Google has introduced new features and insights to help people find cheaper flights through Google Flights.
In a blog post, Google announces search results now provide more information on historical pricing trends, price tracking notifications, and a price guarantee badge.
New Insights Show Cheapest Time to Book Specific Trips
Google Flights will now display insights on the cheapest historical booking window for your destination and travel dates.
This lets you see whether prices are typically lower when booking farther in advance or closer to departure.
The tool looks at past pricing data to tell users if they’re in the “sweet spot” for booking the lowest fare. This takes some guesswork out of deciding whether to book now or keep monitoring prices and wait for a better deal.
Price Tracking Alerts Notify Travelers of Fare Drops
In addition to the historical data, Google Flights has improved its price tracking feature.
You can enable alerts to be notified if prices for their searched itinerary drop significantly at any point after setting up tracking.
Price tracking works for specific travel dates or more flexible date ranges within the next 3-6 months.
The feature lets you automatically monitor fares rather than checking manually.