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Next to losing our luggage or someone crushing our knees with a reclined seat, our biggest source of travel anxiety is paying too much for a flight. Simply enter a destination into Hopper, and the app quickly scours the Internet for the best deals, giving you an easy-to-understand snapshot of fares, ideal travel dates, and even when prices for your flight are likely to rise and fall. You might end up saving enough money for a knee-pleasing seat upgrade.

Not Even the employees will match these low rates!

We recently had a house fire and had no choice but to stay in hotels. With us being a family of 5 suites seem to suit us best and hopper came through every time with the lowest rate of all 3rd party hotel apps and sites. Rate do change constantly but that’s what makes it kinda fun. I find that 2AM I can get the lowest rate of the day , although that’s not always the case. Not only that but on top of fire car broke down and Hopper had great deals for a rental for the week. They are always posting cheap flights and housing or hotels for a vacation or in my case ended up finding an apartment to stay in short term till we got are ducks in a row for the next step of are journey. I have never had a problem with them personally or had to call because they made a mistake. Just be careful when booking rooms that your reading the details correctly or call hotel and double check if you’re unsure what a room type is. For example one time I booked us for a king suite. Thing separate king bedroom and sofa bed in living room….. and we walked in the room there was one king bed. What I should have clicked on was 1 bedroom king suite which had the separate bedroom and pull out couch for the kiddos in living room. All in all Thank you Hopper I couldn’t have found a better site to use in this time of need for my family.

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I’ll start with the reasons for the loss of the star. 1. Sometimes the prediction of when to buy is not accurate. For instance, I was advised to wait for the price to drop to purchase a flight ticket but then when I was advised to “buy now” because the price wasn’t bound to drop, it ended up being $10 more than if I had booked when I was going to initially. A $10 difference isn’t a huge deal; it just felt a bit misleading. Similarly, sometimes the lowest available price shown for a flight is lower than the lowest actual lowest price available, which can be disappointing obviously. Lastly, and perhaps the most confusing for me is how the flight prices are color coded. Naturally one is inclined to think that red mean the flight cost will be most expensive; but I’ve come to learn than red (I think) actually means the cost of the flight is more expensive on that date than I guess it usually is to or from that airport. So in reality, a date color coded red could actually be more cost effective than a date color coded green if that date is usually pretty cheap on average. I haven’t been able to crack the algorithm, so I would just advise everyone to always check all dates regardless of the color coding. In my opinion, it would be most helpful to the buyer if the color coding represented a general price range. All in all, hopper does the leg work for me and saves me a bunch of time which is why despite the aforementioned, I think they still deserve 4.5 ⭐️.

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Have you ever purchased airfare and wondered whether or not you got a good deal or if you overpaid? 

Researching and buying airfare is stressful and can feel like you’re playing roulette. Despite countless websites touting the best deals and research like what the best day of the week is to book airfares,  it’s easy to wonder if you got the best possible price.

Mix in some analysis  paralysis  from overthinking the abundance of information available online and it’s no wonder people looking to purchase airfares visit travel websites repeatedly before daring to hit the “purchase” button.

Help is here! The free Hopper app for travel smartly “predicts” when you should buy and when you should fly by analyzing the dizzying amount of airfare data on the web.

In this Hopper app review, learn how to use the Hopper app for flights and now also, hotels, so you can save money booking your travel.

What is the Hopper App?

Just in case you’ve landed on this page by accident ;), Hopper is an app for IOS and Android devices that searches for the cheapest prices on flights and hotels. But what makes Hopper stand out is its  price prediction  ability.

Hopper studies massive amounts of data to understand pricing trends. By doing this,  Hopper can see when it’s a good time to book and when it’s not  based on what they know about prices and the likelihood they’ll go down.

The Hopper app can tell you the absolute right time to book that flight with a  95% accuracy rate …for up to 1 year in advance. That certainly counts as an “A” in my classroom!

How to Use Hopper to Book Flights

Depending on the type of device you have, you’ll need to download Hopper from the App Store on your IOS smartphone or tablet or Google Play for your Android device. Hopper is a mobile-only app , so it won’t work on your desktop.

You can search for flights and hotels from a mobile phone or tablet. But, you can only make bookings while you’re signed in from the app on your mobile phone. To sign in, you’ll need to share your name, email, and phone number.

How to Search Hopper Flights

Begin by selecting “Flights” and entering where you are flying from and where you would like to go. Hopper checks airfares for your selected route over a few months.

The next screen will display a color-coded calendar showing you a range of when your selected route is cheapest to when it’s most expensive.  You’ll have the option to select a round trip or a one-way, as well as filter for basic fares (more restrictions but cheaper prices) and flights with or without stops.

At the top of the screen, the Hopper flight search will also display information about the typical price ranges for your selected route so you can see what’s considered low, medium, and high airfare.

Using the color-coded calendar, select your travel dates.  Depending on the dates you select, Hopper will give you advice on what your next steps should be.

For example, flying from New York City to Miami, I selected dates coded in green. These are the days when the best prices for my route are available.

Hopper’s advice is to book now.  The fare information includes the price with all taxes & fees , as well as predictions about the fare and how it will change within the coming weeks.

There will also be an option to “Watch This Trip” if you’re not ready to book. However, you must be signed into the app and have notifications turned on to enable this feature. If you choose to watch the flight, your watched Hopper flight will appear on the home screen as you open the app.

Hopper also has a “Price Freeze” feature. This lets you choose the flights you want and put a $40 deposit to  freeze  the airfare for 5 days. Hopper will cover the flight price increase, should it change, up to $100 per person. The $40 deposit is returned automatically when you book within that 5-day timeframe.

How to Book Hopper Flights

If you’re ready to book or you want to see flight options, click the “View Flights” button at the bottom of the screen.

Hopper will display airlines and flight schedules, showing the outbound first.

Select your outbound and return flights to create your itinerary.

The Hopper app even lets you pick flights from different airlines . So, it’s possible to fly United on the outbound and American Airlines on the return in order to get the cheapest combination of flights.

Hopper will offer the opportunity to make the ticket refundable. Just be sure to read the terms and conditions. Refund protections don’t apply to CDC, WHO, or U.S. Department of State travel advisories.

If you’ve chosen a Basic Economy fare, Hopper will alert you to the restrictions that could include seat selection and carry-on or checked bags.

When you continue, you’ll need to choose who will be flying. If you haven’t signed in, you’ll be prompted to do this. If you need to add different or additional travelers, you can also do that now.

Once the travelers are selected or added, click on “Choose Payment” to enter your credit card information. Be sure to use a travel rewards credit card with a travel bonus category like the  Chase Sapphire Preferred  or  Chase Sapphire Reserve  so you can earn 3x the points on travel purchases.

Hopper Flight Deals

At the bottom of the home screen, the Hopper deals feed gives you the option to explore cheap flights by destination depending on your departure airport.

Simply enter your home airport and a list of destinations, prices, and dates will display. This is a great option if you’re flexible about where and when to travel and just want to find the cheapest flights.

Hopper vs Google Flights

Google Flights and even other tools like  Momondo  are some of my  favorite websites for finding cheap flights . Naturally, I wanted to run a few tests to see if Hopper was also able to find the cheapest prices.

I first compared the flight example from above, New York to Miami. When I searched, Google Flights I found a price that was $10 cheaper than Hopper was showing. However, I suspect because I had done the New York to Miami search several times on Hopper that prices increased because of cookie tracking.

So, I chose a new destination. I searched New York City to Costa Rica , first on Google Flights and then on Hopper. I selected the same exact flights on the same dates on each platform and found an exact price match.

Then, I searched on Google Flights from New York City to Paris.

Again, I chose the exact same flights on the same dates and again the prices were the same.

This might have you asking, why not just use Google Flights? After all, there’s no need to download an app.

Hopper’s price prediction abilities, booking tips, and notifications make it a valuable tool for finding the best price…even if it ultimately makes sense to replicate the search on Google Flights or even an airline’s website to book directly with the airline in order to earn miles toward status.

Hopper’s airfare data research can help you understand when you should book and when you should wait in a much clearer way than other websites can. Think of it as another valuable tool in your travel toolbox.

ProTip:  Keep in mind, Google Flights and Hopper don’t show Southwest flights. Hopper also doesn’t show Delta flights. It’s worth comparing with these airlines if they fly the route for which you’re searching.

Hopper Hotels

Hopper can also help you find the best prices on hotels. From the Hopper app home screen, click on “Hotels.” Choose where you’re going and the dates you need to stay. For this example, I chose New Orleans.

Hopper will show a list of hotels. You’ll be able to sort the list based on their star rating, user rating, and price. Hopper also has a map view so you can see where each hotel is. This is especially helpful if you want to stay near a specific attraction or in a specific neighborhood.

You’ll also be able to filter the results by star rating, user rating, amenities, price range, and location.

If you click the blue binocular icon alongside the hotel results, it’ll be added to your watch list. Remember you need to be signed in with notifications enabled to unlock this feature.

Once you add a hotel to your watch list, it’ll appear on the home screen of the app, along with any other flight or hotel watches you have set up already.

If you’d like to see more about a particular hotel, click on it from the list. Hopper will show more photos, the hotel’s rating and recent reviews from TripAdvisor, a price comparison to other booking sites, the mapped location, and amenities.

Click on “View Rooms” to select from different rooms and bed types, if available. You’ll also be able to see the complete price breakdown.

Once you continue, you’ll be prompted to choose the guests from your list or to add new guests. Once you do so, you can add a payment method to complete your booking.

Hopper Travel App Bottom Line

The Hopper App saves you time and money by searching through the masses of airfare and hotel data letting you know the best time to book your travel. Whether Hopper is your go-to tool or one of a few you use to find the best deals, you can book and travel confidently knowing you’ve used one of the best tools out there for finding the best travel deals.

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Need a Cheap Flight? How to Use Hopper to Save Money on Airfare

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Hopper is a mobile app that helps you find the cheapest flights based on your preferences. Hopper’s price prediction algorithm is a unique feature that estimates how much a plane ticket will cost at a certain time, especially since ticket prices fluctuate over time. [1] X Research source It will alert you when the perfect time arises to buy your ticket (that is, when the ticket is at its cheapest!). [2] X Research source Hopper is completely free to download and use, and is perfect for anyone wanting to find a good deal on flights.

How do I use Hopper to find a cheap flight?

• If using an iPhone, tap on the ‘Search’ icon in the lower right corner of your screen. Next, tap on the top search bar and type in ‘Hopper.’
• If using an Android with Google Play, tap on the top search bar titled ‘Google Play.’ Type in ‘Hopper.’
• In your search results, click on the app titled, ‘Hopper - Flight & Hotel Deals’ and tap the Download/Install button. It is completely free to download!

• To activate the “Watch” feature, tap on the “Watch This Trip” button on the screen right after you select your dates. After you select that button, Hopper will send you notifications when any price change occurs for your selected dates!
• Hopper’s price includes taxes and fees. The price you see is the exact price that you will pay! [5] X Research source

• Each date is colored green, light orange, dark orange, or red (cheapest to most expensive, respectively). [7] X Research source This gives you more insight onto various dates, date ranges, and respective prices.
• Hopper’s color-coded calendar predicts at least six months in advance, so you can even utilize this with travel plans that are farther away!

• If there are a few dates that could work for you, we suggest setting up the “Watch” feature for every option. Simply tap the “Watch This Trip” button for every set of dates that could work for you. This way, you will be notified about all of your options.

• After selecting dates, click the ‘Filters’ button in the top right corner to turn the ‘basic fares’ option on or off. [9] X Research source Basic fares are cheaper but they have more restrictions and fees. [10] X Research source Some of these restrictions may include the inability for refunds or flight cancellations, additional baggage beyond a personal item, and upgraded seating. [11] X Research source This section also lets you change the number and duration of any layovers.
• Once you view flight options, select the ‘Filter’ button in the top left corner to change the departure and arrival times. [12] X Research source You can also select certain airlines in this section.
• If you want a different cabin for your flight, browse through the different options in the bar near the top of the screen. Take note that this will also change the price.

Is Booking Through Hopper Safe and Reliable?

Is Hopper Cheaper Than Other Flight Booking Options?

Does Hopper Charge a Fee?

What Are Hopper’s Paid Features?

• If the price goes up within 7 days, you only pay the ‘frozen price’ (minus the deposit).
• If the price goes down within 7 days, your deposit is refunded and you pay the lower price.
• Keep in mind that if you don’t buy the ticket, your deposit is not refunded.

• Hopper gives you 100% cost back as an airline credit if you cancel!
• If airline credit isn’t available, you can either get 100% cashback for a higher fee or 80% cashback for a lower fee.

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There are tons of different websites out there to help you book your next vacation. You can book directly, through an online travel agency like Expedia , Orbitz , or Priceline, or start your search in a metasearch engine like Google Flights or Kayak .

