About flight-search
flight-search is a command-line tool for searching Google Flights, aimed at people checking flight options. It needs no API key and can return structured JSON data.
Key features
- 01Search by airport codes
- 02Search one-way and round trips
- 03Set passenger count and cabin class
- 04Return structured JSON data
Use cases
- 01Compare prices and times across routes
- 02Find round trips for specified dates
- 03Pass flight results to data-processing workflows
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
$
npx skills add https:/ / github.com/ olafs-world/ flight-search --skill flight-searchAfter installing, type/flight-searchin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Bundled files
References and scripts installed along with SKILL.md.
.gitignoreCHANGELOG.mdAGENTS.mdLICENSE.python-versionREADME.mdpyproject.tomlpytest.iniinstall.shuv.lock.github/workflows/ci.ymlflight_search/search.py__init__.pycli.pytests/test_cli.py__init__.pytest_search.pyDetails
From the project READMEFlight Search
Search Google Flights from the command line. Get prices, times, and airlines - no API key needed.
Built on fast-flights.
Quick Start
# one-off search (no install needed)
uvx flight-search DEN LAX --date 2026-03-01
# or install globally
uv tool install flight-search
flight-search JFK LHR --date 2026-06-15 --return 2026-06-22
Options
positional arguments:
origin Origin airport code (e.g., DEN, LAX, JFK)
destination Destination airport code
options:
--date, -d Departure date (YYYY-MM-DD) [required]
--return, -r Return date for round trips (YYYY-MM-DD)
--adults, -a Number of adults (default: 1)
--children, -c Number of children (default: 0)
--class, -C Seat class: economy, premium-economy, business, first
--limit, -l Max results (default: 10)
--output, -o Output format: text or json (default: text)
Examples
# One-way flight
flight-search DEN LAX --date 2026-03-01
# Round trip with passengers
flight-search JFK LHR --date 2026-06-15 --return 2026-06-22 --adults 2
# Business class
flight-search SFO NRT --date 2026-04-01 --class business
# JSON output for parsing
flight-search ORD CDG --date 2026-05-01 --output json
Example Output
✈️ DEN → LAX
One way · 2026-03-01
Prices are currently: typical
──────────────────────────────────────────────────
Frontier ⭐ BEST
🕐 10:43 PM → 12:30 AM +1
⏱️ 2 hr 47 min
✅ Nonstop
💰 $84
──────────────────────────────────────────────────
United ⭐ BEST
🕐 5:33 PM → 7:13 PM
⏱️ 2 hr 40 min
✅ Nonstop
💰 $139
JSON Output
Returns structured data:
{
"origin": "DEN",
"destination": "LAX",
"date": "2026-03-01",
"current_price": "typical",
"flights": [
{
"airline": "Frontier",
"departure_time": "10:43 PM",
"arrival_time": "12:30 AM",
"duration": "2 hr 47 min",
"stops": 0,
"price": 84,
"is_best": true
}
]
}
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