Skip the search hassle: Skyscanner now lets you find flights and fare comparison in ChatGPT

Searching for flights just got easier as Skyscanner now works inside ChatGPT, letting users find, compare, and refine travel options through simple chat.

Planning a flight may no longer require switching between multiple tabs and filters. Skyscanner has rolled out a new way to search for flights by integrating its service within ChatGPT. The feature is now live for users in India and allows people to look up flights and compare fares through a chat-based interface.

How the feature works

You can now search for and compare flights directly inside ChatGPT using simple chat prompts. (Pexels)

By MD Ijaj Khan

Ijaj Khan is a technology journalist and Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times, with over three years of experience covering the consumer technology industry. His work spans smartphones, laptops, wearables, gaming, appliances and AI - from hands-on reviews, comparison and buying guides to breaking news and in-depth features that help readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions. Before joining HT Tech, he worked with Jagran New Media, where he sharpened his instincts for fast-paced digital reporting. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in English Journalism and Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi. Whether he's testing the latest flagship smartphone, tracking a major AI announcement, or putting a gaming laptop through its paces, Ijaj approaches every story with the same goal - making technology feel relevant and easy to understand for everyday users, not just enthusiasts. When he's not in front of a screen for work, he's usually travelling to a new city, hunting for great food, or keeping tabs on what's next in tech before everyone else catches on.

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With this update, users can install the Skyscanner tool from the ChatGPT app store and begin searching using simple text prompts. For example, a user can type a request such as finding the lowest fare to a destination during a specific month. The system then responds with available flight options, including routes, fares, and travel duration. All results appear within the same chat window, removing the need to visit multiple websites or apps.

Search and Comparison in Chat

The setup replaces the usual method of entering details across different fields and applying filters. Instead, users can continue the conversation to adjust their search. They can change travel dates, switch destinations, or pick different airports by sending follow-up messages. The system updates results based on these inputs without restarting the process.

The integration also displays multiple choices at once, allowing users to compare flights based on price, airline, and duration. This makes it easier to review alternatives in a single place. Skyscanner said the tool builds on its existing flight data system, which already gathers pricing information from airline partners and travel providers.

What the Company Plans Next

To access the feature, users need to install the Skyscanner app within ChatGPT. Once added, it connects directly to Skyscanner’s network, which also includes hotel and car hire listings. The platform processes large amounts of pricing data each day to keep results current for users searching in real time.