But how do you know you’re getting the best deal? The Hopper mobile app is a bit different because it offers predictions to help you find the best time to book. They’re so confident in their app, they claim 95% accuracy!

In this post, I’ll walk you through booking a flight and hotel, plus we’ll take a closer look at how Hopper predictions work.

Hopper is a mobile app that helps you book flights and hotels at the right time to save you money — claiming 95% accuracy, up to 1 year in advance.

Download the App

The first thing you need to do to use Hopper is to download the mobile app. Hopper is NOT available for desktop computers.

Go to the App Store or Google Play to download the app.

Create an Account

You can search for flights and hotels on Hopper as a guest, but you must create an account to make a booking.

To create an account on Hopper, go to the Trips icon on the bottom of your screen. Then click Log In/Sign Up.

You’ll be required to enter your name, email address, and phone number. Once you do that you’ll receive a verification text with a link to finish creating your account.

If you need to make any changes to your information (or want to change your bunny icon!) click on Trips then click on the pencil icon near the bunny.

Hot Tip: You must be on a mobile phone to create your Hopper account — it won’t work on a tablet.

The Hopper mobile app is simple and straightforward to use.

Set up a Flight Watch

You can set up a watch on a particular flight after you’ve selected the flight. Just click Watch This Trip after your search. You need to allow for push notifications to set up a watch.

All of the flights you’re watching will be visible by clicking the Watch icon in the bottom, left-hand corner.

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In addition to flights, you can also use Hopper to search for hotels.

Hopper’s claim to fame is that it can predict the right time to book a flight with up to 95% accuracy .

To do this, Hopper has a team that developed an algorithm to analyze the millions of data points they collect every day. The algorithm looks at pricing trends to predict what flight prices will do. The result, they claim, is that you know the best times to make a purchase to save money.

Once you sign up for notifications about a route, you may not receive notice of every price change. Hopper won’t notify you of small price changes or about a price change that you’ve already seen (they can track what prices you’ve seen in the app).

You’ll get a notification when price changes drastically or when Hopper predicts prices are about to rise.

Hopper claims 95% accuracy on their predictions. So while they may be right most of the time, they don’t have the answers all of the time. Because of this, their price predictions aren’t guaranteed .

You can buy a ticket during their recommended time and the price could still go down afterward.

Bottom Line: Hopper doesn’t offer a low price guarantee or price matching. They do, however, claim 95% accuracy in their flight cost predictions. If you set up a watch on the Hopper app, they’ll notify you when they think is the right time to buy.

Hopper isn’t like other online travel agencies. First, Hopper is exclusively a mobile app.

This app claims to be able to predict flight price trends with up to 95% accuracy. They base their predictions on an algorithm they developed that analyzes historical flight price information.

It’s a straightforward and easy to use app. It doesn’t have many of the bells and whistles of some other booking websites, but they offer simplicity and a great shot at purchasing your flight or hotel at the right time and lowest price.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hopper app.

The Hopper app is a mobile app that helps you book flights and hotels at the best prices. Based on Hopper predictions, they’ll send you notifications to let you know the best time to make your purchase. These predictions are only a guide — they don’t guarantee the lowest prices nor do they offer a price match guarantee.

Is Hopper only an app?

Yes, Hopper’s flight and hotel booking capabilities are only available through their mobile app. The app will also let you set up watches to keep an eye on the prices for your trip, and will notify you of their prediction of the best time to buy.

Are Hopper predictions accurate?

Hopper predictions claim to be 95% accurate. The algorithm they use is based on millions of historical data points and tries to predict the best time to purchase a flight or hotel so you can save money. However, their predictions are not guaranteed.

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Hopper Review: Can This Travel App Really Save You Money on Hotels, Flight, and Car Rentals?

December 20, 2021 7 min read

When planning a trip, exorbitant prices for hotels, flights, and other transportation modes can put travelers off. Luckily, there are many apps on the market that help make finding amazing deals easy. 

Hopper is one of these travel deals apps. Hopper notifies users of super-low rates on hotels, flights, and car rentals. Many of these deals save users up to 40% on travel costs. To help you decide if the app is right for you, we created this in-depth Hopper review.   

The team at Wanderlog is always eager to try out the best travel applications , so we were excited to download Hopper and give it a go! Wanderlog helps users organize their bookings and reservations and plan detailed travel itineraries. Our goal is to make travel easy for everyone, so we’re always keen to try other apps that promise the same. 

Looking to save up to 40% on flights and hotels? Then you’ll definitely want to keep reading this Hopper travel app review! 

What is Hopper?

Hopper is an app that finds users the best deals on flights and hotels. The application predicts with 95% accuracy when flight and hotel rates will go up and down, allowing you to book the lowest rate. Algorithms and AI programming are used to achieve this. 

This means that you can input destinations you wish to travel to and dates if you have them. Then, Hopper will notify you when what it predicts will be the best rate is available. If interested in the flight fare or hotel rate, you can book directly in the app. 

The app seems to be incredibly popular, with over 60 million downloads. Hopper has attracted the attention of many investors too, raising over $590M to date. Well-known investors include Goldman Sachs and WestCap Group. 

Who is Hopper Owned By? 

Hopper was founded and is owned by CEO Frederic Lalonde. The North American businessman has founded other start-ups and previously worked at Expedia. 

Does Hopper Have an App?

When researching for this Hopper review, we found that there is an app for both iOS and Android. You can also search for hotel deals on hopper.com. Flight deals are exclusive to the app and can’t be searched in-browser. 

Is the Hopper App Free? 

If the app sounds appealing, you may be wondering: “Does Hopper charge a fee?” The answer is no, the app is 100% free to use. Hopper doesn’t run in-app ads either. 

How Does Hopper Make Money? 

Hopper makes money via a commission model. When you book a flight or hotel through the app, the airline or hotel gives Hopper a small percentage of the sale. 

Does Hopper Have Hidden Fees?

After looking into the terms and conditions for this Hopper app review, we found that Hopper has no hidden fees. You simply pay the quoted flight or hotel rate if you wish to book. However, a $5 tip is automatically added to any booking. This tip is optional, so be sure to opt-out of the tip before booking your flight or hotel if you don’t wish to add it. 

How Does Hopper Work? 

When using the app for this Hopper review, we discovered that using Hopper is very easy. The following steps outline how to find cheap flights, hotels, and car rentals thanks to Hopper.  

Hopper Flights  

• Open the app and log in if you have an account.
• Click the “Flights” button.
• Input the following flight information: 
• Number of travelers
• Departure airport
• Arrival airport 
• One way or return flight 
• A calendar showing the year ahead will be shown. Each date will be color-coded in the following way:  
• Green: lowest fares
• Orange: mid-range fares
• Red: highest fares

If you don’t have set travel dates, this feature can help show you when the cheapest times to fly will be. 

• Choose your departure date and return date, if applicable. 
• The current lowest price for the flight will be displayed. The app will let you know if it thinks the price will drop or rise in the future. 

If the price is going to rise, you’ll be told that the displayed price is likely the lowest you’ll get and you can book. 

If the app says the price will drop in the future, you can hold off and “watch” the flight. In that case, you’ll receive a notification each time the fare drops below the displayed price. If you’re notified of a rate that appeals to you, you can book the flight in the app. 

• You do have the option to pay a deposit for a “price freeze.” The rate that is currently displayed will then be available to book for the next 20 days, even if the fares of the flight go up during that time. Your deposit will go toward the flight and if the price drops in the 20 days, you’ll pay the lower price. If you don’t book in 20 days, your deposit will be forfeited. 

If you find a flight you want to take, you can book it easily within the app. At that point, you can choose fare type, number of checked bags, and add other important flight info. 

Hopper Hotels 

•  Click the “Hotels” button. 
• Enter the destination you need a hotel in and the number of people who will be staying at the hotel. 
• Set filters if applicable, which can include:
• Minimum and maximum price
• Star rating
• User rating
• Required amenities: these include if the hotel has a gym, has a pool, or is pet-friendly, among many other amenities 
• A calendar will be displayed showing the year ahead. Each date will be color-coded based on the nightly rate in the following way:  
• Green: lowest rates
• Orange: mid-range rates
• Red: highest rates 

If you haven’t pre-selected dates for your stay, this feature highlights the cheapest times to stay in your chosen destination. 

• Select your arrival and departure dates.
• Hotels matching your criteria will be shown along with their nightly rate. A map is also shown to give more information on where each hotel is located. 
• If you see a hotel that you’re interested in, you can click on it to get more information. This includes guest reviews, rooms available, and hotel amenities. Hopper will also tell you whether to wait to book (with the icon “wait) or to book now (with the icon “buy.”) 
• As with flights, you can freeze the displayed price of hotels for a fee. If the price rises, you’ll pay the price you froze. If the price drops, you can book at the lower rate. If you don’t book, the deposit is forfeited. 

If you find a hotel you would like to book, you can do so easily within the app. 

Hopper Cars 

• Log in to the Hopper app.
• Select “Cars”
• Enter the location you want to pick up a rental car at.
• Select a different drop-off location, if applicable. 
• Choose rental car pick-up and drop-off dates. 
• Enter pick-up and drop-off times and the age of the driver.
• Results of rental cars matching your search criteria will be shown.
• If you find a car that you want to rent, you can reserve the car via the app. A deposit may be due upfront, but you will pay the majority of the rental car fee when you collect the car.
• If you like the price you see but don’t want to commit, you can freeze the price for a small fee.

What Are the Benefits of Hopper?

100% free to use.

Hopper is always free! When using the app for this Hopper review, we didn’t come across any hidden fees.You can’t pay for a membership that offers access to better rates or more flight and hotel deals. 

Of course, you must pay for any hotel, car rental, or flight you book through the app. An automatic $5 tip is added when paying via the app, but this is optional and easy to remove. 

While the app is always free to use, you can pay for a few perks. These include freezing prices and paying for travel refund protection. 

Saves Time Searching for the Best Rates  

With Hopper, you can simply enter your travel dates and any other relevant filters and the best prices will be shown. Hopper displays flights from all airlines, cars from multiple rental locations, and an array of hotels. It effectively compares prices without you having to look at every provider individually. 

Can Save You 40% on Flights and Hotels 

One of the best things about the Hopper app is that it saves you money. Users can expect to save up to 40% on flight fares and hotel rates. If renting a car, you’ll also benefit from discounts. 

The Ability to Freeze Prices 

If you aren’t quite ready to book an amazing deal you find on Hopper, no problem! The app allows you to freeze prices for a small fee. That way, you have 20 days to decide if you want to take advantage of the discounted rate you discovered. 

Even if the price of the flight, hotel, or car you’re interested in increases, you’ll pay the rate you froze. If the price drops, you benefit from the lower rate. If you book the item you froze, your initial fee will act as part of your payment for that service, effectively making it free to freeze your initial rate. 

What Are the Drawbacks of Hopper?

You can only book transport on the app .

While you can book hotels with Hopper on their website, you can only book flights or car rentals on the app. While this won’t be an issue for most, those that prefer booking in-browser may not find Hopper appealing. 

You Must Make All Changes to Bookings via Hopper

Once you purchase a flight, hotel, or car rental on Hopper, you can only make adjustments via Hopper. For example, if you want to change your flight, you must contact Hopper and you can’t do it directly with the airline. This is frustrating for users, especially since Hopper doesn’t always get back to customer service requests quickly (discussed below.) 

Some Users Have Issues with Booking and Customer Service 

When looking at Hopper ratings and reviews, it appears as though users have issues with customer service and bookings. The primary booking issues are related to cancellations and the use of incorrect information.  

Hopper users leaving reviews on Trustpilot note that they find it hard to get in touch with a customer service representative. Others have not been able to cancel bookings, even after paying for travel refund protection, and note that wrong information was added to their booking. 

Is the Hopper App Trustworthy? 

Hopper has been in business since 2009, is an accredited business, and has millions of satisfied customers. This travel app simply connects you with other companies, such as airlines, hotels, and car rental operators and is trustworthy. However, some users note that canceling and adjusting bookings is challenging. 

Is Hopper Worth It?

So, is the Hopper app worth using to save money on flights, hotels, and car rentals? After using the app and looking at customer feedback for this Hopper review, the answer to that question is mixed. 

When looking at Trustpilot, Hopper receives 3.4/5 stars. These reviews are primarily split between the five-star “Excellent” rating and the one-star “Bad” rating. Unfortunately, over half of the reviews (52%) are rated “Bad.” 

Positive reviewers are pleased with:

• Highly discounted prices 
• The easy to use app
• A helpful customer service team 

Despite Hopper having many happy customers, numerous negative reviewers note:

• Difficulty contacting customer service
• Issues occurring when making changes bookings
• Wrong details being added to bookings and reservations

With the app being free to use, there is seemingly nothing to lose by trying it. However, users have had issues making changes to bookings through Hopper. 

Therefore, it may be worth using Hopper to be notified of low prices but then book directly via the airline, hotel, or car rental firm if the price you want is available there. If you do decide to book through Hopper, the majority of users have a good experience, especially if no booking changes need to get implemented. 

