SmartFares Reviews 

58,496
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Review summary

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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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Price

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Booking process

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User experience

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of user experience, often describing the process as easy, simple, and... See more

Website

Users describe ambiguous interactions with the website, with some finding the reservation page simple, easy... See more

Payment

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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.


Company details

  1. #181 of 197 best companies in Travel Agency
  2. #44 of 46 best companies in 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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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ticket went through more expensive than…

Ticket went through more expensive than agreed price. Did not agree for any extras

June 8, 2026
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Reply from SmartFares

Dear Customer,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We’d like to clarify that Smartfares does not apply any additional charges beyond the total price shown during checkout. In many cases, a difference of this nature is due to currency conversion or foreign transaction fees applied by the card-issuing bank at the time the charge is processed. These fees vary by bank and are unfortunately outside of our control.

That said, we understand how unexpected charges can be concerning, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Our customer support team would be happy to review your booking details and help clarify the charges further.

Please feel free to contact our customer support team, and we’ll be glad to assist.

Regards,
Smartfares

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Choosing seats should not cost that…

Choosing seats should not cost that much!

June 8, 2026
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Reply from SmartFares

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your feedback. We understand your concern regarding seat selection costs. Seat selection fees can vary depending on the airline, route, and seat type chosen.

If you have any questions about seat charges or need assistance with your booking, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Support Team, and we’ll be happy to help.

Regards,
Smartfares

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is an absolute scam

This company is an absolute scam. They get you by offering Low price on airline tickets. Once u call back to confirm, THEY WILL TELL YOU THAT THOSE TICKETS FOR WHATEVER DATE YOU PICKED IS NOT AVAILABLE .
THEY OFFER TICKETS ON DIFFERENT DATES KNOWING THAT'S NOT WAHT YOU NEED . THEY REFUSED TO CANCLE MY RESERVATION AND REFUND MY MONEY.
AFTER THRETENED THEM WITH SOME OPTIONS, I RECIEVED A CALL FROM THEM TRYIONG TO OFFER MY DIFFERENT OFFERS, ALL OF TEM IS HIGHER THAN WHAT YOU GET DIRECTLEY FROM THE AIRLINES COMPANY.
BE AWARE AND HOPE YOU CAN READ REVIEWS BEFORE DEALING WITH SUCH COMPANY.
SCAM SCAM SCAM!!!!

June 6, 2026
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Reply from SmartFares

Dear Customer,

We take your concerns seriously and would like the opportunity to review your experience in detail.

To assist you, we previously requested additional information; however, we have not yet received a response. Please provide the requested details so that we can locate your booking, investigate the circumstances surrounding your reservation, and address your concerns appropriately.

Once we receive the necessary information, our team will be happy to review the matter and assist you further.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,
Smartfares

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