Travelers are always looking for the best price for their plane tickets, and this can be complicated when prices are constantly changing. To help users in this quest, Google has launched a new feature on its flight comparator, Google Flights, allowing travelers to determine the ideal time to purchase their tickets based on the analysis of historical prices. In this article we will explain how it works and what the benefits are for travelers.
How it works ?
The new Google Flights feature is based on an algorithm that analyzes historical flight price data to identify trends and fluctuations. Thanks to this analysis, it is possible to estimate whether the current price of a flight is likely to increase or decrease in the near future.
When you search on Google Flights, the algorithm takes into account several factors such as:
- The type of flight (direct or with stopover)
- The airline company
- Travel class (economy, premium or business)
- Departure and arrival dates and times
- Travel time
Based on these criteria, Google Flights is able to give you an estimate of the ticket price for the coming days. You can thus anticipate possible price increases or decreases.
Save money with Google Flights: practical tips
To make the most of this new feature and save money on your plane tickets, here are some tips:
1. Be flexible on flight dates and times
One of the factors that most influences the price of a plane ticket is the date and time of the flight. Indeed, certain periods are more in demand than others, such as school holidays or long weekends. If you are flexible with your travel dates and times, you will be more likely to find a flight at a better price.
2. Compare multiple airports
Often, there are several airports serving the same destination. Don’t hesitate to compare flights from and to different airports to find the best possible deal.
3. Use the “Explore” tool
If you haven’t chosen your destination yet but want to vacation on a budget, Google Flights’ Explore tool can help. It allows you to view available destinations on a map based on price, dates and travel preferences.
4. Follow the evolution of prices
To be informed of price fluctuations for a specific flight, you can activate the “Track prices” option in Google Flights. You will receive notifications by email or on your phone when the price changes.
Benefits for travelers
The new Google Flights feature offers several benefits for travelers:
- Save money : By knowing the best time to purchase your plane tickets, you can make significant savings on the total cost of your trip.
- Win time : Rather than spending hours manually comparing deals and monitoring price changes, letting Google Flights do the work for you will save you valuable time.
- Ease of use : The Google Flights platform is intuitive and easy to use, even for those who are not familiar with this type of tool.
- Travel more often: By regularly saving on your plane tickets with this new feature, you may be able to travel more often or to further destinations.
For those who want to go further in using Google Flights for maximum savings, we offer you this video (exceptionally in English but subtitled in French) which details step-by-step techniques for paying even less for your flights, it’s fascinating!
The new Google Flights feature, based on the analysis of historical prices, allows travelers to determine the ideal time to buy their plane tickets and thus save money. By following the practical advice presented in this article and taking advantage of the advantages offered by this platform, you will be better equipped to plan your next trips while controlling your budget.
