Fare comparers search for free, and the plain-English explore tool is still a test on the website.
Kenning's take
What it does
A comparison site and app that searches many airlines and travel sites for flights, hotels and car hire, then sends people to the provider to book. It is testing 'Explore with AI', where travellers type a plain-English request such as cheap flights to a country in a given month and get destination ideas with fares and weather, plus a desktop Road Trip Planner.
- compares flights, hotels and car hire across providers
- no booking fees from Skyscanner
- Explore with AI plain-English destination search (beta, English-speaking markets)
- Road Trip Planner driving itineraries (beta, desktop)
- Drops alerts for fares that fell at least 20% in seven days
- Flight Tracker with gates, terminals and baggage belts
Who it suits. Travellers who want to compare prices across airlines and booking sites before buying.
Key facts
- Category
- Travel & days out
- Made by
- Skyscanner Limited
- Based in
- United Kingdom
- Launched
- 2002
- Works on
- iPhone, Android, Web
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- Free to search; bookings are paid to the airline or travel provider
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- TTG Asia 2026-07-06
FAQ
Is Skyscanner free?
Yes. Searching is free and the app is free; travellers pay the airline or provider when they book.
Does Skyscanner have an AI search?
Yes, 'Explore with AI' is in beta in English-speaking markets. It takes plain-English requests and suggests destinations with fares and weather.
Who owns Skyscanner?
Skyscanner Limited, based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2002.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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