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Hopper Review [2024]: Is Flight & Travel App Hopper LEGIT?

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Is the Hopper app legit and worth trying? Read my honest Hopper app review to find out.

There’s little more enticing than the promise of cheap travel deals, and I have to say: after years of travel, I’m pretty good at finding cheap flights and accommodations.

Digging up an impossibly good deal gives me a special kind of rush, and searching for great deals on travel is one of my favorite leisure activities.

I used to keep my travel expenses low through a combination of budget travel deal websites , creative thinking, and a willingness to be uncomfortable.

These strategies continue to serve me well–except for that last one. The uncomfortable one. 

My tolerance for the rough-and-tumble travel life is waning. My days of sleeping in 10-bed hostel dormitories or on an airport bench during a 12-hour layover have passed.

To compensate, I’ve had to beef up those other strategies and expand my network of go-to travel sites and apps.

That’s where the Hopper app comes in and why I started trying it out in the first place. 

Read on for my full Hopper app review, and follow me on my quest to find dangerously low hotel and flight deals.

Table of Contents

What is Hopper?

Hopper is an app where you can search for flights, car rentals, and hotel deals. 

It’s not unlike other budget travel sites such as Skiplagged , Skyscanner, and Scott’s Cheap Flights (all of which I’ve used for years), and Hopper prices are usually comparable to those mentioned above.

But there are some differences. 

First, this is primarily an app, while Skiplagged and Skyscanner exist in both websites and app versions. 

Hopper is specifically for mobile use, and you can’t search for deals on the website. You have to do it through the app.

But beyond its format, a few other aspects make it unique.

Hopper’s price freeze feature lets you freeze a price for a small fee and pay the whole sum later. 

They also offer price predictions to help you gauge what future flight prices might be and whether you need to ‘hop’ on a deal immediately (see what I did there?).

Lastly, there have rewards, discounts, and vouchers to help lower your costs further. 

Whenever you book through Hopper, you earn ‘carrot cash,’ essentially cash back that you can then use on future bookings. Sweet, free money!

How Does Hopper Work?

Once you download the free Hopper app onto your phone, you’ll find two rows of square buttons at the top of your home screen. 

You can navigate to one of the top row buttons, which read: ‘Hotels,’ ‘Flights,’ ‘Cars,’ or ‘Homes’ (which are essentially like Airbnbs).

From there, things are pretty straightforward. Type in a location and a set of dates, and you’ll get a list of the available deals.

Any Hopper flight booking, accommodation, or car rental will earn you Carrot Cash. 

If you see a deal but aren’t ready to pay the full cost, you can pay to freeze that deal. 

The fee will generally be about 10% of the total price, and it will apply towards the total.

The fine print of the price freeze option is that the app will cover up to a $300 price difference if prices rise, and price freezing won’t hold a place for you. 

So, if something sells out or the price increases by more than $300, you won’t get the booking at that price. 

You will, however, get a refund on your fee, and if there’s a price drop, you’ll still pay the best price and not the higher one you froze it at.

In the ‘Wallet’ section, you’ll find your Carrot Cash, plus vouchers like ‘$10 off your first hotel booking,’ and limited-time coupons on specific carriers. 

You can also find more limited-time flash offers in the ‘Deals’ section.

If you enable push notifications for the Hopper app, you’ll get price alerts when Hopper flights you’ve searched in the past change in cost. 

They’ll also tell you whether they’re predicting fares will rise or drop and attempt to give you an accurate prediction for whether you should book now or continue waiting. 

Lastly, certain Hopper flights have an optional Hopper flight delay guarantee, which allows you to rebook a delayed flight for free through Hopper.

A Quick Look at Hopper as a Company

Hopper is a travel agency app. You can book cheap flights, hotels, vacation homes, and car rentals through it. 

This booking app promises the best deals by using AI to compare billions of price points simultaneously.

In 2007, Hopper’s founders, Frederic Lalonde and Joost Ouwerkerk, left executive positions at Expedia to develop the app. 

It took seven years for the app to launch, but since then, its rise to popularity has been swift, and Hopper ratings are largely favorable.

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Hopper Review: My Experience With Using the Hopper App

Hopper Flights

I’ve had this app for about a year and booked one Hopper flight so far, although I’ve researched many others.

I purchased the flight in the Hopper app , and it cost slightly less than any of the other cheap flights I could find on competing platforms. I earned $1.70 in Carrot Cash from that purchase. 

It was a roundtrip domestic flight from New York to Atlanta. I bought it less than a month in advance for about $100 per person, including the return flight. 

It was a two-night trip, so we traveled light and didn’t have to pay baggage fees.

Since then, I’ve frequently used the app to compare flight prices and search for hotel and flight deals. 

All of the travel I’ve done in the past year (apart from visiting family) has been international (lucky me). 

Hopper’s cheapest international flights are generally pricier than what I can find elsewhere. So, based on my experience, Hopper might be better for domestic travel. 

Still, you never know where you’ll find cheap flights, and no single platform consistently has the best prices, so it’s important to compare prices across as many platforms as possible. 

While comparing prices on this app has become a regular part of my booking process for trips, I have been a little disappointed with certain aspects of the interface. 

First, the app is a bit slow to load results. They claim to be comparing ’30 billion price points in real-time,’ so that probably accounts for the wait. 

However, as I consistently find lower prices on other platforms in a quicker amount of time, it sometimes feels too long to make Hopper worth the wait.

Secondly, their search function doesn’t allow you to search for flexible travel dates or general locations. 

These are features that have helped me book flights for super cheap on other platforms, so it’s something that I see as a disadvantage.

Hopper Hotels

On several occasions, I’ve nearly booked a Hopper hotel , but mostly I use it for research.

The options here can be hit or miss. I’ve found the hotel options to be slightly cheaper than what’s available on competing sites. Other times, I’ve had better luck on Airbnb or Booking.com. 

Shared hostel rooms will also show up in Hopper hotel search results, so be aware when you’re searching through the options.

Prize Freezing

I deliberate for a long time before booking travel deals, so I appreciate the price freeze feature.

Recently, I found a Hopper deal for a hostel in Amsterdam at about $10 cheaper than any other website. 

I still wasn’t ready to take the plunge and book it, but I got extremely close to freezing the price. Because I didn’t freeze it, it was gone from the Hopper app the next day. 

I ended up booking that very hostel at a higher price elsewhere, and I wish I’d frozen that cheaper price.

Discounts/Vouchers/Carrot Cash

It’s one thing when a flight booking platform has especially low hotel and flight prices, but this app works in multiple ways to save you money.

Hopper rewards you for booking with them and gives you cash back. They also have exclusive coupons.

Sometimes, no matter what you do, you’ll find the same prices on flights across every site and app. 

With Hopper’s vouchers, you can push that fare down a bit more and get the overall best price. 

Price Predictions 

When I plan a trip, my process looks like this: I obsessively look up prices for days or weeks. 

During this time, I compare countless variables and keep multiple tabs open until I’m overwhelmed. 

The upside to my process is that I’ve planned some epically cheap trips this way. The downside is that sometimes (often), I hesitate too long and miss out on the best deals.

When the prices of a recent search change, the Hopper app sends you push notifications that advise you whether you should keep waiting or pull the trigger and book, and I appreciate that.

For Mobile Only

Okay, sure–apps are great and everything. Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I vastly prefer to book flights on a computer vs a phone. 

A phone screen is so tiny that it’s hard to type, and I can’t look at multiple windows simultaneously. 

For me, a website will always be more user-friendly, and I’d prefer to have the option.

Price Freezing Won’t Protect Against Things Selling Out

The reason I didn’t freeze that Amsterdam hostel price is that freezing doesn’t guarantee your spot. 

The Hopper price freeze option only protects you from paying more if you book later. A hotel or flight could still sell out after you freeze it. 

You will, of course, get a refund for the fee you paid if that happens, but when hotel rooms and flights are going fast, it makes more sense to book directly.

Discounts Only Apply to Specific Situations

When you open your Hopper wallet, you’ll find tons of discounts, vouchers, and coupons. And that’s great! 

However, I’ve never been able to take advantage of them because they’re only for specific situations. 

$100 off a Fiji Airlines flight to New Zealand or Australia doesn’t help me much when I’m planning a trip to Amsterdam.

That’s the nature of coupons, I suppose, but this is still a detractor for me.

App Loads Results Slowly

As your results load in the Hopper app , a pale red, animated bunny gallops in place across your screen. After a moment of bated breath, your results pop up.

Some competing platforms let you view flights immediately after you hit ‘search,’ and the prices drop lower and lower as it loads more deals. 

Psychologically, this makes it feel like there’s no delay.

I have a short attention span, and watching that bunny hop isn’t enough to hold it. I find myself feeling impatient and frustrated when I’m using the app.

Not Great for Flexible Dates/Destinations

My process for finding the best flight prices involves carefully comparing date combinations, alternate routes, one-ways, and roundtrips to determine the ultimate best deals. 

Hopper’s search function requires you to type in a specific date and destination. 

The cost of each calendar day is color-coded when you choose your dates to give you a sense of whether you’re picking a pricey day. 

However, that still isn’t enough flexibility to really work with my research process.

How to Have the Best Experience Shopping on Hopper

To take the best advantage of Hopper deals, it helps if you’re open-minded about where and when you’re traveling. 

Say you’d like to take a weekend trip in the near future, but you haven’t decided on specific destinations or travel dates. 

You can browse the flash deals and plan your travel details based on what’s available.

I’ve also had better luck using the Hopper app for flights within the US, so it might work best for domestic travel.

You can also take better advantage of this app by using it regularly (kind of a genius business plan, honestly). 

The more often you book, the more Carrot Cash you’ll accumulate, and then you can book your next flight at a discount.

Other Hopper Products

Hopper Rental Cars

You can also book a Hopper car rental in the app.  

Prices are similar to what I’ve found on competing platforms, although they’re sometimes about 10-20% higher than I cheapest I can find elsewhere. 

Hopper Homes

The ‘Homes’ section is a new Hopper rental category. It’s essentially Hopper’s answer to Airbnb, allowing you to rent a vacation home or apartment. 

The page design for the listings is nearly identical to Airbnb, but the selection appears to be much smaller, as this is a newer platform that’s less widely known.

Hopper Cancellation & Exchange Policy

Hopper is a middleman between you and the airline, hotel, or car rental company, and cancellation and exchange policies will vary from company to company. 

Even so, Hopper customer service will help you facilitate cancellations and refunds. 

Hopper collects payments for your bookings directly and then pays out the airline (or hotel, etc.), so any changes will go through Hopper.

Sometimes, you can cancel through the Hopper app within 24 hours of booking Hopper hotels or flights and receive a full refund. 

But again, since airline and hotel policies vary, Hopper can’t offer this as a universal policy.

FAQs About Hopper

Is Hopper a legit site?

Absolutely! Hopper is entirely legit, and there were no issues with the flight I booked through the app.

Is booking on Hopper safe?

Booking flights with Hopper is absolutely safe. There’s nothing sketchy about the platform; using it is just as safe as any other reputable travel booking website. 

Compared to other budget travel search engines, which often have you book through third-party sites, you get extra security with Hopper’s customer support team when you pay the VIP fee.

It’s always safest when you book directly from an airline, but you won’t necessarily get the best deal if you do so. 

Does Hopper really work?

Yes, Hopper booking is straightforward and easy. 

If you’re looking for the cheapest prices, however, Hopper only sometimes has them. 

Often, especially when it comes to Hopper hotels, the lowest fares will be found on other platforms.

Is Hopper free?

Yes, downloading and using the Hopper travel app is entirely free. The only money you’ll spend is on the booking itself. 

Does Hopper have hidden fees?

Nope! Hopper advertises that they have no hidden fees. There’s no ‘service fee,’ so you won’t unexpectedly rack up an extra $10-20 when you click ‘book.’

How much is the Hopper membership fee?

You can use Hopper for free. Hopper Premium isn’t available yet and the waitlist is currently full. 

When it becomes available, a Premium membership will cost $9.99 a month and you’ll get $60 of carrot cash per year, plus exclusive deals.

How does Hopper make money?

Airlines, hotels, and car rental companies pay Hopper a commission when you make reservations through them.

What is the Hopper VIP fee?

Hopper VIP is an option you can add to an individual booking for a “small fee” (which means it varies depending on what you’re purchasing). 

VIP will get you easier access to customer support, helping make the Hopper app trustworthy and more secure.

Why does Hopper have cheaper prices?

Hopper has access to discounts and savings that they pass on to customers. Carrot cash, Hopper discount codes, and Hopper promo codes can further reduce your costs.

However, I’ll also note that in my experience, this app often doesn’t have the overall cheapest options.

Does Hopper guarantee your hotel room?

If you’ve used the freeze option, but you haven’t paid the full price, you haven’t actually booked the hotel room or flight yet, and Hopper can’t guarantee that it won’t sell out. 

