by broadening its scope to include smaller, less-well-known airlines yet Kayak has already been doing this for years.

Those who place a premium on options will find Kayak appealing largely due to the fact that after finding a flight or hotel, users can choose where to book. However, users who place a premium on adaptability in their travel plans may appreciate Skyscanner’s ability to tailor search results based on their preferences. You have to be objective, right?

Users who prefer intuitive interfaces and fare alerts will find Google Flights useful, yet Kayak is quickly catching up. While Google Flights provides access to more airlines and flight options than Kayak, the prices are often out of reach and do not always offer flight insurance.

The verdict

You should think about things like price, adaptability, user interface, and search filters when choosing a travel search engine. Depending on your preferences and needs, you may want to use either Kayak, Google Flights, Skyscanner, or Momondo. Knowing the pros and cons of each service will help you choose the most suitable flight search engine for your trip.

According to us, Kayak comes out on top in more than a few ways. Its ease of use and general familiarity is not as important as their algorithms being more skilled at finding competitive prices. That is ultimately what travelers look for beyond the bells and whistles. The other competitors come close, yet Kayak remains on top for this summer.

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Which Kayak feature are you still waiting to see them make available? What are the things you wish they could improve on? Let us know in the comments!