Booking a flight

If you want to book a standalone flight, we offer flights to just about everywhere. Expedia TAAP offers you flights from over 500 airlines, including low-cost carriers, with access to 6,500+ airports*.

To learn how to book a flight on Expedia TAAP watch the video tutorial above or read the steps below:

1. Enter search parameters

From the homepage search widget select the Flights tab and choose the type of trip. You can select between Roundtrip, One-way or Multi-cty, if you want to add multiple travel destinations.

Next, enter your search parameters including the desired city or airport(s), number of travelers and the travel dates. You can also pre-select the preferred cabin class by using the drop-down menu on the top left.

Click Search.

When searching for a Multi-city trip click the (+) symbol to add more than 2 different flights.

2. Apply filters

To refine your search, use the filters on the left. You can filter by number of stops, airlines, total travel length, no cancel fees, preferred departure and arrival times, and more.

If the traveler has some flexibility, you can also click the alternative dates (when available) on the top of the search results, to help find the most suitable flight options.

3. Choose departure flight

When clicking on a flight option, a side-window will open where you can view the different air fares and review additional flight details such as seat and baggage options, and the applicable policies and restrictions. Since we're searching for a round-trip ticket, in this example, the prices reflect the lowest available rate for a round-trip.

4. Optional: Choose additional flight(s)

If you've searched for a roundtrip or multi-city trip, you will be prompted to book the return ticket or any additional flights next. Simply repeat the steps above to find the right options for your traveler.

5. Review the trip

After selecting all the preferred flight options, do a final review of the air fare details and policies, and click Check out to proceed with your booking.

6. Checkout

Enter the traveler(s) details, contact information, and passport number. You also have to option to add a frequent flyer program number for the airline, if applicable. Do a final review of the air fare rules and cancellation policy, complete the payment information, and click Complete Booking.

FAQs

Can I modify a flight once it's booked?

If a Modify button is not available on the itinerary details page, you may not be able to modify the booking online due to supplier-imposed restrictions. You can use the booking reference number found on the itinerary page to contact the airline directly.

How do I cancel a flight booking?

You can cancel partially and fully-refundable flights from the itinerary details page. Click the Cancel with Virtual Agent button and follow the prompts. If the Virtual Agent cannot assist, you will have the option to chat with a Live Agent.

Can I make multi-city flight bookings?

Yes. To place a multi-city flight booking from the Expedia TAAP homepage click the 'Flights' tab and select Multi-city. Enter your travel destinations and dates, and select 'Search'. Use the (+) to add additional flights to the search. Follow steps 2 to 6 as outlined above.

Can I earn commission on flight bookings?

To check if, and how much commission, your agency is eligible for on flight bookings, or any other product, visit the incentive plan page on your Expedia TAAP account. Please note, if you have Packages available on your Expedia TAAP point of sale, you will be able to get commission on the total trip cost, including the flights, taxes and fees, when you add at least another travel component (e.g. flight) to a property booking. To learn more watch this video tutorial on how to make a package booking.

*Expedia Group internal data, 2025