They only guarantee you won’t pay more if prices rise in the meantime.

Does Hopper let you cancel?

You can cancel certain bookings on Hopper, depending on the airline, hotel, or rental company’s policy. 

If you have a cancellable reservation, you’ll find a red ‘cancel’ button in your confirmation email, and Hopper will help facilitate the process.

How do you save money on Hopper?

Hopper plane tickets, hotels, and rental cars are already on the low side. 

You can save more money using the vouchers, discounts, and flash deals that the app offers. Accumulating Carrot Cash will also cut your future costs.

Is Hopper a travel agent?

Yes, Hopper is a travel agent app. 

What are some alternatives to Hopper? 

My number one flight-searching platform is Skyscanner , followed by Skiplagged and then Google Flights .

Skyscanner has the most flexible, user-friendly search options and–usually–the cheapest flights. 

Skiplagged sometimes turns up the cheapest fares, but their search function could be more flexible. 

Google Flights has an excellent interface, but they don’t always find the cheapest deals.

Read our full Skiplagged review .

Conclusion: So, is Hopper Any Good?

Searching for travel deals is like fishing. You need patience and the right equipment, and casting a wide net widens your chances. 

So, adding another platform to your arsenal is always worth it.

Hopper has some fantastic and unique features, such as price freezing, carrot cash, and a plethora of available vouchers. 

While my Hopper app review is mostly positive, it’s still not my go-to. 

The slow interface, search limitations, and the fact that (despite its claims) it doesn’t always have the lowest fares means it’s not my favorite way to find travel deals.

But it’s free to download and use, so it’s worth having on your phone and using as another way to compare prices.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Elina Ansary

Elina’s career as an “emerging” artist has led her to do a ton of traveling on a very small budget. But what she lacks in funds, she makes up for in creativity and craftiness, and finding cheap flights and budget travel options is a way of life for her.

Elina visits artist residencies in locations around the world, including Amsterdam, Finland, Italy, and Australia, and has exhibited her work in galleries and museums in the US and abroad. When she isn’t writing and editing for The Atlas Heart, Elina is pursuing a Master’s degree in Visual Art at Cornell University and splits her time between Ithaca and Brooklyn.

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Hopper App Review [2024]: Are The Travel Deals Legit?

Like most people, I was also drawn to the travel deals that Hopper's app offers. There's plenty of hype, but are they legit? I downloaded and reviewed Hopper to find out exactly what their features are, and if they're really worth it!

As a fellow traveler myself, I've fallen in love with travel deals sites and providers that help you cut costs on that expensive flight ticket you need for your trip.

While there are many ways to find cheap travel deals online, I find it can be overwhelming sometimes to decide on the one for you to use!

Just like our review of Momondo or Thrifty Traveler , I'd like to make sure travelers know what they're signing themselves up for when they're looking at cheap flights online. After all, with the tremendous amount of cheap flight offers out there, it's easy to get caught with some that aren't real or are straight-up scams.

One provider, in particular, that’s frequently mentioned in the travel circles is Hopper app. Hopper has made its name in the travel industry, but is it any good? Find out what my take is on this well-known app!

What Is Hopper?

Hopper is an app designed to help you find the best prices on hotels and flights (in fact, their goal is for you to “spend less, travel better”). They focus on predicting fares and nightly rates so you can choose when to travel so it fits best within your budget.

The Hopper app was created in 2015 by Frederic Lalonde, an ex vice president at Expedia. Based in Montreal and Boston, Hopper has since received over 20 million downloads.

It’s only available on mobile apps, but you can easily send the app to your phone using their website! You can download the app on both iOS and Android devices.

The Hopper app saves an average of $50 on domestic flight and $120 on international flights per user, ranking #1 travel app in over 35 countries.

But just because it's the #1 travel app doesn't mean it's the one for you. I wanted to learn a little bit more on what people are saying about the app.

How Does Hopper Work?

If you've seen Hopper's advertisements lately, you're probably wondering the same question I'm wondering: How can Hopper book flights cheaper than I or others possibly can?

I discovered that Hopper relies on several data analytics, machine learning, and computing algorithms to track when a flight, or hotel, might be due for a sale or discount.

Some of the key factors Hopper look at is:

• Seasonal demand fluctuations
• Historical pricing trends

With a bit of data science prediction magic, Hopper claims that they can predict future prices of flight tickets, hotel room prices, or car rental rates consistently with a 95% accuracy. It's a bold claim for sure.

When they find an opportunity for a cheap flight or stay, Hopper will notify you instantly based on your select preferences at the predicted lowest rate so you can book immediately right from your phone.

Huh. Isn't that neat?

I do like that I'm also able to see its price projection charts on a calendar format to be informed of it's predicted pricing fluctuations throughout the near future.

How to Use Hopper App

Hopper flights.

Ever grappled with the unpredictability of flight prices? Hopper Flights is an in-app feature that tries to take away some of that stress.

All you need to do is punch in your departure and destination cities, along with your preferred travel dates, and Hopper Flights scours the internet, analyzing a whole load of flight prices.

It's that easy!

One of its coolest features is a color-coded calendar which aims to give you a bird's eye view of the priciest and cheapest days to fly. Its claim to fame is its ability to predict flight prices with 95% accuracy up to a year in advance.

Of course, it's not always a sure bet, but you can set the app to "watch" a trip and it'll ping you when it thinks prices are about to hit rock bottom. It's a nice touch if you're not in a hurry to book and enjoy playing the waiting game.

Hopper Hotels

Once you've taken a stab at the flights, Hopper doesn't leave you hanging for accommodations. Enter Hopper Hotels. Similar to the flight feature, you let it know where you're headed and the dates, and it sets off to find you potential places to rest your head.

It takes into account your preferences to personalize your search. Whether you're all about that five-star experience or you're more of a budget-friendly traveler, Hopper Hotels tries to find a match.

Like Hopper Flights, it boasts price prediction technology. It tries its best to give you a heads-up on whether it's a good time to book or if holding off might snag you a better deal.

Again, you can use the "watch" feature for your favored hotels, and the app will alert you if prices dip. This feature can be a handy tool in your travel-planning arsenal, especially if you're open to waiting for the best possible deal.

Top Features: Summarized

Not only does the Hopper app help you predict prices of flights, stays, and rentals, they also have some cool features that helps make budget traveling easier than ever.

Here are some of the best features I think you should take advantage of with Hopper:

Booking Options

While Hopper used to only have flight deals, they've since expanded to cover the whole range of travel booking functionalities, which includes hotels, car rentals, and even rental homes.

Hopper's travel deals feature that encompasses flight deals, hotel/homes booking prices, and rental rates allow travelers to look for cheap prices on all parts of their travel. This allows Hopper to compete with the likes of SnapTravel , Expedia, Skyscanner, and more!

Log-In Gifts & Frequent Deals

I'm always on the hunt for travel deals and down to be spontaneous, so this is one of my favorite features!

Hopper rewards you with a welcome cash gift. They'll also reward you if you open the app daily. Yes, you heard me right!

If you're hunting for travel deals, make sure to log-in into Hopper daily to check out some of the travel deals + rewards they're offering. Yeah, I know it's just building more addition to the app, but I'm already addicted to travel, so why not take advantage? 

To give you an idea of what they could offer, my Hopper app is currently showing $135.42 CAD (around $100.48 USD) off Fiji flights to Australia, NZ, and Fiji (my offers only for reference and not an expectation of service.)

Price Freezing

Looking at heavily discounted flight prices but not yet committed? I've been there, too.

Hopper's price freezing feature will helps me here, with a small deposit, I can lock in that travel deal to give me enough time to finally convince stubborn friends and family its time to go travel.

You'll get a full 24 hours for price freeze. After that, you can either forfeit the deposit or book the trip you've been meaning to go!

Carrot Cash

Carrot Cash is Hopper's very own internal loyalty and rewards incentive program.

When you book flights, stays, or rentals through the Hopper app, you'll earn Carrot Cash in return. You'll then be able to stack up the Carrot Cash and use that to redeem for future trips, similar to how many credit cards points system works.

Another cool thing with Carrot Cash is that they do Carrot Cash matching (Limited time offer!)

If you put in $20 in your wallet on the Hopper app, they'll match the $20 you've put in with Carrot Cash. This effectively doubles your cash to $40!

You'll only be able to redeem this for a limited time offer twice per user, so make sure you take advantage of this great deal!

Is Hopper Legit?

The reason you're probably here, you want me to answer: Can you trust Hopper flights, hotels, and car rentals? Are the deals on the Hopper app legit?

Simply put, yes, Hopper is definitely legit. In fact, I was delighted to learn Hopper is an accredited accredited travel agency, which means that the app contains privacy, trust and security measures that makes sure your data and personal information is safe.

I find that if you're traveling on a very tight budget, Hopper can be a great app to scan for cheap flights and hotels.

That being said, many online comments have indicated it’s an app best used to see what the best rates are, and then to book directly with the airlines or hotels themselves. This protects you should anything happen where you need to contact customer service, or should any other difficulties arise. I have also done this a couple times which I'll touch on a bit further down.

And remember there's plenty of other travel deal sites you can check out to expand your options when finding cheap flights.

What Are People Saying About Hopper?

Hopper's app features and how it works all sounds great, but is it actually a great tool or do they fall short, just like all of the other apps out there?

With the service only being provided on mobile apps, it’s important to look at what Hopper's customer service is like before you dive headfirst into purchasing a flight or a week in a hotel through them.

Generally, Hopper is widely positively perceived by millions of its users to be a trusted app available for budget travelers. They'll help you analyze pricing trends so you're able to book the cheapest deals to destinations across the world at your fingertips.

I've discovered that Hopper's not without its flaws, though.

If you have any concerns or problems, you must make any requests directly through your booking on the app. That is the only way to contact the support team directly. This means that you essentially have to make a purchase to speak with anyone, which I find a bit unsettling.

Do note that if you purchase a flight through a low-cost carrier, you’ll need to contact them to manage your bookings.

Cons: What Are the Complaints About?

Hopper reviews have an average rating of 3.3 stars out of 5 from over 2,400 users in public review platforms.

The majority of Hopper reviews either receive an excellent review, or a bad one, so it seems that customers have had very polarizing experiences.

I admit, there have been more positives than negatives for me, but it's fair to paint the entire picture. I'm going to dive into some of the negative experiences some travelers have with Hopper so you can decide for yourself.

Price Freeze Issues

One recurring complaint Hopper receives has to do with the prize freeze feature on Hopper.

Several Hopper reviewers commented that despite paying a deposit to freeze their fare at the low rate they wanted, they were ultimately charged more after returning to pay the remainder of the fare. In my opinion, this is something that feels a bit like a bait and switch. I would prefer to have total confidence in this feature.

Carrot Cash & Low Fares

If these Hopper users then requested a refund, they were only offered Carrot Cash, rather than the money itself.

Carrot Cash is Hopper's internal reward system, with 1 Carrot Cash being equivalent of 1 USD. The downside to getting Carrot Cash instead of real money back is that you'll only have the option to reuse that money within their app and nowhere else.

Another recurring complaint is that Hopper doesn’t offer the lowest fares available and that they won’t price match if you were to find a cheaper fare elsewhere after already booking through them. I tried to contact customer service in this situation and discovered this was the case and it certainly made things very disappointing.

I have even noticed some hidden fees popping up so the fare is actually more expensive than I thought it would be. Many reviewers recommend cross-checking Google Flights, or airlines directly to see how their fares compare, and I would co-sign that recommendation.

Customer Service & Cancellation Policy

Other Hopper reviews also speak to poor customer service, especially in regards to canceled flights.

Unfortunately, Hopper maintains a strict third-party and respects all stringent cancellation policies set by airlines or hotel booking providers out there. This also sometimes mean no cancellation for flights and hotel bookings. It's not they aren't polite, it's just seems sometimes they just can't help you.

Limited Options on Flights

Another downside to using Hopper is that while Hopper's been expanding their platform to encompass most of the travel booking functionalities like stays and rentals, Hopper still does not have all of the flights available for booking on their app.

This means that you'll sometimes find yourself leaving the app just to go back to square one on looking for the right flights with the right deals to book from.

Price Prediction and Fluctuations

While Hopper maintains a 95% accuracy on deal predictions, there's still a chance that predicted fares may not drop. In fact, some users have also seen a rare increase in price while hopper predicted a decrease.

I must stress though that Hopper does not guarantee best prices as it uses technology and prediction algorithms. So while frustrating, this is not a totally unexpected possibility.

Is Hopper Worth It?

While I may have seemed to be back and forth a bit, I wanted to give a full picture of the app. Overall, I definitely think Hopper is worth a try.

Based on the Hopper app reviews, the app has an average rating of 3.8/5 stars on the Google Play Store and 4.8/5 stars on Apple's App Store at the time this blog was written.

