Skyscanner: Find the Cheapest Flights — Even When You Don't Know Where You're Going

Skyscanner is a flight search engine that compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel booking sites at once. It shows you the results in a single list sorted by price, making it easy to see all your options without visiting multiple websites separately.

One of Skyscanner's most popular features is its "Everywhere" destination search. Instead of entering a specific city, you type "Everywhere" in the destination field along with your departure city and travel dates, and Skyscanner shows you a list of destinations ranked by price from cheapest to most expensive. This is a great tool for spontaneous travelers who are flexible on destination and want to go wherever the best deal is.

The "Whole Month" date option works similarly for people with flexible travel dates. Instead of picking specific departure and return dates, choose "Cheapest Month" and Skyscanner will display a calendar showing the cheapest date combinations for the month you select.

Skyscanner, like KAYAK, is a search aggregator rather than a booking platform. When you find a flight you want, Skyscanner sends you to the airline's website or a third-party booking site to complete the purchase. Always review the final price on that site before confirming, as taxes and fees are sometimes added at checkout.

Skyscanner is free to use and does not charge any service fees. The prices you see reflect what the airlines and booking sites charge. You can create a free account to save price alerts and track flights you are considering.