Skyscanner
by Skyscanner Ltd. · Travel & Navigation · Trip Planning & Reviews
Compare millions of flights, hotels, and car hire deals to find the cheapest travel options worldwide.
Quick Answer: Skyscanner has a verified Real Score of 4.2/5 based on 49,500 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
- Everywhere search finds cheapest destinations
- Month view for flexible date searching
- No booking fees added
- Clean, fast search interface
Common Complaints
- Redirects to third-party sites
- Some third-party agents are unreliable
- Price alerts can be delayed
- Not all airlines included
Verified Reviews (20)
Everywhere search is revolutionary
Typing "Everywhere" as the destination and seeing the cheapest flights from your city to anywhere in the world is the best travel feature ever created. Pure inspiration.
Month view saves money
The month view showing cheapest prices for each day of the month is incredibly useful for flexible travelers. Saved $300 by shifting my trip by just 3 days.
No sneaky fees
Unlike some flight search sites, Skyscanner doesnt add its own booking fee. The price you see is what the airline or agent charges. Transparency I appreciate.
Third party agents are risky
Booked through a third-party agent Skyscanner redirected me to. The agent was terrible - changed my flight without notice and support was non-existent. Book directly with airlines when possible.
Best flight search engine
Ive compared Skyscanner, KAYAK, Google Flights, and Momondo. Skyscanner consistently finds options the others miss, especially for budget airlines and indirect routes.
Price alerts delivered real savings
Set a price alert for NYC to Tokyo. Got notified about a fare drop from $900 to $550. Booked immediately. The alert system works and the savings are real.
Car hire comparison is solid
The car rental comparison often finds deals I cant find on rental company sites directly. Good filtering options for car type, pickup location, and insurance.
Some prices dont match
Found a great price on Skyscanner but when clicking through to book, the price was $50 higher on the agent site. Happens occasionally. Frustrating when it does.
Simple and effective design
The app is fast, clean, and focused. Search, compare, book. No clutter, no unnecessary features. It respects the users time and gets straight to results.
Multi-city routing
The multi-city search for complex itineraries works well. Planning a round-the-world trip with multiple stops was made manageable by Skyscanners search flexibility.
Trust scores for agents
Skyscanner shows trust ratings for booking agents. Helps avoid sketchy third-party bookers. Always check the agent rating before clicking through.
Budget travel essential
As a budget traveler, Skyscanner is my most-used travel app. The price comparison across multiple agents ensures I always get the best deal available.
Baggage info not always clear
The baggage allowance information for different fare types isnt always displayed. Important to check this before booking, especially with budget airlines.
Hotel search improving
The hotel search has gotten much better. Good selection, competitive prices, and useful filters. Not quite Booking.com level but a solid secondary option.
Fastest search results
Skyscanner returns search results noticeably faster than competing apps. When you just want quick results without waiting, its the fastest flight search available.
Weekend trip explorer
Using the cheapest month feature to plan weekend trips has become my hobby. Find cheap flights, book a hostel, have an adventure. Skyscanner enables spontaneity.
Missing some budget carriers
Some smaller budget airlines dont appear in results. Always check regional budget carriers directly as they might not be on Skyscanner.
Changed how I travel
Before Skyscanner I just booked directly with airlines. Now I always compare and regularly save hundreds. Changed my travel planning approach completely.
Redirect model has pros and cons
Being redirected to other sites means Skyscanner adds no fees. But it also means the booking experience varies. Know what youre clicking through to.
Reliable travel companion
Skyscanner has been consistently good for years. No major changes in quality, just steady improvement. A reliable tool that travelers can count on.
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Last updated: April 2026