The Hopper app functions similarly to their website, offering travel deals up to 40% discount on flights, hotels, and rental services.

You'll also be able to receive personalized recommendations, helpful information on airports and hotels, and compare prices based on specific filters, and even flight tracking features.

However, as I mentioned prior, the Hopper app reviews often mention the lack of a great system for customer support. You can find reviews saying how inconvenient it was to contact customer support through email and receive responses from different agents.

Re-booking is often through email as well, which decreases many users' experience with the app.

Other issues mentioned in Hopper's app reviews are unfavorable travel packages and bugs.

So, is the hopper app just right for you? Sadly, you'll have to make that leap on your own. I think that they're definitely an option any traveler should consider. While there have been many negative app reviews on Hopper, the general consensus is that the app is super helpful and there is certainly a way to use the app as a tool and not the end all be all option.

Out of all the best travel deal sites out there, Hopper remains great at the core of what it does: finding cheap flight deals, hotel deals, and car rental deals.

Given that Hopper is free on both platforms, I recommend you giving it a try!

My Rating: 3.1/5

• Easily search flights & hotels
• Push notifications for routes or dates
• Easily monitor and navigate on app
• Price freeze with non-refundable deposit
• Hard-to-reach customer service
• Not available on desktop
• Fare offered not always the lowest
• No actual cash refunds

General FAQs About Hopper

How does hopper’s price drop guarantee work.

Hopper's Price Drop Guarantee is a feature that allows users to get a refund of the difference if the price of their booked flight or hotel drops before their trip starts.

Once you've made a booking, Hopper monitors prices 24/7. If they find a lower price, they'll automatically refund the difference to your account.

How Accurate is the Hopper App?

Hopper claims that its pricing is 90% accurate.

That being said, Hopper's accuracy largely depends on its complex predictive algorithms which analyze large amounts of data to forecast flight and hotel prices.

While it generally does a good job, predicting price trends in the travel industry isn't always foolproof. Reviews have been largely positive, with users finding the app helpful in planning and saving money on their trips.

What is Hopper Carrot Cash?

Carrot Cash is Hopper's loyalty program. Users can earn Carrot Cash through various activities like inviting friends to use the app or participating in certain promotions.

Carrot Cash can be used towards future bookings made within the Hopper app.

How Do You Call Hopper Customer Service?

Hopper primarily offer customer service through in-app messaging and via email. They didn't provide a direct customer service phone line.

How Do You Get a Refund From Hopper?

Refund policies on Hopper depend on the rules of the airline or hotel you've booked with. If eligible for a refund, you can request it directly through the app.

In the case of cancellations due to extraordinary circumstances, Hopper will work with the provider to try and get you a refund or credit.

What Are Hopper Alternatives?

There are several alternative apps and services to Hopper, such as Skyscanner, Kayak , Google Flights, and Dollar Flight Club .

These services also offer flight tracking and price prediction tools. The best choice depends on your specific needs and preferences.

Does the Hopper App Support Multiple Currencies?

Yes, the Hopper app does support multiple currencies. You can change your currency preference in the app's settings.

This allows for a more personalized and convenient experience for users around the globe.

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Hopper is a useful app to research flight fares and nightly hotel rates.

Based on reviews and user experience though, it is best to use it purely as research, and to then go book directly with providers. Sometimes booking with third-party vendors can be a risk, and Hopper is no exception.

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Hopper App Review: Is It Legit for Cheap Flights

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Explore this Hopper app review: a user-friendly travel tool for finding deals on flights, hotels, and rentals. See if it’s the right choice for your trips.

Finding cheap flights used to be something only accredited travel agencies could do.

But with apps like the Hopper travel app, you essentially have travel agents in your pocket in today’s world. Hopper helps you find the best deals on flights and hotels, according to their website. But is it legit to find flights?

I’ll break that and more down in this review so you can decide if you should use Hopper to find flights, or not even waste your time.

Let’s dive in.

What is the Hopper app?

How does hopper work for finding cheap flights, what are the top features of hopper, pros and cons of using the hopper app, should you use hopper, faqs about hopper.

Hopper is an app created for budget flyers.

You can download the app on Apple’s App Store and the Play Store. So you can search quickly from the convenience of your phone.

And its search is where it excels. It uses past data and algorithms to predict flight prices. For example, if you search for a flight from New York to Miami, you can choose your dates on the calendar. Hopper then recommends buying or waiting depending on what flight prices have done in the past. And it’ll even make a prediction of how low a fare could drop.

You may think, “Yeah, but how accurate is it?” And according to the company, the algorithm predicts prices with 95 percent accuracy! I’ll jump into this more in a second, but imagine that. Having the ability to know that you should wait three weeks to save some money to travel. That’d be HUGE, right? 

But, ultimately, it’s nothing but nice words unless it’s true.

The answer is magic . Okay, actually, the answer is super advanced data analysis and algorithms.

Basically, it takes into factor:

• Historical pricing trends
• Seasonal fluctuations

Using all of this information, it makes predictions about future flight prices. Next, it scans flights to give you the largest range of pricing options.

Will they go up in price? Go down? And when will all of this happen?

And while all of this sounds like it would take a long time, it happens in a few seconds. Then, it shows you it all in an easy-to-understand calendar format:

It’s pretty easy to understand, and you’ve likely figured it out, but:

• Green means it’s cheap for those dates
• Yellow means it’s about average
• Orange means it’s a little higher than average
• Red means it’s more expensive than average

So, you know how it works now. Let’s dive into some of the top features.

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I’ve already listed a few of the top features above.

But, believe it or not, it offers even more. Here are some of the top that people love:

• Price freeze: Easily lock in a fare without booking the flight. If you’re unsure if you want to book, you can “freeze” the fare to give yourself 24 hours to think. Just put down a small deposit.
• Hopper hotel & car reservations: Hopper is a complete travel app. Find flight, hotel, and rental car deals in one place. If you’re already saving money on flights, why not save on other travel expenses, too?
• Carrot Cash: Carrot Cash is Hopper’s reward program. When you book flights through the app, you earn Carrot Cash. Then, use this money to book future flights in the app. You can get anywhere from $5-$50 per flight, depending on the flight ticket price.
• Hopper Homes: Tired of a hotel? Then Hopper Homes is for you. It’s basically Hopper’s version of  Airbnb.

As with everything, Hopper has its own set of pros and cons. So, let’s dive into them.

• Accurate prices: Hopper’s advanced algorithms are generally pretty good at predicting prices. In my experience, they’ll be mostly accurate, with an occasional bad miss. Overall, though, big thumbs up from me.
• Many flight choices: Almost every airline you can think of is in this app. Whether domestic or international, you’re bound to find the top options while searching, so you get choices.
• Saves time: R emember the old way of searching? Visit one airline, check their prices, visit another airline, and compare.  Then, repeat until you find the best deal. Or go to Google Flights and do the same. Not anymore. Hopper gives you one simple list.
• Hopper’s customer service isn’t great:  Personally, I’ve never had a problem with their customer support team. They’ve answered my questions quickly, and my experience using the app has been positive overall. But others out there haven’t had as great of an experience when they reached out to Hopper support for further assistance, and I can’t ignore that. Just be aware that Hopper has a strict cancellation policy that follows the one set by the airlines.
• Extra fees: This isn’t Hopper’s fault but the airline’s. But some flights booked through Hopper may have hidden fees. Whether it’s extra flight or baggage fees, you won’t know until you’re about to check out. And it’s not fun when you’re ready to book a flight and the price increases by $80. This is why many people see Hopper as a scam.
• Feature issues:  Many complaints with Hopper have to do with features that are not working, like the Price Freeze or the price prediction. And when you offer a feature, it’s ideally working 100%.

Overall, I say yes.

I love their price prediction tools, and I’m also aware you’ll get a mixed bag with apps like this. But, most of all, I understand they’re the middleman. Any issues, getting a refund, adjustments, etc. I need, I’ll have to work with the airline — and that’s not Hopper’s fault .

So, I’ll take it for its ability to predict prices and potentially save you money on flights. And that’s a yes from me (and millions of others).

1. Does the Hopper app cost money?

Accessing Hopper’s flight deals and booking flights doesn’t cost anything.

However, Hopper may charge service fees for certain bookings or offer optional services for an additional cost, such as trip cancellation protection.

2. Is Hopper a website or just an app?

Hopper is primarily an app available on both iOS and Android platforms.

It is designed to help users find and book flights, hotels, and car rentals. But they recently released a web version of their services so that you can enjoy it on your desktop now!

3. How many people use the Hopper app?

There aren’t exact numbers on how many people use the Hopper app.

However, the app has been downloaded millions of times and is used by many people globally. So, while the numbers can fluctuate, we don’t have an exact number.

Is Hopper legit? Yes, it is!

If you want cheap travel deals, it’s hard to go wrong with Hopper.

You can do everything from finding flight and hotel prices to car rentals within their app. And, best of all, the app is free! So, really, you have nothing to lose just by looking. You may find the best price on that flight you were searching for on your preferred travel dates 😉.

But I’m curious to hear from you. What has your experience been with Hopper? And if you haven’t used it yet, do you plan to use it to book a flight? Let me know in the comments!

So why not try it? Hop on to the app and let Hopper do the hard work for you.

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• Flight San Francisco - Washington, D.C. (SFO - DCA) $201+
• Flight San Francisco - Baltimore (SFO - BWI) $211+
• Flight Seattle - Washington, D.C. (SEA - DCA) $215+
• Flight Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. (LAX - DCA) $217+
• Flight Seattle - Washington, D.C. (SEA - IAD) $255+
• Flight Houston - Washington, D.C. (HOU - IAD) $268+
• Flight San Francisco - Washington, D.C. (SFO - IAD) $309+

Atlanta Flights

• Flight Fort Lauderdale - Atlanta (FLL - ATL) $38+
• Flight Houston - Atlanta (HOU - ATL) $40+
• Flight Houston - Atlanta (IAH - ATL) $40+
• Flight New York - Atlanta (LGA - ATL) $40+
• Flight Philadelphia - Atlanta (PHL - ATL) $40+
• Flight Miami - Atlanta (MIA - ATL) $41+
• Flight Orlando - Atlanta (MCO - ATL) $42+

United States Flights

• Flight Newark - Fort Lauderdale (EWR - FLL) $40+
• Flight Newark - Miami (EWR - MIA) $40+
• Flight New York - Miami (LGA - MIA) $52+
• Flight New York - Fort Lauderdale (LGA - FLL) $61+
• Flight Los Angeles - Seattle (LAX - SEA) $62+

Hawaii Flights

• Flight Los Angeles - Hawaii (LAX - USHI) $211+
• Flight San Francisco - Hawaii (SFO - USHI) $237+
• Flight Ontario - Hawaii (ONT - USHI) $245+
• Flight San Diego - Hawaii (SAN - USHI) $267+
• Flight Oakland - Hawaii (OAK - USHI) $268+
• Flight San Jose - Hawaii (SJC - USHI) $277+
• Flight Seattle - Hawaii (SEA - USHI) $313+

Tampa Flights

• Flight Raleigh - Tampa (RDU - TPA) $38+
• Flight Atlanta - Tampa (ATL - TPA) $40+
• Flight Baltimore - Tampa (BWI - TPA) $46+
• Flight Atlantic City - Tampa (ACY - TPA) $64+
• Flight Philadelphia - Tampa (PHL - TPA) $67+
• Flight Newark - Tampa (EWR - TPA) $69+
• Flight Chicago - Tampa (ORD - TPA) $72+

Houston Flights

• Flight Atlanta - Houston (ATL - IAH) $46+
• Flight Dallas - Houston (DFW - IAH) $46+
• Flight Philadelphia - Houston (PHL - IAH) $46+
• Flight Fort Lauderdale - Houston (FLL - IAH) $57+
• Flight Detroit - Houston (DTW - IAH) $62+
• Flight Miami - Houston (MIA - IAH) $64+
• Flight Baltimore - Houston (BWI - IAH) $65+

Las Vegas Flights

• Flight Burbank - Las Vegas (BUR - LAS) $25+
• Flight Los Angeles - Las Vegas (LAX - LAS) $29+
• Flight Dallas - Las Vegas (DFW - LAS) $43+
• Flight Santa Ana - Las Vegas (SNA - LAS) $51+
• Flight Seattle - Las Vegas (SEA - LAS) $52+
• Flight Minneapolis - Las Vegas (MSP - LAS) $70+
• Flight Denver - Las Vegas (DEN - LAS) $75+
• Flight San Francisco - Las Vegas (SFO - LAS) $76+
• Flight Detroit - Las Vegas (DTW - LAS) $83+
• Flight Houston - Las Vegas (HOU - LAS) $88+
• Flight Houston - Las Vegas (IAH - LAS) $88+
• Flight Orlando - Las Vegas (MCO - LAS) $90+
• Flight Tampa - Las Vegas (TPA - LAS) $90+
• Flight Fort Lauderdale - Las Vegas (FLL - LAS) $92+

