Hey everyone!
So, I’ve been on the hunt for a good fare scraper (lol, typo, but you get it) to find the best flight deals. Anyone got one they swear by?
I’ve tried a few, but they either don’t update often enough or just give me the same prices as Google Flights. Like, what’s the point then?
Also, some of these fare scrapers feel sketchy af. I don’t wanna get scammed or end up with a fake booking.
If y’all have any recs, pls drop ‘em below! Bonus points if it’s free or cheap.
Thx in advance! ✈️
Hey! I totally feel you on the struggle to find a good fare scraper. I’ve been using Hopper for a while now, and it’s been pretty solid. It’s not exactly a fare scraper, but it predicts price drops and sends alerts, which is kinda the same vibe.
Plus, it’s free and doesn’t feel sketchy at all. I’ve booked a few flights through it, and no issues so far. Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something reliable!
omg i was in the same boat until i found Secret Flying. It’s not a fare scraper per se, but it’s like a curated list of insane flight deals.
The best part? It’s free and they update it constantly. I’ve snagged some crazy cheap flights through them. Just make sure to double-check the airlines’ official sites before booking to avoid any scams.
If you’re looking for a legit fare scraper, Kayak is my go-to. It’s not perfect, but it’s way better than most.
It pulls data from tons of airlines and OTAs, so you get a pretty wide range of options. Plus, they have a price alert feature that’s super handy.
Only downside is it can be a bit slow to update sometimes, but it’s free and reliable, so I can’t complain too much.
I’ve been using Skyscanner for years, and it’s honestly the closest thing to a fare scraper that I trust.
It’s free, updates frequently, and lets you set up alerts for specific routes. I’ve found some killer deals on there that even Google Flights missed.
Just a heads-up though, always book directly with the airline after finding the deal. It’s safer that way.
Yo, I feel you on the sketchy fare scraper thing. I tried Momondo recently, and it’s been a game-changer.
It’s not exactly a fare scraper, but it aggregates prices from a ton of sources and updates pretty fast. I’ve found some wild deals on there that I wouldn’t have seen otherwise.
Plus, the interface is clean and easy to use. Definitely recommend giving it a shot!
Wow, thanks so much for all the suggestions, y’all! I just downloaded Hopper and set up some alerts, so fingers crossed.
Also, Skyscanner and Momondo sound like solid options—gonna check those out next.
Quick question though: has anyone tried Scott’s Cheap Flights? I’ve heard mixed things, but it seems kinda similar to Secret Flying. Would love to hear if it’s worth the hype!
Honestly, I’ve had the best luck with Google Flights paired with Airfarewatchdog.
Airfarewatchdog isn’t a fare scraper, but it’s like a human-curated list of deals. They catch stuff that automated tools miss, and it’s free to use.
I’ve saved hundreds using their alerts. Just make sure to act fast because the good deals go quick!
