KAYAK
by KAYAK Software Corporation · Travel & Navigation · Booking & Accommodation
Search and compare flights, hotels, and car rentals from hundreds of travel sites to find the best deals.
Quick Answer: KAYAK has a verified Real Score of 4.1/5 based on 39,000 verified reviews, compared to its App Store rating of 4.7/5. Highly recommended by verified users.
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Pros & Cons
What Users Love
- Comprehensive price comparison
- Price forecast feature
- Flexible date search
- Clean, fast interface
Common Complaints
- Redirects to other sites for booking
- Price predictions arent always right
- Some results are sponsored
- No direct booking loyalty program
Verified Reviews (20)
Best flight search engine
KAYAK consistently finds the cheapest flights across all airlines and booking sites. The price comparison is more thorough than Google Flights. My first stop for flight searches.
Price forecast saved me money
The price forecast told me prices would drop for my route and they did. Saved $120 by waiting 2 weeks to book. The predictions arent perfect but theyre useful guidance.
Explore feature is inspiring
The "Explore" map showing flight prices to destinations from your city is travel inspiration gold. Found an amazing $200 roundtrip to Portugal I never would have searched for.
Booking redirects are annoying
Find a great price on KAYAK and then get redirected to the airline or booking site to actually pay. The prices dont always match when you land on the other site.
Flexible date search is brilliant
The calendar view showing prices across different dates is the best feature. Found flights $200 cheaper just by shifting my trip by 2 days. Worth the flexibility.
Hotel comparison is thorough
Shows the same hotel across multiple booking sites with different prices. Easy to find the cheapest option without manually checking each site. Time saver.
Clean uncluttered design
Compared to Expedia and other booking apps, KAYAK is clean and focused. Shows you what you need without clutter. The design respects the users time.
Sponsored results dilute quality
Some top results are sponsored listings that arent actually the best deals. The organic results below are usually better. Watch for the sponsored tags.
Hacker fares are genius
The hacker fares that combine one-way tickets from different airlines often save significant money over roundtrip tickets. Unique feature I havent seen elsewhere.
Trip management is convenient
Forward booking confirmations to KAYAK and it creates a comprehensive trip itinerary. All your reservations organized in one place. Great trip management tool.
Price alerts actually work
Set a price alert for LAX to Tokyo. Got notified when the price dropped $300. Booked immediately. The alerts are timely and the price drops are real.
Not great for booking directly
KAYAK is a search engine not a booking platform. For searching and comparing its the best. For actually booking, you end up on other sites anyway.
Baggage fee info is helpful
Showing baggage fees and policies alongside flight prices helps compare the TRUE cost of flights. A "cheap" basic economy flight isnt cheap with 2 checked bags.
My travel research starts here
Every trip begins with KAYAK. Check prices, set alerts, explore destinations, compare options. Then book wherever is cheapest. Its the perfect research starting point.
Filter options are comprehensive
The flight filters (stops, airlines, times, duration) are more detailed than most competitors. Can narrow down exactly what I want quickly. Well-designed search tools.
Car rental comparison decent
The car rental comparison works but isnt as polished as the flight search. Some rental companies are missing. Good but not the best for rental car booking specifically.
Compare with Google Flights too
KAYAK often finds deals that Google Flights misses and vice versa. For the best deal, check both. KAYAK has better alerts, Google Flights has a simpler interface.
Travel guide integration
The destination travel guides within the app are a nice bonus. Quick overviews of what to see, best time to visit, and local tips alongside booking.
Saved thousands over the years
Been using KAYAK for 5+ years. The price comparison and alerts have easily saved me thousands in total. No exaggeration. Essential app for anyone who travels.
Solid travel companion
Not flashy, doesnt try to do too much, just helps you find the best travel deals. The simplicity and focus is what makes KAYAK great.
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Last updated: April 2026