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Google Flights vs Skyscanner

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Compare up to 4 brandsThe lowest comparable price and highest available ratings or scores are highlighted.	GFGoogle Flights	SKSkyscanner
Service Type	Flight search and comparison (metasearch); does not sell tickets directly	Metasearch engine (not a travel agent); redirects to airline or agency to book and pay	—	—
Travel Products	Flights only (part of Google Travel, alongside hotel search)	Flight, hotel and car hire price comparison	—	—
Network / Markets	Global; partners with 300+ airlines and travel agencies	Global; compares 1,200+ vetted airline and travel agency partners	—	—
Booking Fees	No Google fee; shown prices include taxes but exclude bags and card fees	No Skyscanner booking fee; bags, insurance and some provider payment fees extra	—	—
Parent Company	Google (launched 2011 after ITA Software acquisition)	Trip.com Group (acquired November 2016)	—	—
Headquarters	—	Edinburgh, Scotland, UK	—	—
Search & Booking Tools	Date grid and price graph, alternative airports, Explore map, price tracking with email alerts (incl. Any dates), price-rise insights	Explore Everywhere (destinations by price), Whole Month price view, Price Alerts	—	—
Fare Options & Flexibility	Booking, changes and cancellations go through the airline or travel agency; some separate self-transfer tickets offered	Changes, cancellations and refunds handled by the booking provider, not Skyscanner	—	—

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