Miami Flights

• Flight Baltimore - Miami (BWI - MIA) $39+
• Flight Chicago - Miami (ORD - MIA) $40+
• Flight Dallas - Miami (DFW - MIA) $40+
• Flight Philadelphia - Miami (PHL - MIA) $40+
• Flight Atlanta - Miami (ATL - MIA) $43+
• Flight Houston - Miami (HOU - MIA) $43+
• Flight Houston - Miami (IAH - MIA) $43+
• Flight Charlotte - Miami (CLT - MIA) $48+
• Flight Boston - Miami (BOS - MIA) $67+
• Flight Detroit - Miami (DTW - MIA) $74+
• Flight Raleigh - Miami (RDU - MIA) $76+
• Flight Las Vegas - Miami (LAS - MIA) $96+
• Flight New York - Miami (JFK - MIA) $117+
• Flight Los Angeles - Miami (LAX - MIA) $131+
• Flight Minneapolis - Miami (MSP - MIA) $135+
• Flight Washington, D.C. - Miami (DCA - MIA) $149+
• Flight Denver - Miami (DEN - MIA) $158+
• Flight Ontario - Miami (ONT - MIA) $177+
• Flight San Francisco - Miami (SFO - MIA) $179+
• Flight Seattle - Miami (SEA - MIA) $210+

San Francisco Flights

• Flight Ontario - San Francisco (ONT - SFO) $38+
• Flight Los Angeles - San Francisco (LAX - SFO) $50+
• Flight Phoenix - San Francisco (PHX - SFO) $68+
• Flight Denver - San Francisco (DEN - SFO) $81+
• Flight San Diego - San Francisco (SAN - SFO) $85+
• Flight Santa Ana - San Francisco (SNA - SFO) $87+
• Flight Dallas - San Francisco (DFW - SFO) $146+
• Flight Seattle - San Francisco (SEA - SFO) $147+
• Flight Minneapolis - San Francisco (MSP - SFO) $175+
• Flight Chicago - San Francisco (ORD - SFO) $179+
• Flight Miami - San Francisco (MIA - SFO) $179+
• Flight Atlanta - San Francisco (ATL - SFO) $182+
• Flight Washington, D.C. - San Francisco (DCA - SFO) $186+
• Flight Austin - San Francisco (AUS - SFO) $191+

Seattle Flights

• Flight Phoenix - Seattle (PHX - SEA) $68+
• Flight Ontario - Seattle (ONT - SEA) $70+
• Flight San Diego - Seattle (SAN - SEA) $91+
• Flight San Jose - Seattle (SJC - SEA) $105+
• Flight Santa Ana - Seattle (SNA - SEA) $107+
• Flight Burbank - Seattle (BUR - SEA) $114+

Paris Flights

• Flight Baltimore - Paris (BWI - CDG) $300+
• Flight Boston - Paris (BOS - CDG) $304+
• Flight Washington, D.C. - Paris (IAD - CDG) $304+
• Flight New Windsor - Paris (SWF - CDG) $329+
• Flight Newark - Paris (EWR - ORY) $356+
• Flight New York - Paris (JFK - ORY) $360+
• Flight Chicago - Paris (ORD - ORY) $409+

Europe Flights

• Flight Newark - Barcelona (EWR - BCN) $355+
• Flight New York - Barcelona (JFK - BCN) $359+
• Flight New York - Madrid (JFK - MAD) $371+
• Flight Miami - Madrid (MIA - MAD) $378+

Florida Flights

• Flight Atlanta - Florida (ATL - USFL) $40+
• Flight Dallas - Florida (DFW - USFL) $40+
• Flight Newark - Florida (EWR - USFL) $40+
• Flight New York - Florida (LGA - USFL) $52+
• Flight Boston - Florida (BOS - USFL) $61+
• Flight Chicago - Florida (ORD - USFL) $67+
• Flight New York - Florida (JFK - USFL) $111+

Dallas Flights

• Flight Fort Lauderdale - Dallas (FLL - DFW) $40+
• Flight Houston - Dallas (HOU - DFW) $46+
• Flight Miami - Dallas (MIA - DFW) $60+
• Flight Charlotte - Dallas (CLT - DFW) $62+
• Flight Atlanta - Dallas (ATL - DFW) $64+
• Flight Orlando - Dallas (MCO - DFW) $66+
• Flight Baltimore - Dallas (BWI - DFW) $69+

San Diego Flights

• Flight San Jose - San Diego (SJC - SAN) $40+
• Flight Phoenix - San Diego (PHX - SAN) $42+
• Flight Sacramento - San Diego (SMF - SAN) $48+
• Flight Oakland - San Diego (OAK - SAN) $50+
• Flight Houston - San Diego (HOU - SAN) $59+
• Flight Dallas - San Diego (DFW - SAN) $72+
• Flight Portland - San Diego (PDX - SAN) $81+

Frequently asked questions

What do i need to know before booking a flight.

There are various factors to consider when booking a flight including cost, fare classes, baggage policies, the complications of flying long haul, and complying with airport regulations. To make your booking journey smoother KAYAK has developed a comprehensive flight guide including insights on finding affordable flights, packing efficiently, and utilizing the best travel tools.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a flight?

The best day to book your flight depends on a number of factors, but there are general trends that you can follow to increase your chances of cheaper plane tickets. Based on an analysis of KAYAK data for all flights departing from inside United States over the last 12 months, the cheapest day to fly for domestic flights is Wednesday. For international flights, Tuesday had the cheapest tickets on average.

Which month of the year are flight prices lowest?

It’s well established that flights in the low season are generally cheaper than ticket prices during the high season. That means that knowing which month to find the lowest priced plane tickets will depend heavily on seasonality and your destination. While avoiding peak travel times can help you keep costs down, our data shows that the month with the lowest priced plane tickets for domestic flights based on all searches made on KAYAK in the last 12 months was January, while the most expensive was May. If you’re booking an international flight, then January is the cheapest month to fly and June the most expensive.

When is the best time to buy plane tickets - Last minute or in advance?

Last minute flight deals are definitely up for grabs but when exactly to purchase your plane tickets will depend on where you’re traveling to and from. Based on all data for flight searches made on KAYAK over the last 12 months, prices for domestic flights remained below the average price up to 1 weeks before departure. For international flights, deals could still be had up to 1 weeks prior to the departure date, with prices remaining below average. If you’re flexible, KAYAK brings you both advance and last minute one-way and round-trip flight deals.

Can flying international flights with a layover save money on airfare?

For many long-haul international flights, flying non-stop is not possible and you will have to fly with a layover. Some routes will offer both and you could consider flying with a layover for a number of reasons. Firstly, breaking up what would otherwise be a long-haul flight, taking a rest and then completing the journey might make the flight more manageable. Secondly, prices can also be lower than non-stop flights, so while it might take longer for you to reach your destination, you could save money. We’ve looked at prices over the last 12 months for the 100 most popular international destinations for KAYAK users and on average, prices for non-stop flights were cheaper than flights with a layover.

How does KAYAK find such low flight prices?

KAYAK processes over 2 billion flight queries annually and displays results from hundreds of airlines and third party sites, allowing it to find a variety of flight prices and options. It also displays results from 2M+ properties along with rental cars, vacation packages, activities and millions of verified reviews so users can see as many available travel options as possible.

How do I find the best flight deals on KAYAK?

A simple flight search at https://www.kayak.com/flights scans for prices on hundreds of travel sites in seconds. We gather flight deals from across the web and put them in one place. Then on the search results page you can use various filters to compare options for the same flight and easily choose the best flight deal from all of the deals coming straight from the travel sites to your screen, with no extra fee from KAYAK.

How can Hacker Fares save me money?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets on different airlines when it can save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket.

Does KAYAK query more flight providers than competitors?

Yes, KAYAK has access to more data and information than online travel agencies and consistently outperforms the competition in accuracy, globally.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you flights up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. That way, you can see if leaving a day or two earlier will find you a better deal. You can also select the flexible "weekend" or "month" search options to widen your search range and find the cheapest price that works for you.

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9 of the Best Travel Websites to Book Cheap Flights

For many travelers, the most important concern while planning a vacation is how to book cheap flights. There are plenty of websites and apps that offer access to budget-friendly fares. But you need to watch out for those that charge extra hidden fees or never give you a confirmation of the itinerary. This guide brings the best scam-free, reliable websites for booking cheap flights.

1. Google Flights

2. booking directly from the airline website, 6. cheapflights, 9. skiplagged.

For a bird’s-eye view of the cheapest possible flights on any route, nothing comes close to Google Flights . The familiar Google interface allows you to instantly finalize your favorite result. The entire booking experience is very fast. Google Flights only links to airline websites, offering more comfort and security.

The main reason everyone loves Google Flights is its wonderful Price Graph feature. As soon as you click the menu item, it will show you the cheapest possible deal on an airline website.

Booking a ticket with Google Flights means it’s closely integrated with your Google account. Thus, you get timely information on Gmail and Google Calendar, concerning check-in times, flight reminders, add-ons, and more.

FYI : use your own headphones for in-flight entertainment during your trip.

Most people find it comforting to book their flights directly on an airline website, to be sure that their tickets are bona fide. For any errors during booking, you can get help from airline customer support to quickly fix your problems. Web check-ins are a breeze, and you can cancel, reschedule, or upgrade your flights easily.

Unless it’s a last-minute booking, booking directly with the airline isn’t always expensive. In fact, it may sometimes be cheaper in the long run. Just keep an eye out for the best deals and promotion offers.

Plus, every time you fly, even on a cheap route, you get miles added to your account. The major airlines are affiliated with credit card programs, adding benefits to your credit card account, including complimentary lounge access and upgrades to business/first class.

There aren’t many third-party websites that allow you to benefit from the lower costs, while simultaneously connecting you with airline benefits. Expedia is very different in this regard. You only need to sign in to your Expedia account for future airline privileges to be maintained.

The website offers price tracking and other discount features of cheap flight booking websites. The interface feels much more robust and secure. It’s one of the most reputable sites, and Expedia travelers benefit from its OneKeyCash membership benefit, which is globally valid.

Another great advantage of Expedia is its Price Drop Protection feature, ensuring that if and when the airfare drops the price of your flight, the website will refund you the difference.

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For point-to-point travel between two destinations, Hopper is an excellent choice. It has a minimal interface that works well for most passengers’ needs. The booking experience is great, and you only have to select Price (low to high) in the comparison filters to get the best affordable deals.

Once you finalize a flight, you can easily add extra baggage, lounge access, trip insurance, and more, just like on an airline website. The checkout experience is simple and quick, and you can immediately expect an email and phone confirmation on your devices.

One minor issue with Hopper is that it automatically adds a tip to your total airfare, which you can remove. However, there are no other hidden fees. You can also keep track of Hopper Flash deals that are regularly sent to your inbox. They often contain deep discounts on several routes.

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If you’re a bit flexible with your travel plans, Kiwi opens several hidden routes for flyers who don’t care which airports they’ll be using. Even its slogans are pretty lucrative: “you fly for less” and “we hack the system.”

A genuine travel hack I discovered with Kiwi lets you book an entire continent as your source and destination. For example, I just had to fill the form fields as North America and Northern Europe. I was able to book a one-stop round fare ticket from Washington D.C. to Copenhagen, Denmark, for just $555. It was nearly a hundred dollars cheaper than the closest alternative, which was JFK-New York to London-Heathrow.

Despite these smart low fares, Kiwi is not a search aggregator. It doesn’t redirect you to any third-party website. The prices are stable throughout the booking, and you don’t experience any last-minute fare shock. If you’re after the best flight deals, check out the brilliant algorithms behind Kiwi!

Do you want to compare the cheapest airfares from several websites simultaneously, without being redirected to another site? Cheapflights is the way to go. It compares the search results on at least 14 different websites. Choose the number of websites you want to compare, and click Compare Selected .

The interface is simple and minimalistic and makes the booking experience very easy. Once you finalize your target ticket fare on a website affiliated with Cheapflights, it gives you around 10 minutes to complete the booking.

Cheapflights offers a convenient chat tool that if you require assistance with booking confirmation emails or while handling refund and cancellation requests.

FYI : learn how to change the voice on Waze .

Among all the cheap flight search aggregators, Kayak has been in business for the longest time. It has many useful features, such as an exploratory map, a large number of search filters, and a built-in flight tracker. You’ll know that the cheap ticket you’re about to purchase isn’t likely to be cancelled in the future.

Perhaps the best feature of Kayak is its signature Hacker Fare option on any round-fare selection. Often, one-way tickets between two airports are significantly less expensive than a combined two-way ticket. Using Kayak’s Hacker Fare selection, you get the most lucrative one-way deals.

Kayak offers the Best Time to Travel tool that allows you to input the two airports you’re traveling between and specify your desired duration of stay. In return, it will recommend the most budget-friendly month of the year for airfare between those two destinations.

