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What is OddFare?

A website that finds cheap flights for you. We monitor round-trip prices to over 500 destinations and list the ones well below what that trip usually costs. We don't sell tickets: each deal links to the exact search so you can book it yourself.

How do you decide what's a deal?

We compare each fare with what the same trip usually costs, using the lowest of several estimates so a saving is never inflated. A fare at least 20% below usual is a deal ("Great Deal" and "Possible Mistake Fare" mark bigger drops). A fare priced under the low end of the trip's usual range is listed under Below Usual.

What's the difference between Hot Deals and Below Usual fares?

Hot Deals are fares that have dropped well below what the trip usually costs. Below Usual fares sit under the usual price range for those dates, even though they haven't dropped recently. Both are worth a look; Hot Deals are the bigger savings.

Why is the booking price different?

Fares change many times a day, and we check each deal shortly before it's shown, not when you click. A fare can rise or sell out in between. Prices shown are for one adult, round trip, in economy, in Canadian dollars. If the listed dates have gone up, try the other dates on the deal.

Are taxes and fees included?

Yes: prices include the taxes and fees shown at the time we checked. Checked bags and seat selection usually cost extra, particularly on budget airlines, so it's worth checking what's included before you pay.

Do you sell tickets or take a commission?

No. We don't sell tickets, and we don't earn anything when you book. There's no advertising: OddFare is paid for by its members, through Premium, which shows every deal and fare and lets you save them.

Should I book direct or with an agency?

With the airline, whenever you can, even when an agency is a few dollars cheaper. If plans change or a flight is cancelled, the airline deals with you directly, with no middleman. Our guide to booking with an agency or the airline goes into the details.

What is a Possible Mistake Fare?

A price so far below normal that it may have been filed in error. They can be real bargains, but airlines sometimes cancel bookings made on them. Book quickly, and wait until the airline confirms your ticket before booking hotels or anything you can't cancel.

How long do deals last?

There's no way to know: some last weeks, others a few hours. We re-check listed deals and remove them when they end. Many airlines let you cancel free within 24 hours, so check the airline's rules if you want to hold a fare while you decide.

Which airports do you cover?

Toronto Pearson, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary and Ottawa. Premium shows the deals from all five, and you can switch between airports any time. Deal emails cover Toronto for now. More airports are planned. Tell us which airport you fly from and we'll let you know when it's added.

How do I get deals by email?

Create an account and choose deal emails in the welcome steps (or turn them on later in your account settings). We email only when we find a fare worth knowing about, and every email has a one-click unsubscribe link.

What are the coupons?

Promo codes from airlines and travel companies, found by us and listed on the Coupons page. Anyone can see which offers are running; the codes themselves are part of OddFare Premium. Each code is set by the company that issued it, and that company decides who can use it and when it expires.

What does Premium include?

Every deal and fare from every airport we cover, with switching between airports any time, saved deals, airline coupon and promo codes, and early access to new features. The plans are shown when you sign up, and you can start or manage it in your account.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Your first Premium plan starts with a month free: you add a card to start, and nothing is charged if you cancel before the trial ends. It's one free trial per person. Start it when you sign up, or whenever you like from your account.

How do I cancel Premium?

Any time, in your account under Premium. You won't be charged again. Premium stays on until the end of the time you've paid for; a free trial ends right away.

Do you list fares for one-way, business class or multi-city trips?

Not right now. Every deal is an economy round trip for one adult, from one of the airports we cover. Want other kinds of fares? Let us know: what we add next depends on what you ask for.

Can I suggest features or flag a problem?

Use our contact form. We read every message and answer by email.

Still have a question? Write to us.