Google Flights beta adds Flight Deals AI for cheaper fares

Google has introduced Flight Deals, an AI-powered feature inside Google Flights designed to help travelers find low fares with minimal manual searching. The tool, currently in beta, lets users describe their trip in natural language—such as “weeklong trip this winter to a city with great food, nonstop only”—and returns matching flight options drawn from live data across hundreds of airlines and booking sites. The rollout begins in the United States, Canada, and India, with access through the Flight Deals page or the Google Flights menu. The traditional Google Flights experience remains available, and users will also be able to exclude basic economy fares in the United States and Canada as part of the update.

Flight Deals is framed as a more flexible alternative for travelers who prioritize price and are willing to forgo precise destinations or dates. By combining Google’s AI capabilities with real-time flight data, the tool aims to bridge the gap between a traveler’s broad idea and the specific options that meet that idea. Examples highlighted by the company include prompts like “weeklong trip this winter to a city with great food, nonstop only” or “10-day ski trip to a...