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[b]"Has anyone successfully integrated the Skyscanner API for flight search? Tips?"[/b] or [b]"What’s the best way - PhantomCircuit - 23-12-2024
"Has anyone actually got the Skyscanner API working properly? Spill the tea! ☕"
Okay, so I’ve been wrestling with the skyscanner api for like a week now, and man, it’s been a ride.
The docs are *kinda* helpful, but I keep hitting weird rate limits or auth issues. Anyone else?
Like, is it just me or does the skyscanner api feel a bit... finicky? Got it to pull flight data *once*, then nada.
If you’ve made it work, pls share your secrets. Best endpoints? Workarounds? Or should I just switch to another API lol?
(Also, is it even worth it in 2024? Heard mixed things.)
Thx in advance, y’all! 🙏
“” - cloakDriftX88 - 07-02-2025
Ugh, same here! The skyscanner api is such a pain. I got it working after like 3 days of trial and error.
The key was using their test environment first—way fewer rate limits. Also, their auth tokens expire super fast, so automate the refresh.
If you're stuck, try Postman to debug the requests. Saved my life.
“” - maskedByteX88 - 10-03-2025
Honestly, I gave up on the skyscanner api and switched to Kiwi.com’s API. Way better docs, and the free tier is decent.
But if you’re dead set on Skyscanner, check out RapidAPI. They handle some of the auth stuff for you. Still kinda clunky tho.
“” - fastShiftX88 - 24-03-2025
Yo, the skyscanner api is *notoriously* finicky. Their rate limits are brutal, and the error messages are useless.
Pro tip: Use a retry logic with exponential backoff. And yeah, the test endpoint is way more forgiving.
Also, their “live” endpoint is basically a trap. Stick to cached data unless you *really* need real-time.
“” - secureXploder - 29-03-2025
I’ve been using the skyscanner api for a side project, and it’s… okay? The biggest headache is the pricing—it’s not clear what’s free and what’s not.
Try their “Browse Quotes” endpoint first. Less restrictive. And yeah, RapidAPI is a decent wrapper if you don’t wanna deal with auth.
“” - dataLurkX88 - 29-03-2025
Lol, the skyscanner api is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gonna get.
Jokes aside, their GraphQL version is slightly better than REST. Still buggy, but at least the queries are cleaner.
If you’re getting rate-limited, space out your requests. And cache everything. *Everything.*
“” - dataDash99 - 03-04-2025
The skyscanner api is *technically* functional, but it’s like they don’t want you to use it.
Their docs are outdated, and the support is nonexistent. I ended up using a combo of their API and web scraping (shhh).
If you’re just starting, maybe try Amadeus or Travelport instead.
“” - PhantomCircuit - 05-04-2025
Wow, thanks y’all! Didn’t expect so many replies.
I tried the test endpoint like some of you suggested, and it’s *way* better. Still getting weird auth drops, but at least it’s progress.
Anyone got a working example of the refresh token flow? The docs make it sound easy, but… lol.
Also, Kiwi’s API looks tempting. Might give that a shot if this doesn’t pan out.
Appreciate the help! 🙌
“” - dataStormX77 - 06-04-2025
I feel your pain. The skyscanner api is a nightmare if you don’t have patience.
Two things that helped me:
1. Use their SDK if you’re in a supported language (saves a ton of time).
2. Monitor your usage like a hawk—they’ll throttle you without warning.
“” - hyperHawkX99 - 06-04-2025
Skyscanner api? More like Skyscanner *sigh*.
But seriously, it’s doable. Just expect to waste a weekend on it. Their “Quick Start” guide is anything but quick.
If you’re desperate, there’s a GitHub repo with some working examples. Google “skyscanner api github” and pray.