Momondo is a cheap airfare portal that is actually a part of Kayak, and Booking Holdings. If you’re looking for some steep discounts on your last-minute fares, this no-frills website gives you more options than many others.

Although I don’t like being redirected to other websites, any deal on Momondo is valid. I compared the airfare prices between Momondo and Delta Airlines’s official website. There wasn’t any difference. However, keep in mind that it was at Delta’s cheapest and lowest tier, with no date change possible.

For any flight connection, Momondo also displays visual charts on top of the booking. These help you clearly visualize how much money you can save by postponing or advancing your itinerary. It’s a handy website for those who want to book a cheap flight, with the knowledge that they may need to reset their travel plans.

A real budget option among cheap flight booking websites if Skiplagged . Its advertising slogan is mainly about finding hidden flight deals. It’s the go-to platform for serious cheapskates.

If you have a destination in mind and are just looking for the nearest cheap flights from your home, find for Search Deals , and enter your choice of airport. There will be many cheap options.

Of course, if you’re in the U.S., using Skiplagged means wading through budget airline options. These unbelievably low fares are “backpack-only,” meaning you can only carry one bag that fits under the seat in front of you.

No matter which option you use from this list of websites to book your cheap flight, don’t forget to cross-check your flight’s past and current status online. FlightAware is a great option. When you’re overseas, use one of the best learning language apps for smooth communication.

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How to Get Cheap Last-Minute Flights, According to the Experts

By Mark Ellwood and Blane Bachelor

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Taking a spontaneous trip is one of the most rewarding forms of travel. Finding cheap last-minute flights, on the other hand, can feel like an impossible barrier to flying by the seat of your pants. But booking with low-cost carriers isn't the only way to avoid forking over exorbitant fares. There are last-minute deals to be found—if you know where and how to look.

Before you get started, having a basic grasp of how airlines determine their ticket prices can be helpful. Increasingly, airlines are implementing what’s known as dynamic pricing, a model used by hotels and other segments across the travel industry. With dynamic pricing, airfare costs go up or down depending on market conditions, which means the same seats on the same flight can be sold for many different prices at different times depending on the specific airline's pricing algorithm.

Fortunately, a growing selection of technological tools with predictive features take the guesswork out of knowing when the best time to buy flights is—or when you should wait it out. Along with a few time-tested guidelines, getting the best deal doesn’t have to be a stressful, time-consuming task.

If you feel like you're the only flier still paying full-price for airfare–or feeling overwhelmed by all the newsletters and flight deals to keep track of—don’t fret. We've assembled the best tips and tricks from frequent travelers and budget travel gurus to ensure you can take those spontaneous trips without breaking the bank.

Take advantage of tech tools

Tech tools can be a traveler’s secret weapon to scoring a cheap flight—and there are more options than ever to choose from.

Already a favorite for its functionality, Google Flights upgraded its ability to tell passengers exactly when to buy tickets (or wait) with a feature it launched in August 2023 backed by trends data on and around the flight route and trip dates. Google Flights also has a handy tracking feature that notifies you by email when prices drop on routes that you have specified. In fact, Google is so confident in its predictive data that it will guarantee the lowest fare on select flights ; if you buy a flight marked with the colorful price guarantee badge, Google Flights will pay you the difference (up to $500 per year) if the airfare decreases after you book.

Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) is another fan favorite for its ability to deliver excellent flight deals straight to your inbox. There’s a free option, but for the most serious savings, consider the Premium or Elite membership options, the latter of which also includes some great deals on business class fares.

Other platforms, including Hopper and KAYAK , also have features that notify passengers via email when prices drop on preferred routes. Via Hopper’s “Price Prediction” tool, passengers can choose whether to “book now” or “watch this trip.”

Avoid peak travel periods

A virtually guaranteed way to save money on flights (and battle with fewer tourists at your destination)? Avoid flying to destinations during peak travel times.

Times depend on the destination, but passengers can keep in mind a few general rules of thumb. For example, flying to Europe during the summer months of June, July, and August in Europe is almost always more expensive than a trip during the fall or winter (except around Christmas, another peak travel period). Similarly, the Caribbean heats up with visitors during the cold weather months, followed by spring break crowds, from December through April.

The bottom line: aim for the offseason whenever you can for more affordable flights and an unforgettable experience.

Be flexible with destinations and dates

Travel experts often advise checking to see if flying a day earlier or later or from a nearby airport—options that are now offered on most online search sites—might result in cheaper fares. But for bigger savings, consider extending your flexibility to the destination as well. If your dates are fixed, browse the options on Skyscanner , which allows users to select “explore everywhere” as the destination. Then skim for the best value over a certain timeframe.

When flying to Europe, remember that you don’t need your ultimate destination to be your first stop. If direct flights to Paris are pricey, look around and see if routes to, say, Amsterdam are cheaper on those dates. Then, you can take a budget airline for the final leg—instead of sacrificing your comfort for the entire long-haul journey.

Huw Owen, cofounder of TravelLocal , an agency that specializes in creating uniquely local trips, also advises looking at “secondary and tertiary cities” throughout Europe. “This is a great option for those who are doing a week- or two-weeklong itinerary in a particular country, where it doesn't matter where you land and you can have your local operator collect you and start the adventure from there,” Owen explains. “We're seeing this above all in Europe, where the competition with low-cost airlines has allowed secondary cities to become the new gateways to a destination, for example flying into Porto instead of Lisbon in Portugal. And in Georgia you can now fly to the historical city of Kutaisi, which is a lot cheaper than flying into the capital, Tbilisi .”

Take advantage of waived change fees

One traveler-friendly benefit from the pandemic: Many airlines finally scrapped those dreaded change fees once and for all—hallelujah! So if you see a too-good-to-pass-up deal, grab it while it’s still available—and if you do end up changing it, you won’t take as big of a hit. “The reason this is beneficial for last-minute bookings is if you're especially worried that the fare might drop after you book, now you're covered,” explains Scott Keyes, founder of Going. “If you pay $300 for your flight and a few days after booking the price drops to $200, you can rebook it at the new price and get the $100 difference back in flight credit.”

Search for fares individually

It takes some extra time, but searching for a single seat—even if you’re flying with a family of four—can save you big. The reason? Airlines’ automated pricing systems are poorly designed and will only look for four seats of the same exact price, returning you a quote of $400 each, perhaps.

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If there’s one or more in a lower fare class —a seat priced at $320, say—the system will overlook that in favor of consistency as it can’t divide up the query. Search by single seat, though, and the system will find that cheaper seat —savings that can really add up when you’re traveling with a group. Just make sure to link the reservations together after you finish booking so the airline knows you’re all flying together. “Most airline phone agents should be able to walk you through this, though any travel agent can do it quicker and easier,” says Brandon Berkson, founder of trip-planning service HAP Concierge .

In the same way, always check one-way flights alongside returns, especially on domestic trips, since stitching together an itinerary by taking one carrier outbound and another return could offer some savings, too. And if you’re looking at different seat prices within the same class, keep in mind that airlines' clunky systems struggle with combining different classes on the same itinerary. Say you want to take an economy round-trip flight, but only premium economy seats are left on one leg. The booking system will adjust the price or force you into the higher category to reflect that difference. Book each leg separately, and you can avoid that risk.

Timing is everything (kind of)

Another good rule of thumb for cheap last-minute flights: There is no secret time to score the perfect deal. While some research says flights are cheaper on certain days of the week (a 2024 report by Expedia found airfare is, on average, the least expensive on Sundays and the most expensive on Fridays), it usually isn't that simple.

Generally, the best prices tend to drop off once the flight is less than three weeks out. If it’s 21 days before you plan to travel and you haven’t seen a flight deal to your destination, go ahead and book. That’s because airlines’ automated fare systems are configured to treat later bookings as last-minute business traveler flights and price them accordingly (high, in other words). Case in point: Going’s Keyes watched one trip stay at $489 for weeks, before booking on day 21; just 24 hours later, the same flight cost $630. “The 21-Day Rule is still the gold standard if there's a flight you're looking at and it's getting close and you're trying to decide whether to book or not,” he says.

To get a jump on booking for winter holidays in 2024, consider that most airlines release their tickets between six and 11 months out—so it’s never too early to keep an eye on fares to snag early deals (and the best selection). But according to Google Flights , for mid-December trips, it could pay off to wait a little closer to booking, as average prices tended to be lowest 71 days before departure, based on the most recent data.

If you haven’t yet firmed up your summer vacation plans for 2024 , it’s time to get moving—especially if you have your eyes set on Europe. Per Google Flights, the best time to book flights from the US to Europe is at least 72 days prior to departure. And flights to Europe tend to increase over time, especially at about 10 weeks prior to departure.

Try a last-minute rewards search

Last-minute flights can be a smart time to burn off frequent flier miles , as airlines will sometimes release unsold seats as cheaper-than-normal mileage tickets. Don’t just search online for these, though; sometimes, it may be worth calling the airline’s customer service number or chatting online with a rep, even if the rewards app or website shows no redemption opportunities.

This is also a good time to make sure you’re using the right credit card for your travel habits and airline loyalty, which can easily pay for flights through points. There’s a learning curve involved, but it’s never a bad time to get started, especially since most major credit cards offer significant sign-up bonuses several times a year. All major airlines have their own credit card (or one that’s co-branded with a bank), and most major banks, including Chase, CitiBank, and Bank of America, also offer travel-specific cards that can offer big-time savings on flights (plus hotels and more travel expenses). Take a peek at the deals on offer—and how you can snag them—with our monthly Points and Miles Travel Deals column .

Consider fifth freedom flights

Fifth freedom flights , in which an airline offers service between two countries outside of its home base, can be a boon to budget-minded travelers for several reasons. First of all, they’re often serviced by larger aircraft on popular international routes, which means more competition and lower prices, and they also sometimes offer overlooked frequent-flier availability—all of which can translate into significant savings, not to mention a superior onboard experience.

Beware of ‘skiplagging’

Say you need to fly from DC to Dallas , but the price is too high. Since booking a longer flight with a layover is usually significantly cheaper than a non-stop route, some passengers might book a flight from DC to Los Angeles via Dallas, and deplane in Dallas with no intention of traveling on the next leg. This controversial tactic is known as a “hidden-city ticket” or “skiplagging."

Skiplagged is the best-known search engine for this workaround, but be super careful if you decide to give it a go. The tactic is strictly prohibited in many airlines’ contracts of carriage, so if they catch you flying this way, your ticket could be invalidated—or even worse, you could be sued . United Airlines and American Airlines have both cracked down on passengers taking advantage of hidden city booking in recent years.

Hidden-city tickets "can get travelers cheaper fares, but there are significant potential problems if you're caught," says  Brett Snyder , president of Cranky Concierge . "It's just not worth it, especially for the casual traveler who won't really fully understand the potential ramifications.”

Don’t be afraid to ask for a deal in person

Instead of shelling out big bucks online for an upgrade, try a more human approach—a strategy that paid off big-time for Kimberley Lovato , a travel writer who specializes in France, on a transatlantic flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam about five years ago. At the check-in desk at SFO, Lovato jokingly asked the agent whether anyone had bought one of the $10,000 business class upgrades she’d been monitoring online. No, the agent replied, but did she want one?

Not for $10K, Lovato responded, countering with $400—and, to her surprise, the agent said, “Done!”

“I’m not sure if it was because she was in a good mood or I just got lucky, but it made my flight, for sure,” Lovato says. The moral of the story: “You never know. More times than not, I’ve asked for things that seemed crazy and gotten them.”

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5 Best Online Booking Site For The Cheapest Flights

T raveling on a budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on your travel experiences. With the right tools, you can still travel without overspending or relying on credit card debt. One of the biggest travel costs is airfare, so finding affordable flights can save you a significant amount of money. 

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Here are five of the best online booking sites to use for the cheapest flights.

Kayak  is a travel website that compares flights from hundreds of travel websites, making it a one-stop shop for budget travelers. Its user-friendly interface and really specific filtering options allow you to tailor your search based on multiple criteria such as price, duration, number of stops, and airline preference.

2.Skyscanner

Skyscanner  is a platform well known for its ability to search thousands of airlines and travel sites, ensuring you get the most competitive prices. Once you find the best deal, you’ll book your flight directly with the airline. 

This site also allows you to include searches for nearby airports. So if you’re traveling to Orlando, for example, you can enable Skyscanner to show you flights to cities like Tampa and Sanford just in case there are cheaper options, and you can fly into another airport if your plans are flexible. 

Expedia  is well-known for its extensive travel services, including hotel and flight booking. You can use this site to compare flights from multiple airlines and while it’s not exclusively a flight search engine, its bundling options for flights, hotels, and car rentals can result in significant savings.

Hopper  has a free website and app that you can use to search for flights and compare prices. The app also helps you plan travel by watching for flight discounts and price decreases. You just need to enter your travel dates and desired destination a few months in advance. Hopper will then provide timely updates about when airlines adjust and recommend the best time to buy your flight for the cheapest price. 

