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So many ways to
save with Skiplagged

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we getthe best flight deals on the internet.
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“The average person benefiting from Skiplagged quite literally saves almost 50 percent of theirticket price.”
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We search beyond the basic fares you’re seeing everywhere else to reveal hidden routes and track flight pricing so you get the lowest possible fare, period.

Skiplagging: the hack
that made us famous

It can be cheaper to book a flight that lays over at your desired destination.Once you get there, simply leave the airport and skip the second leg of the journey.
Hidden-city route showing the traveler leaving at the layover destination and skipping the final leg
*Average savings of $180 per flight based on historical Skiplagged rate comparisons.
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Mix-and-match travel hacksfor more savings

Some savings come from the route. Some show up after you book. We look for both.

Price Hacker

Your trip is booked, but we’re still scanning for savings. If the cost of your flight drops by $15 or more, we’ll automatically modify your reservation.

Savings automatically issued as travel credit with the airline

*Available on select economy flights with select airlines. Flight credits issued by the airline for future use. Skiplagged Price Hacker is applied automatically at checkout—you can opt out at any time.

Regular Ticket

Airline moves your bags

Checked through to your final stop. One ticket, fully connected.

Self Transfer

You move your bags

Pick them up and check in again — often on a different airline.

Self-transfer Flights

If your journey includes a layover, it can be cheaper to split it between two different tickets. Grab your bags and head to the next airline's counter to check in.

Outbound

NYC → LAX
Airline A - one way

$129

Return

LAX → NYC
Airline B - one way

$140

One Round Trip

$269

Booked together

Separate Ticket Itineraries

We find the cheapest one-way flights and combine them into a single round trip.

It may be different airlines, or separate trips from a single airline

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Everything you need to know before you book

Quick answers about how Skiplagged works, how we find deals, and what to consider before choosing an itinerary.

Skiplagging (or hidden-city ticketing) means booking a flight with a layover in your actual destination, then ending your trip at that layover.

When these fares are available, Skiplagged shows them automatically in your search results with the final skipped flight crossed out. Availability depends on your route and travel dates.

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A self-transfer itinerary combines separate flights—often from different airlines—to create a cheaper route. Because the airlines aren’t coordinating your connection, you’re responsible for getting from one flight to the next. You may need to check in again, change terminals, pass through security or customs, and collect and recheck your bags, so leave plenty of time between flights.

What to know about self-transfer flights →

Sometimes the cheapest round trip is made up of two separate one-way tickets. If you see “Book Departing” and “Book Returning” on a flight, you must complete both purchases separately to book your entire trip. Always review the final price on both checkout pages before purchasing, since fares can change.

How separate round-trip bookings work →

Price Hacker monitors eligible flight bookings for lower fares after purchase. If your fare drops by $15 or more, it secures the lower price while keeping your route, passengers, confirmation number, seat assignment, and baggage allowance the same. Most savings are issued as airline travel credit; if the lower fare is secured within 24 hours of your original ticket being issued, the difference is refunded to your original payment card. Always review your updated confirmation to make sure everything is correct.

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For a skiplagging itinerary, bring only a backpack.

For a self-transfer itinerary, you can check bags, but you’ll need to collect and recheck them between flights. Leave extra connection time in case you also need to change terminals or go through security or customs again.

More about baggage rules →
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