How to Track Flight Prices (Step-by-Step)

You found a flight. Now what?

You've searched Google Flights, compared options, and found the flight you want. Maybe it's American Airlines 1247, JFK to LAX, departing March 15th at 8:30am. The price is $342. You think it might drop. Here's how to track it.

Step 1: Note the flight details

Before you leave Google Flights, write down these four things:

• Airline — American Airlines, Delta, United, etc.
• Route — Departure and arrival airports (JFK to LAX)
• Date — The departure date (March 15, 2026)
• Current price — What it costs right now ($342)

If it's a round-trip, note the return date too. You don't need the flight number — the airline + route + date is enough to identify the fare.

Step 2: Set a target price

Your target price is the number that makes you hit "book" without hesitation. A good rule of thumb: set it 15-20% below the current price.

If the flight is $342, a target of $275-$290 is reasonable. Don't set it absurdly low — $150 for a cross-country nonstop isn't happening. Be realistic but ambitious. You can always adjust later if the target feels too aggressive.

How to know if the current price is good

Google Flights shows a price graph for your route across different dates. If the current price is already in the "low" range compared to typical fares, set a modest target (5-10% below). If it's in the "high" range, aim for 20-25% below.

Step 3: Set up tracking on Flight Fare Pro

Go to flightfare.pro and fill in the tracking form:

1. Select your airline from the dropdown
2. Enter your departure and arrival airports
3. Pick your departure date (and return date for round-trips)
4. Enter your target price
5. Hit Track This Flight

That's it. Flight Fare Pro will check the price of that specific flight every hour. When the fare drops below your target, you'll get an email with the current price and a direct link to book.

Step 4: Wait (but don't just wait)

Price tracking works best when you give it time. If your trip is 6 weeks away, you've got a solid window for a drop. A few things to keep in mind while you wait:

• You'll get a daily summary email showing the current price of your tracked flight, so you stay informed even when the price hasn't hit your target yet.
• Adjust your target if needed. If prices are trending up across the board, you might want to raise your target slightly and book before it climbs further.
• Don't wait past 3 weeks before departure. Inside that window, prices almost always go up. If your flight is less than 21 days out and the price is reasonable, book it.

Step 5: Book when you get the alert

When the price drops below your target, you'll receive an email from Flight Fare Pro. Act quickly — cheap fares don't last. We've seen drops last as little as 2-4 hours before the price bounces back. The email includes the current price and a link so you can go straight to booking.

What if the price never drops?

It happens. Not every flight gets cheaper. If your departure date is approaching and the price has stayed flat or climbed, here's the call:

• More than 3 weeks out: Keep tracking. There's still time.
• 2-3 weeks out: Consider booking at the current price. The risk of a spike is rising.
• Under 2 weeks: Book now. Waiting longer almost never pays off at this point.

Tracking doesn't guarantee a price drop. But it does guarantee you won't miss one. That's the whole point.