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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Book | Take me to Skyscanner | Take me to Expedia | - |
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.
Up to 25% off getaways for members
Up to 50% off Qantas flights
Up to 36% off last-minute domestic escapes
Up to 36% off domestic stays + free cancellations
Extra 10% off stays for members
Canada flights from $1,682 return
Up to 30% off Cuba escapes
Cuba flights from $1,968 return
Flights to Hong Kong from $1,065 return
Hong Kong flights from $2,023 return
Up to 10% off Thredbo hotels
Up to 19% off Brisbane Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary holidays
Things to do in Hunter Valley from $30
Up to 5% off Broome holiday packages
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