Google Flights Tutorial (Part 1) | How to FIND Cheap Flights in 2024

How to use Google Flights to search for the best flight deals
Google Flights is BY FAR the best (free!) search engine to find flight deals on the web. Today's video is a Google Flights tutorial walking you through different features and how to use them when searching for your next flight. Learn about price alerts, flight price tracking, the Google Flights matrix, date gride and price graphs NOW so you can be ready to snag the best travel deals... whenever we start traveling again.
This Google Flights tutorial is perfect for beginners, even if you have NEVER booked a flight online before. You'll learn how to search for flight deals, what all the features do in 2024 and the answers to common questions like:
- How do you change Google Flights currency?
-How to track flight prices with Google?
-Do Google Flight prices include taxes?
-Can Google Flights predict price changes?
-Can google flights notify me of price changes?
-How to set up google flight alerts?
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Megan here, Hello! I’ve taken well over 300 flights and countless trips in the last decade. I have learned how to have seamless travel experiences without unnecessary stress and anxiety. I’m here to help you also feel confident about your travels while making the most of every trip.
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[@PortableProfessional]

Do you book your own flights or do you go through a travel agent? 🤷‍♀️ Let us know in the comments! 👇

[@krishurd9416]

I have recently turned to a travel agent because trying to book extensive vacations seemed daunting, and always wondering if I was overlooking something. I am trying to become better at managing it myself.

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

We deliberately book flight with long layovers. We call those mini holidays, looking about a near city, airport lounge for free food and shower helps break up longer trips.

[@PortableProfessional]

Bonkers About Alice very clever!!

[@peterlemke3468]

Good thinking 99! On my long haul flights which are typically indirect l will set a minimum layover time. This gives me some slack to cover a possible late arrival and movement around the airport between gates. I base this layover time on where l'm flying to (airport) and with which carrier. It's not hard to establish the punctuality of your flight or the performance of the airports you are using.

[@evadeanu1]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@laurenmcneil4433]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!! I have used Google Flights, I was not aware of all of the features. Thank you!!

[@PortableProfessional]

Yay! I am so glad you like it and hopefully will learn a little more with part 2 as well! Good luck... whenever we fly again :P

[@krishurd9416]

This was an extremely helpful video! Thanks much! I am very much enjoying your videos as I start looking at a trip to Vietnam! Keep up the good work!

[@sandrapaul4828]

Hello. I am late twatch your video but I can tell it is the best one I watched so far. thanks a lot.

[@PortableProfessional]

That is so great to hear! Much more new content on Google Flights coming for you as well 😍

[@bopomofo1970]

Love from my heart

[@matthewarnold1776]

Thank you so much. Your videos are so great, helpful, and direct.

[@saturn599]

This is amazing information. I never knew this existed. It save me so much time for lay over and separate flights, etc. Thank you. Now, I am going to watch part 2 of this video.

[@PortableProfessional]

Woot woot, awesome Paul! Hopefully you can use the info soon!

[@saturn599]

@@PortableProfessional Thanks.

[@keshavtuladhar5340]

1:11 love this momment

[@carolhodges9899]

Thank you!

[@PortableProfessional]

Carol Hodges woot woot you are so welcome! Best of luck when the deals come out 🤞🤞

[@fredmjohnson183]

Thank you for your goodness this is so blessed and awesome impressing keep doing the good job.

[@Perryrburgess]

Hey! I realise you posted this ages ago....just recently subscribed to you. Love the posts and once we can travel again i will certainly give Google flights a go!....i didnt even know Google had this !! Thanks...Oh and I guess as its kinda close....Merry Xmas!!

[@greenled5]

Any advice on what to do since Google flights has gotten rid of the "Nearby Airports" button. I know you can still type other airports in but sometimes it's hard to know what's nearby and now you can't see it on a map either.

[@UniversalDust]

Late response but you can check nearby airports on skyscanner and then input into Google Flights. Or try matrix.itasoftware.com Once you enter the destination airport an option to click "nearby" appears to the right and when you click you can choose to set a distance limit and it shows you how far in miles from your selected destination the nearby options are (No map eventhough google help showed a map)

[@u_t_d_s_h-1_a]

One should be able to find some really cheap flights. Sometimes going straight to airlines counter at the airport helps too.

[@PortableProfessional]

I've honestly never done that! Hm... intriguing idea... Thanks, Basil!

[@craigk7615]

Yes, it does not include Southwest Airlines. Not sure what other airlines is not included.

[@Davvechan]

Great introduction, very clear

[@adalix3954]

WOW! This video is so useful to me ( I'm afraid I am a techno brèle ;-))! Thank you dear Megan. I hope you're all right. Kisses from Montmartre

[@PortableProfessional]

Awesome, great to hear!! Bets of luck when the time comes :)

[@hiroyukik8383]

Why do you choose US dollars when you search air tickets? I wonder if your credit card company does not charge foreign exchange fee or you have a bank account in US.

