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Both Skyscanner and Expedia set customers up with holidays, but what are the differences between them?
We compare the two brands on everything from loyalty schemes to range of products.
| Feature | Skyscanner | Expedia | Verdict |
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| What can I book? |
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Expedia offers a greater breadth of options. |
| Can I price match? | No. | No. | Neither price match. |
| Is there lay-by or a payment plan? | No. | No. | Neither offers payment plans. |
| Any booking fees? | No. | Yes, on some flight transactions. | Expedia charges some booking fees. |
| Is there online chat? | No. | No. | Neither offers online chat. |
| Is there a loyalty scheme? | No. | Yes. It's free to join Expedia Rewards. | Expedia offers a loyalty scheme. |
| What are my payment options? | Skyscanner does not take payments directly. It forwards you onto third-party sites, therefore options vary. |
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You can pay for products directly through Expedia. |
| Can I book round the world fares? | No. | No. | Neither offers round world fares. |
| Can I book multi-city fares? | Yes. | Yes. | Both offer multi-city fares. |
| Any features to find the best price? |
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Skyscanner gives you a few more tools to help you find the best deals. |
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In a search for one-way flights between Sydney and Brisbane on a specific day, the lowest-priced flight listed on Skyscanner was $71. In the same search on Expedia, the lowest-priced flight also came out at $71.
Skyscanner and Expedia listed identical prices for flights on the same route but at different times of day.
Both offer a wide variety of airlines. On the Sydney to Brisbane route, both give customers four airlines to choose from.
As Skyscanner is a travel search site, is pulls its prices from third-party websites for you to compare so deals are dependent on other websites. Expedia on the other hand is an online travel agent that lets you book flights and hotels through its service. It has relationships similar to your classic travel agent and at times can offer you better rates.
On top of your typical search, Expedia also has a dedicated deals page on its website. This section features last-minute offers, hotel rooms for $99 or less, stay-longer-and-save offers, and coupon codes for discounts on activities.
Expedia runs more deals and offers across a wider range of products.
Skyscanner
Australia-wide flights from $105 with Qantas
Valid for travel on select dates between November - December 2019 and January - June 2020. Sample fare is Gold Coast-Sydney with Qantas. Destinations include Port Hedland, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and more.
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Skyscanner
Bali flights from $235 return
Valid for travel between September - December 2019 including Christmas season. Sample fare is Perth-Denpasar with AirAsia.
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Skyscanner
Jetstar sale: Melbourne flights from $49 each way
Valid for travel on select dates booked by 21 October 2019. Sample fare is Melbourne-Launceston with Jetstar. T&Cs apply.
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Skyscanner
Macau flights from $401
Valid for travel on select dates. Sample fare is Melbourne-Macau. T&Cs apply.
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Expedia.com.au
Up to $120 off Phuket hotel stay + flights
Valid for travel from October - November 2019 on select hotels across Phuket with Scoot. T&Cs apply.
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Skyscanner
Tigerair sale: Domestic flights from $50.95
Valid for travel on select dates between October - December 2019. Sample fare is Gold Coast-Sydney.
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Expedia.com.au
Up to 80% off Australia hotels
Valid for select travel dates booked at Expedia.com.au in select Australia hotels like Sydney, Melbourne, London, Brisbane and more. T&Cs apply.
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Skyscanner
2020 flights from $1,194 return
Valid for select 2020 travel dates booked by 31 October 2019 at cathaypacific.com. Destinations include UK and Ireland, Europe, USA and Canada, Israel and more. T&Cs apply.
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Skyscanner
Philippines flights from $480 return
Valid for travel on select dates from October - December 2019. Sample fare is Sydney-Manila with AirAsia. Destinations include Cebu, Davao and more.
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Skyscanner
Chicago flights from $1,001 return
Valid for travel on select dates between March - April 2020. Sample fare departs from Sydney.
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Skyscanner
Australia-wide flights from $46 each way
Valid for travel on select dates between November - December 2019. Sample fare is Melbourne-Sydney with Jetstar. Destinations include Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and more.
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Skyscanner
Italy flights from $455 each way
Valid for travel on select dates in November - December 2019. Sample fare is Perth-Rome with Scoot. Destinations include Venice, Florence and more.
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Skyscanner
Greece flights from $379 each way
Valid for travel on select dates between October - December 2019. Sample fare is Perth-Athens with Scoot. Destinations include Santorini, Mykonos and more.
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Skyscanner
Paris flights from $861 return
Valid for travel on select dates between December 2019 - June 2020 with Air China. Sample fare departs from Sydney.
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Skyscanner
Europe flights from $911 return
Valid for travel on select dates between December 2019 - March 2020. Sample fare is Melbourne-London. Destinations include Manchester, Edinburgh and more. T&Cs apply.
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Expedia.com.au
Up to $121 off Singapore hotel stay + flights
Valid for travel from October - November 2019 with Scoot. T&Cs apply.
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Skyscanner
Turkey flights from $816 each way
Valid for travel until April 2020 across Turkey. Sample fare is Perth-Istanbul with Qatar.
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Expedia.com.au
Cheap five-day holiday packages starting from $562pp
Fly and stay in Bali for five nights from $562pp. Price is based on twin share. Sample packages include flights and five nights at Legian Paradiso Hotel from $562pp and flights and five nights in The Kana, Kuta from $584pp.
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Expedia.com.au
Stay in Jindabyne near Charlotte Pass from $79 per night
Book accommodation near Charlotte Pass from just $79 per night with Expedia.com.au.
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| 18 Oct 2019 | Australia-wide flights from $105 with Qantas | ******** |
| 18 Sep 2019 | Bali flights from $235 return | ******** |
| 18 Oct 2019 | Jetstar sale: Melbourne flights from $49 each way | ******** |
| 18 Oct 2019 | Macau flights from $401 | ******** |
| 17 Oct 2019 | Up to $120 off Phuket hotel stay + flights | ******** |
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