US Flight Guide
A simple checklist for reading flight search results
Use this checklist to compare fares, stops, duration, baggage, timing, and booking links before choosing a flight.
Quick Answer
A flight result is only useful if the fare, airports, timing, stops, duration, baggage rules, and booking link all make sense for the trip. Use the lowest fare as a starting point, not the final answer.
The seven checks
- Route: confirm the origin and destination match your intended airports.
- Time: compare both departure and arrival time.
- Duration: watch for long layovers on short trips.
- Stops: decide whether a connection is worth the fare difference.
- Bags: check whether carry-on or checked bags are included.
- Seller: know who is selling the ticket before checkout.
- Rules: review changes, cancellations, and seat selection before purchase.
Where to start in Skanze
Start with one route and date, scan the first visible results, then use the full result list to compare timing and seller options. When direct booking links are available, review the seller page before entering payment details.
FAQs
Should I always pick the first flight result?
No. The first result may be useful, but compare timing, duration, stops, baggage, and booking seller before choosing.
What matters most after price?
For most trips, arrival time, total duration, baggage rules, and booking seller are the next most important checks.