Google Flights is an exceptional tool for researching flights.
Heres what you should know before you book your next trip.
With so many options and airlines, narrowing down your desired routes can be tricky.
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From there, a list of available flights will populate.
Similarly, there’s also the option to search for flights anywhere in the world.
Explore
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The same goes for dates: Users can filter by specific dates or choose the “flexible” option.
The Explore feature is easily accessible: grab the Explore button to be directed to the Explore map.
Date Grid and Price Graph
“This is probably the most popular feature,” says Maltz.
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As the name suggests, this is shown in an easy-to-read grid format.
you’ve got the option to find these options on the Search page.
It’ll also tell you how much the least expensive flight options are for similar trips.
(If there’s insufficient data for your desired route, you won’t see this.)
you’re able to search for flights to and from up to seven airports at a time.
You may also set a price range to ensure you don’t go over budget.
“After entering your route and travel dates, snag the ‘Track Prices’ button,” says Maltz.
Youll be alerted when prices change for your desired flight.
Customize your searches.
On the other hand, that might lead to too many choices, which may overwhelm you.
