PirateFly vs Skyscanner vs Google Flights
You don't need another search engine showing 10,000 flights. You need someone who already found the 50 best deals. That's what PirateFly does.
The difference in 30 seconds
Why PirateFly exists
Skyscanner and Google Flights are search engines. You type a destination, they show you every single option. That's useful if you already know where you want to go.
But most budget travelers don't start with a destination — they start with a budget. "Where can I fly for under €20?" That's a question Skyscanner can't answer well. PirateFly can.
We track 5,000+ flights daily across Europe, score every deal on a 0-100 scale based on price, discount, route rarity, and timing. The best deals surface to the top. You see them in seconds, not after 30 minutes of comparing tabs.
What PirateFly does that others don't
Editorial scoring. Every flight gets a score. A €9 direct flight to Barcelona in June scores 95. A €45 flight with 2 stops to a city nobody visits scores 15. You see the good stuff first.
Savings beyond the flight. Finding a €15 flight is great. But most travelers then spend €80 on roaming, overpay for hotels, and don't claim compensation for delays. PirateFly shows you how to save €200+ on every trip with free tools.
Stopovers as opportunities. When we show you a connecting flight through Milan, we don't just say "4h layover" — we say "4 hours in Milan, enough time to explore." That's not a connection, that's a bonus destination.
When to use each
Use PirateFly when you're flexible on destination, want the cheapest deal, and want to save on everything around the flight too.
Use Skyscanner when you know exactly where and when you're going and want to compare specific airlines.
Use Google Flights for a quick price check on a specific route.