Oak + Odyssey vs. Kayak

#CheapTravelChallenge

It’s time for another #cheaptravelchallenge! The purpose of this challenge is to show you how travel search engines don’t always find the cheapest route. They definitely do a great job if you have zero flexibility in your travel plans. But if you’re willing to budge on dates a bit or fly into a different airport, then the customization that Oak + Odyssey provides is the way to go :) Let’s get started!

The Challenge: Find the cheapest flights from Springfield, MO to Puerto Rico in October 2017.

The Competition: Kayak

The Results: The search on Kayak resulted in a $535 round-trip ticket from SGF to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Using Oak + Odyssey, I found a way to get from SGF to San Juan for a total of $355. 
By using Oak + Odyssey, you would save a total of $180. That's six tanks of gas, a pair of Ray-bans, or another weekend getaway! 

*Side note: Kayak is a great tool to use, however, this challenge is meant to show you that there are many workarounds and customizations that aren't picked up by search engines like Kayak. 

See the two flight itinerary comparisons below and be sure to book your next trip with Oak + Odyssey.

Happy Traveling

Oak + Odyssey vs. Google Flights

#CheapTravelChallenge

I get a lot of questions on how Oak + Odyssey is different than someone just going onto Kayak or Travelocity and searching for a flight. I decided this would be a great way to show y’all how we differ and how you can save even more money by using Oak + Odyssey.

Tavel search engines don’t always find the cheapest route. They definitely do a great job if you have zero flexibility in your travel plans. But if you’re willing to budge on dates a bit or fly into a different airport, then the customization that Oak + Odyssey provides is the way to go :) Let’s get started!

The Challenge: Find the cheapest flights from Kansas City to London in 2017.

The Competition: Google Flights

The Results: Using Google Flights, the cheapest round-trip tickets I could find were in November for $910. Using Oak + Odyssey, the cheapest tickets we were able to find were in September for $569. *Drumroll please* By using Oak + Odyssey, you would save a total of $341. That's 341 small fries at McDonalds, a three year subscription to Netflix or your next weekend getaway.

*Side note: Google Flights is an amazing tool that I use all the time, however, this challenge is meant to show you that there are many workarounds and customizations that aren't picked up by search engines like Google Flights. 

See the two flight itinerary comparisons below and be sure to book your next trip with Oak + Odyssey.

Google Flights - $910

Miles Travel - KC to Orlando $124

Miles Travel - Orlando to London $445

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Atlanta → Lima, Peru $370

The Amazon rainforest, ancient ruins, Machu Picchu and more.

Fly from Atlanta, GA to Lima, Peru for $370 roundtrip. Right now, we're seeing these flights in May on Spirit Airlines. Take a step back in time and experience the most ancient city in America. Visit the Sacred Valley filled with fertile farmland and Spanish colonial villages. Hike to Machu Picchu to see the heart of the Incan Empire.  

See flight itinerary below: 

*Spirit is a budget airline, which means nothing is included except a small personal item. However, you can easily add a bag for an additional cost. 

$109 Summer Bargain to Bergen

Bergen, Norway

Photo Credit: Azamara Club Cruises

Fly to Norway in July for $109 one-way or $330 roundtrip on Norwegian Air. Bergen, Norway is surrounded by mountains and fjords, including the longest the fjord in the country - Sognefjord. This city is the second largest in Norway, but keeps a small town charm with it's colorful wooden houses and laid-back culture. 

Happy Traveling

Around the World for $1,065

India, Europe, the Philippines & more. Experience a trip that takes you completely around the world for only $1,065.

Your journey begins here: 

April 18 
> LA to Manila $363 via EVA Air

April 23
> Manila to Kochi, India $111 (5608 PHP) via AirAsia

April 26
> Kochi to Mumbai, India $40 (2625 INR) via Jet Airways

April 27
> Mumbai to Munich, Germany $279 (18395 INR) via Oman Air

April 29
> Munich to Alicante, Spain $52 (49 Euros) via Transavia

May 2
> Alicante to London, England $20 (19 Euros) via Monarch Airlines

May 5
> London to Los Angeles, CA $200 via Norwegian Air

Grand Total = $1,065

Happy Traveling