How popular isGoogle Flights in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 45.5M branded searches for Google Flights worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Google Flights holds 49.1% estimated Share of Search among flight comparison sites worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Google Flights49.1%Skyscanner49.1%
Momondo1.6%
Kiwi.com0.15%Kayak<0.01%
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Which flight comparison sites compete with Google Flights?
Share of Search by month for Google Flights, Skyscanner. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | Google Flights | Skyscanner | Momondo | Kiwi.com | Kayak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49% | 49% | 2% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.2% | 49.2% | 1.6% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 54% | 44.1% | 1.8% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 49% | 49% | 2% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 49% | 49% | 2% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 54% | 44.2% | 1.8% | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.1% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 0.08% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 49.1% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 0.08% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.1% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 49% | 49% | 2% | 0.12% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.1% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 0.15% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.1% | 45.5M | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 49.1% | 45.5M | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.6% | 1.5M | -18% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.15% | 135K | +22.7% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | <0.01% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 points |
49.1%
Held 1st. 45.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
49.1%
Held 2nd. 45.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.
Momondo
1.6%
Held 3rd. 1.5M estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
4.
Kiwi.com0.15%
Held 4th. 135K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Kayak
<0.01%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Google Flights and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Google Flights changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Google Flights worldwide held steady at 45.5M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Google Flights’ estimated Share of Search among flight comparison sites worldwide peaked at 54% in December 2025 and was lowest at 49% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for flight comparison sites worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
How is Google Flights measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Flights’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- google flights
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