Google Flight Deals tool will help you find the cheapest flights, here's how it works
has announced
Flight Deals
, a new artificial intelligence search feature within Google Flights that helps flexible travelers find the cheapest airfare options through conversational search queries. The beta tool rolls out this week across the
United States
, Canada, and India.
How Google's Flight Deals tool work
Flight Deals allows users to describe their ideal trip in plain English rather than manually adjusting dates, destinations, and filters. Travelers can search using phrases like "week-long trip this winter to a city with great food, nonstop only" or "10-day ski trip to a world-class resort with fresh powder."
The tool uses Google's advanced AI to interpret travel preferences and match them with destinations users might not have previously considered. It then accesses real-time Google Flights data from hundreds of airlines and booking platforms to display current deals and pricing.
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Google says it designed Flight Deals specifically for budget-focused travelers who prioritize savings over specific destinations or dates. The feature appears as a separate page accessible through Google Flights' top-left menu or via direct navigation.
The original Google Flights platform remains unchanged and will continue receiving updates, including a new option to exclude basic economy fares for domestic US and Canadian routes. Google plans to use the beta period to collect user feedback and refine how AI can enhance
travel planning
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