Google announced the launch of Flight Deals, a new AI-powered search feature within Google Flights designed to help travelers quickly find affordable trips. Unlike traditional flight search tools that require manually adjusting dates, destinations, and filters, Flight Deals lets users describe their travel preferences in plain language.

Aimed at budget-focused and flexible travelers, the tool uses conversational inputs such as:

The system then surfaces relevant bargains, including destinations users might not have considered otherwise.

What sets Flight Deals apart is its ability to interpret nuanced requests using Google’s AI models. The tool understands casual, descriptive queries and then applies Google’s real-time Flights data, pulling options from hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

This approach allows users to move beyond rigid filtering toward a more discovery-driven experience, surfacing affordable destinations that fit specific interests, trip lengths, or travel styles.

Google is launching Flight Deals in beta to gather feedback and assess how AI can streamline travel planning. The rollout begins this week in the United States, Canada, and India, with no opt-in required.

Travelers will be able to try Flight Deals in two ways:

Google emphasized that the original Google Flights experience remains unchanged and will continue to improve. Among the latest updates is a new option to exclude basic economy fares for trips within the U.S. and Canada.

Q: What is Google Flight Deals?
A: An AI-powered tool in Google Flights that helps users find affordable trips through natural-language search.

Q: Who is Flight Deals designed for?
A: For flexible travelers whose top priority is saving money on flights.

Q: How do you use Flight Deals?
A: Travelers can type descriptive prompts like “week-long trip this winter to a city with great food” to surface relevant deals.

Q: How does Flight Deals work?
A: It uses Google’s AI to interpret requests and combines them with real-time flight data from hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

Q: Where is Flight Deals available?
A: The feature is rolling out in beta this week in the U.S., Canada, and India.

With Flight Deals, Google is broadening the role of AI in consumer travel, offering a more intuitive way to discover affordable options. Instead of requiring users to know their exact dates and destinations, the tool adapts to open-ended queries, providing a different path for budget-conscious travelers.

The launch also reflects Google’s dual approach: experimenting with AI-powered discovery tools while continuing to strengthen the traditional Google Flights platform. For travelers, this means more choice — whether they prefer the precision of classic filters or the flexibility of conversational search.

By blending conversational AI with real-time flight data, Google is setting a new standard for how travelers will search for — and save on — their next trip.

Editor’s Note: This article was created by Alicia Shapiro, CMO of AiNews.com, with writing, image, and idea-generation support from ChatGPT, an AI assistant. However, the final perspective and editorial choices are solely Alicia Shapiro’s. Special thanks to ChatGPT for assistance with research and editorial support in crafting this article.