[@PortableProfessional]

I don't when I search for tickets in Canada that I am actually booking. I used US dollars for this video because it tends to be a standard currency that people around the world are familiar with and can convert to relative to their home currency. The majority of my audience is also US based. :)

[@Saaumm]

Thank u I learned a lot

[@PortableProfessional]

I'm so glad!

[@leohoward7282]

Interesting Video Megan as always I'll be staying at home because my countries businesses will need my money after knockdown is lifted I imagine you'll be going back to Vietnam after lockdown is over. I will probably go on a cruise too when funds allow too.

[@PortableProfessional]

Leo Howard oh that’s definitely something to think about , help rebuild the local economy! Also great to hear a cruise is in the plan. Fun stuff ! Family is a much bigger priority for me than travel at the moment. I honestly doubt I’ll be away from Canada much apart for short trips over the next year. We will see :)

[@leohoward7282]

@@PortableProfessional Looking forward to seeing what happens Megan. I would love to visit Canada one day it's a lovely country. As is America. Would love to visit them both. I hope you have a enjoyable time with your family. Hope you're keeping well too. I want to go on a cruise because Covid-19 was a black swan Event that no cruise company could have predicted and want to help them succeed. Looking forward to the next Video. Wish all the Gougen Family well even if I don't know them except one. Also lovely outfit Nice dress and Cardigan Megan.

[@lorecast1480]

Hi, would you book the flight once you identify it there on google flights or do you have to go purchase it at the airlines website? I did an trial one and it didnt give the option to purchase .

[@PortableProfessional]

I'll cover exactly how to book in a similar video next week. Stay tuned! :)

[@pennyh2993]

Portable Professional Thank you as always anther wonderful video ❤️

[@frnkndad]

what carbon offsets do you use?

[@PortableProfessional]

I've done a couple different ones that are specific to the airlines. Most recently Less Emissions by Air Canada.

[@frnkndad]

@@PortableProfessional Ive heard some are sketchy. Affiliated with airlines seemed best to me, but I was really curious which direction you go with. Thanks

[@ricardo68]

I’ve never used Google Flights , I always use Skyscanner but after you video I’m sold.

[@fatlijedeva2362]

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[@rtsoccerplayer]

Another reason to not transfer in the US if your destination is outside of the US: You have to pass through US customs even if you're only transferring. It's tedious and a pain in the butt to deal with another customs check. Also they stamp your passport. If you're a frequent traveler that means your passport will be potentially filled up sooner.

[@PortableProfessional]

Very true! Good points, thanks for sharing!

[@mortpm9448]

How do you cancel a flight/hotel reservation. This is too much for me........... I am done.

[@nealnc07]

I can't wait to use this. My future trip fantasy includes flying to Japan or maybe Korea from the US. I'm so glad I found your KZbin channel. I have become a subscriber too. Now can you find me a pretty girl to travel with? 😂

[@1JJONES]

Very handy lesson. You are super! Subscribed and posted on my Facebook!

[@solosailorsv8065]

Brilliant: Rather than pacing my cage like a Puma in daylight, I should be planning great escapes with the skills to make it affordable, the Megan Way. Thanks!!!!

[@PortableProfessional]

Sounds like a plan!!

[@fatlijedeva2362]

Amdin Deva

[@sambaitesh5575]

amazing information

[@StanHasselback]

Great job as always. I think you used the word direct which is not the same as nonstop. Once you make that mistake once in booking you won't make it again. You may want to search for only one person first to narrow down your choices and then check the price again with the additional passengers. If there is only one $700 dollar ticket left on the flight and you chose two passengers neither of you will get the $700 ticket you both will pay more. Airlines are sneaky bastards.

[@PortableProfessional]

Very good point! Definitely a difference, thanks for catching that! True on the price jump. I once called Delta complaining about the huge jump in cost when an additional passenger was added. They said it's because the section where two people could sit together was more expensive. I was able to get the 1 person price for two people by agreeing to sit in separate sections. Wish I could have opted for that online without having to call!

[@bankhiemton]

Why not much Vietnamese subscribe your channel although u are living in our country. We are really happy u here but most citizens here not good English. Subtitle in Vietnamese language if u could

[@fjdkfdfjdf33]

One night in Bangkok is enough for me.

[@PortableProfessional]

Haha Philip, me too!

[@gaetanbrassard5486]

WHY American money? be proud to be Canadian

[@PortableProfessional]

Very proud, but 90% of my viewers are form the US!

[@fatlijedeva2362]

Sen Luis Lagordia