5.Google Flights

Google Flights  offers a straightforward, no-frills approach to finding cheap flights. You simply enter your travel dates and destination to see flight prices from several airlines all in one place. Google Flights doesn’t list flight prices for Southwest Airlines but shows several other major airlines, including budget-friendly options like Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air. You can also use Google Flights to set alerts to monitor flight prices and receive notifications when fares drop.

Finding affordable flights is crucial for budget-conscious travelers looking to explore the world without depleting their savings . By taking advantage of the features and tools offered by these top online booking sites, you can make the most of your next travel experience. 

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Flying budget airlines might not be as cheap as it seems

Cost-conscious airlines are not always a good deal after you weigh luggage fees and the price of getting to remote airports.

Some flight deals seem too good to be true. $26 for a one-way ticket from London to Rome? $29 from Boston to Miami? $44 from Denver to New York?

Such flights, all on budget airlines , are popular because they offer fast travel to in-demand locations at a lower price point.

But between the extra baggage and seat fees, the limited flight options and the lack of amenities, the costs of flying budget can become much more than expected. Tom Varghese, owner of the travel agency Travel Tom, said he tries not to book budget airlines for his clients for that reason.

“Sometimes it can work out, if the cost differential can be dramatic, but these days that’s not the case,” Varghese said. “When things go wrong, it can go really really wrong.”

That’s not to say budget airlines are always a bad option. Here’s what travelers should keep in mind when deciding whether to book a budget-airline flight.

What is a budget airline?

According to travel experts, airlines fall into one of three rough categories. Legacy carriers, like American Airlines, Delta and United, offer more varieties of ticket and seat options, and are often higher-end. Low-cost carriers (think Southwest and JetBlue) still provide competitive amenities like WiFi or better legroom.

Budget airlines are the cheapest of the three, offering savings that typically accompany little to none of the usual free flight perks, such as carry-on bags or refreshments. Often, budget carriers also will have less legroom and more limited routes and flight times.

In the United States, popular budget airline options include Spirit and Frontier. In Europe, customers can book EasyJet, Ryanair, Vueling, Wizz Air and a host of other carriers. And in Latin America, travelers can look at Sky Airline and Amaszonas, among others.

How fees can ‘really, really quickly’ add up

While budget airlines can offer flights with 50 percent savings on a ticket, those sticker prices aren’t the whole story.

Budget carriers almost always charge travelers extra to pick seats, get a drink or snack on the plane, or print their boarding pass in the airport. In addition, virtually all budget airlines require passengers to pay extra for their checked luggage and carry-on, regardless of the length of the flight.

These luggage charges can sometimes cost more than the flight itself. Charges can get even more dramatic if travelers don’t conform to the often smaller bag-size standards that budget airlines set. On Spirit, for example, checked bags that weigh more than 40 pounds can cost up to $125 — and oversize bags are an additional $150. And on Frontier, bags between 41 and 100 pounds come with a charge of $75 to $100.

“These things add up really, really quickly,” Varghese said.

Budget airlines can also cause problems in the case of canceled or delayed flights. Because these carriers have fewer flights per day and more limited routes, getting on a new flight in the case of a cancellation can take a day or more during busy season.

“If you’re going during peak weeks … you better pray that everything goes well, because there’s not a chance in heck that you’re going to get your issue resolved in a timely manner,” Varghese said. It’s almost like “canceling your whole vacation.”

You should also consider that many budget airlines, especially in Europe, service airports that are far from the city center. In London, for example, EasyJet and Ryanair often use Gatwick and Stansted airports rather than the much larger Heathrow. The cost of taxis or other transit from these airports can be high, in some cases outweighing the money saved by booking a budget flight.

Are budget flights right for you?

Budget airlines can be a sound financial choice for a specific traveler. Betsy Ball, co-owner of the Wisconsin-based agency Euro Travel Coach, said she often uses Ryanair and EasyJet to hop between European cities, since these flights can sometimes be faster and cheaper even than other forms of transportation.

“Depending on what it is you’re trying to do, you can save a lot of time by getting a flight,” she said.

While that may not work as well for families or couples traveling with luggage and trying to sit together, budget airlines may make sense for the lone backpacker wanting to save. Mike Heck, a vice president at Fox World Travel, where he’s responsible for liaising between Fox and its travel partners, said it comes down to the type of traveler and the trip they have in mind.

“If you’re looking for the absolutely lowest ticket price — no seat assignment, no baggage, no amenities, no food or beverage — budget is a good thing to do,” he said. “It’s when you start to upgrade things — getting baggage, seat assignment, a snack on board, access to WiFi — that’s when it starts to increase the cost and it isn’t as affordable as people think when buying the ticket.”

It helps if you’re flexible, too. Budget flights, Heck said, are “generally not for business travelers and generally not for people who don’t want to have the inconvenience” of having to reschedule a flight.

Double-check the airline rules, and do your math

Travel experts agreed that the key when booking is to compare entire flight packages. Ball recommends using websites like Skyscanner or Google Flights, and then taking your search to the specific websites for each airline.

“I’ll narrow it down to two or three and then, it’s a pain, but go through the process of getting a ticket” on the airline’s website, she said. “That’s when you see how much is going to cost and can look at the luggage requirement.”

Fliers may find in their searching that there are other options available that offer close to the price of a budget airline with the protections of a low-cost or legacy carrier. Some standard carriers, for instance, now feature basic or reduced-amenity fares.

If you decide on a budget carrier after doing your calculations, experts recommend that you check whether you need to print your boarding pass. If you need to purchase a bag, make sure to do it well in advance, since some airlines like EasyJet have a limited amount of bag space that they sell, and missing that window can mean additional fees.

“Just read all the fine print so you know what you’re getting into,” Ball said.

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Cheap flights: Follow our best advice for scoring low airfare , including setting flight price alerts and subscribing to deal newsletters. If you’re set on an expensive getaway, here’s a plan to save up without straining your credit limit.

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Cities where you can fly for $100 or less round trip from Nashville in May 2024

Looking for a last-minute trip this month? Whether you want to go east, west, north or south, you can still book flights out of Nashville in May for less than $100.

The latest data from Hopper, an online travel agency that tracks airline fares, shows 14 destinations out of Nashville International Airport with round-trip tickets still available in May for $100 or less.

These low-cost bookings are getting rarer. Fares overall are rising in May — the start of the summer travel season. The average ticket is predicted to peak at $315 towards the end of May and start of June, Hopper said.

Where is the cheapest place to fly right now?

Florida is an inexpensive destination in May. Hopper found several round-trip flights this month to both Fort Lauderdale and Miami for $50, along with $60 round-trip flights to Orlando for all the Disney fans.

Six other destinations could be reached from Nashville for $60 or less: Newark, New Jersey; Philadelphia; Dallas; Chicago; and New York City.

When booking, be aware that discount airlines like Allegiant and Spirit, which often have the lowest fares, also charge fees for carry-on bags, seat-assignments and other amenities.

Cheap places to fly from Nashville in May 2024

These are the cheapest flights out of Nashville in May that Hopper could find:

• Fort Lauderdale, Florida: $50
• Newark, New Jersey: $50
• Philadelphia: $50
• Dallas: $54
• Chicago: $59
• New York City: $59
• Orlando, Florida: $60
• Boston: $72
• Denver: $73
• Tampa, Florida: $90
• Baltimore: $90
• New Orleans: $95
• Los Angeles: $98

Todd A. Price is a regional reporter in the South for the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached at [email protected] .

Flights from the US to Europe are going to be incredibly expensive this summer — here's why

• Tickets to Europe are averaging just under $1,200, a 37% increase compared to both 2019 and 2022.
• There's high demand for international summer travel and likely not enough seats to satisfy it.
• The costs are likely to cool next summer as travel goes back to normal. 

Americans have their eyes set on international travel — and Europe especially.

Searches for international flights are 42% higher than they were this time last year, with destinations in Europe topping the list, according to travel websites Kayak and Hopper . 

Prices have also surged. Airfare to Europe is averaging just under $1,200 per round trip ticket, Hopper's lead economist Hayley Berg told Insider, a 37% increase compared to both 2019 and 2022. If you want to fly to Europe this summer, you're likely going to spend $300 more than you would have before the pandemic. 

"Most travelers were looking at domestic trips last year," Berg said. "This year they've had the time to really plan European vacations, so we're seeing outsized demand for travel to Europe, but as of May there's still only about 84% of the capacity that was available pre-pandemic."

A lot of demand and not enough seats puts immediate upward pressure on prices, she said. 

Airlines like United and Delta have been ramping up their US to Europe flights, increasing capacity by 31% and 13% respectively compared to 2019, according to data by the flight database OAG seen by Insider. 

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But others still haven't caught up to pre-pandemic levels. German giant Lufthansa, for example, has a planned summer 2023 capacity that is 19% less than what it had in 2019. 

Additionally, while jet fuel is cheaper than last year's record highs, it's still pretty expensive at around $90 per barrel. 

"Long haul flights are high cost to operate," Berg explained. "So the airline really needs a full plane to realize a lot of revenue on those routes, and you have to charge more to keep the margin." 

Trending destinations in Europe include the usual suspects — London, Paris, Rome — but also less popular places, like Milan, Italy; Montenegro; and the Canary Islands in Spain, according to Berg. 

Asia is right behind Europe in terms of searches, with ticket prices averaging at over $1,800, a 62% increase compared to pre-pandemic times. 

The price increases are dizzying, but fortunately, they're probably not here to stay. Last year, it was flights within the US that had their most expensive summer in years, averaging $376 round trip. That was mostly due to jet fuel prices and lack of capacity, but prices for 2023 have normalized . 

"Next summer for international will be less expensive than this summer and probably start returning to some level of normalcy similar to what happened with domestic," Berg said. 

In the meantime, if you really can't give up on Europe in 2023 and don't want to spend too much, she suggests waiting until September to go. 

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Expect more crowded roads and airports over the long holiday weekend. Will your getaway cost more than it did last year? It depends on how you plan to get there.

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More drivers will hit the road this Memorial Day Weekend compared to last year, say experts.

W ith the three-day Memorial Day weekend just a week away, travelers can expect roads and airports to be more crowded than last year. But will your getaway cost more than it did last year? It depends on how you plan to get there.

What to expect if traveling by air

Domestic air tickets for Memorial Day weekend are averaging $260 per ticket, down 9.5% from last year and 2019 levels, according to Hopper’s Memorial Day 2024 Travel Outlook .

Hopper is predicting that airports will be busier over this Memorial Day, with more than a million more seats departing from U.S. airports over the long weekend. That’s unsurprising, as for many months now, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been reporting air passenger volume that surpasses pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

Some of the problems that have plagued air travel in recent years have not yet been fully resolved, including a shortage of 3,000 air traffic controllers and delivery delays from Boeing.

To lower the risk of a flight disruption, Hopper advises booking the earliest flight in the day. “In general, flights departing after 9 am are twice as likely to be delayed than departures scheduled between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m.,” according to Hayley Berg, Hopper’s chief economist.

Passengers whose flights are disrupted can consult the Department of Transportation’s Aviation Consumer Protection website , which shows side-by-side comparisons of what each airline offers in the event of a controllable delay or cancellation.

What to expect if traveling by car

Driving a gasoline-powered car will cost more this year. The average price of regular gas is currently $3.60 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). That’s up 13% from last year, when a gallon of regular cost $3.53 at the pump.

But there’s a workaround if you’re location flexible. Gas prices can vary wildly from state to state, and even within areas of the same state. Consider that a gallon of regular costs just $3.07 in Mississippi, which is 70% less than the $5.24 per gallon average in California, per AAA data. That means a weekend road trip through the Deep South or Midwest can cost significantly less than a drive up the Pacific Highway.

Car rentals are averaging $43 per day, in line with last year, according to Hopper. Americans are renting cars for longer than last year, with most rentals averaging five days compared to four days in 2023.

The American Automobile Association (AAA) is expecting 38.4 million Americans to drive 50 miles or more from home for the long weekend — 1.5 million more than in 2023. That’s a 4% increase in travel volume for the holiday weekend compared to last year, according to the organization’s annual travel forecast released Monday.

“We haven’t seen Memorial Day weekend travel numbers like these in almost 20 years,” said Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel. “We’re projecting an additional one million travelers this holiday weekend compared to 2019, which not only means we’re exceeding pre-pandemic levels but also signals a very busy summer travel season ahead.”

What to expect at your destination

Travelers will see slightly higher on-the-ground costs this year when they arrive at their destination. Hotel stays over the holiday weekend are averaging $212 per night this year, slightly higher than average prices for summer, says Hopper.

Eating out on vacation will also cost a bit more than last year. The Consumer Price Index for Food Away from Home increased 4.1% between April 2023 and April 2024, the slowest year-over-year rate of growth for menu prices since May 2021, according to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics .

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