Expedia Upgrades Flight Deals with New Interactive Map

Expedia® is unveiling a new interactive map as part of the Flight Deals feature in its app that helps travelers spot standout airfares at a glance, offering greater confidence in finding the best value flights.

Interactive Map Discovery:
Available in the Expedia app (iOS), lets travelers visually explore standout airfares worldwide at a glance.

Smart Filters:
Users can set trip duration, travel dates, and create custom notifications for new deals.

Machine Learning Powered:
Proprietary models evaluate millions of flights daily, flagging fares at least 20% below predicted prices for the route.

Quality Control:
Filters out flights with more than one stop or excessively long layovers, focusing on smart routing and reasonable connections.

Savings Snapshot:
- Majority of deals: 20–35% below typical predictions
- About 1 in 10: 60% below estimated route price

User Experience
- Accessible under the “Search” → “Find Deals” tab in the app.
- Travelers select a home airport and instantly browse global destinations with highlighted price differences.
- Personalized alerts ensure travelers don’t miss new opportunities.

Timing Insights
- Based on 2025 trends, the best months for Flight Deals were July, October, and November.

Leadership Perspective
- CJ Allen, VP of Product at Expedia:
- Emphasized the tool’s role in turning “the spark of wanting to travel” into a real trip.
- Highlighted flexibility for travelers who are open to destinations if the deal is right.

This upgrade positions Expedia as more than just a fare tracker—it’s now a trip discovery engine, helping travelers dream big while ensuring value and convenience.