SmartFares Reviews 

58,505
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Considering 1,424 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers often found the booking process straightforward, simple, and easy to understand. Many appreciated the website's ease of use and navigation, making it effortless. People frequently highlighted the excellent prices, often finding them cheaper than other options, contributing to a quick and efficient user experience. However, some customers noted issues with payment, reporting being charged more than the displayed price or unexpected additional fees. Others mentioned problems with booking changes, such as flights being canceled or dates altered. A few also felt the website could be clunky or slow, sometimes requiring multiple attempts to complete a booking.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great except ages of children on kayak page went from 2-17 whereas the ages on the actual supplier were 2 -11. This made a difference in cost.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The process was straightforward. I deducted a star because of the aggressive wording on the optional packages.


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  1. Travel Agency
  2. Flights Search Site

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Search and compare deals on flights, airline tickets and hotel deals to thousands of locations. SmartFares specializes in selling last minute airline tickets to the general public.

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3.9

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Easy Cancellation Package Was Misleading for My Situation

I would not book through SmartFares again.

I purchased an Alaska Airlines ticket through SmartFares and paid an additional $35 for the Easy Cancellation Package because I believed it would give me some flexibility if my travel plans changed.

Unfortunately, when I needed to cancel my trip, I was told that my ticket could not be canceled. The only refund I received was the $35 Easy Cancellation Package fee. The airfare itself was not refundable, and no future flight credit was available because it was a Saver fare.

I contacted Alaska Airlines directly to see if there were any options available. They confirmed that because the ticket was purchased through SmartFares, they could not make any changes or offer any assistance. They also confirmed that the Saver fare had no remaining value as a future flight credit or refund.

What disappointed me most was that I paid extra for the Easy Cancellation Package, yet when I needed to cancel, it did not provide the flexibility I expected. I wish the limitations of the Easy Cancellation Package had been explained much more clearly before purchase.

My advice to future travelers is to read all the fare rules very carefully and fully understand what the Easy Cancellation Package does and does not cover before purchasing. If the price difference is small, I would strongly recommend booking directly with the airline instead of using a third-party travel agency. It can save a great deal of time, frustration, and uncertainty if your travel plans change.

18 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It's a scam

It's a scam! I was buying the ticket, the price on the website was different than the one I got to approve via text message from my bank. Thus, I did not approve the purchase, the transaction was rejected and I thought I was safe. Unfortunately the company illegally charged my credit card THE NEXT DAY which was not unfortunately stopped by my bank and for over a month I cannot resolve the issue and get my refund for a ticket I DID NOT BUY but for which they charged me. AVOID at all cost

12 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very good deal and they did deliver.

I apologize, originally I thought SmartFares might have mislead me, but I was wrong. I just booked a flight at a very good price, but despite the fact SmartFares said it included luggage -- I did not see how this was possible at this price. However both Westjet and Air Lingus have confirmed, in fact my fare does include checked luggage. I am very impressed.

18 July 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed. Don't trust flexible ticket

Other booking companies will notify users if they are booking a flight that can't be changed. This company just took their flexible ticket fee and then later told me that I couldn't change my flight. This is the 21st century guys, we have the technology.

22 June 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They cancelled my reservation 4 days…

They cancelled my reservation 4 days before take off, and now flights have gone up by 400 dollars. I called customer service for a solution. After explaining my situation, they hung up within 5 seconds. Terrible company with no accountability, there are many other options you should take.

16 July 2026
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