Google Flights – learn how to use it and how to find cheaper flights

Nowadays, we have several options for searching for flights. And Google Flights is one of them! 

Although it is not an option that is as well-known as several other tools of the same type – such as Decolar, MaxMilhas and others – Google Flights can be an excellent alternative for those who want to travel by plane for less.

But what is Google Flights? How does this tool work? And can you really find cheaper flights? Can you buy tickets directly through Google Flights? That's what we're going to find out!

To help you with all these questions, we created this special content focused on this Google tool. 

In it, you will learn about this option and understand whether it is an advantageous tool for you when taking that plane trip.

What is Google Flights?

We are already used to using Google to search for a wide range of things: news, images, maps and even shopping. 

And with this company tool, you can even search for that cheapest plane ticket. We're talking about Google Flights.

Google Flights – also known as Google Flights – is an online service developed by the company.

With it, the user can search for flights they are interested in quickly and easily. 

Very similar to the model used by Booking.com – search service for those looking for accommodation around the world – Google Flights finds all the flights that match what you are looking for.

To help you find the most interesting flight for your needs, you can search using different categories as filters.

These include: number of stopovers that will be made by the flight, airline, duration of the trip and, best of all: the price.

These factors make Google Flights a good alternative for those who want to travel without compromising on savings.

Despite having been launched more than 10 years ago – the tool was launched in January 2011 – Google Flights took a while to gain a Portuguese version.

For us, the service was released from February 2015.

How to use Google Flights?

Now that you know a little more about Google Flights and understand what it's all about, it's time to talk about how to use the service.

Even though the internet offers a lot of convenience when searching for a flight, it is still necessary to search on several websites, compare prices, fees and payment conditions before making a decision.

And even if this can be done without leaving home and directly via your notebook/cell phone, it's still a lot of work, right?

With a very simple and easy-to-use website, Google Flights guides you through the entire flight search process.

To get the information you want, just enter the information you are looking for like any other airline ticket app.

At this point, just enter information such as travel date, ticket type, stopovers, origin and destination cities, number of passengers and search.

After searching, the tool will show you the options that best fit your search. And the best part: it shows options from several airlines. 

This way, you can visualize the options that make the most sense for you.

Then just choose the company that best fits your situation.

How to find cheaper flights using the tool?

As already mentioned in the text, Google Flights has several types of filters so that you can segment your search as much as possible.

Among the filters available on the website are: time, flight duration, airline, number of stops and the airport you wish to land at and, of course, prices.

One of the filters available in the tool is price. This will help you find the most affordable options for your budget, allowing you to travel while saving money.

With this filter, you can set the minimum and maximum price you are willing to pay. 

And if there are options within the price range you're looking for, those flights will appear for you.

But it's worth remembering that, to find cheaper flights, it's best to not have too many filters in your search.

The more filters you use in your search, the more specific your trip will be. And the more specific you are, the lower your chances of finding cheap flights.

And a great tool that the site offers for those looking for cheap flights is the creation of alerts for the tickets you want. 

With these alerts, you can keep an eye on any passages that match your search that may appear.

If any passage that fits what you were looking for appears, you will be notified!

Is it possible to buy tickets through Google Flights?

This is a very common question among the unsuspecting people who are not familiar with the tool.

The answer is no. Google Flights works as a platform for tracking and searching for flights, but you cannot make purchases there.

Instead, you can view flights and prices from different airlines and, if any of them match what you are looking for, just click on the link and you will be redirected to the official website of the chosen airline.

There you will be able to continue the process and finalize your purchase.

Conclusion

As you can see, Google Flights can be an excellent option for those looking for affordable plane tickets.

And, in cases where the trip can be planned, the tool is still a great way to monitor the rates charged by airlines – helping you choose the best options for your trip – and even create special alerts to help you save!

So remember: are you going to travel? Check out Google Flights first! Your wallet will thank you! 
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