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SmartFares Reviews Summary

SmartFares presents a mixed reputation among its customers. On the positive side, many users appreciate the affordability and efficiency of the booking process, noting that customer service representatives can be helpful and responsive when issues arise. However, significant concerns persist regarding discrepancies between quoted prices and final charges, as well as frustrating experiences with customer service, particularly related to refunds and booking confirmations. Overall, while some customers report satisfactory experiences, a notable number express dissatisfaction with pricing transparency and support, indicating room for improvement in communication and service consistency.

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Cayman Islands
1 review
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Good
December 5, 2025
Updated review

Good so far. I don't like how I ment to fill out a survey before I fly. The email is crafted in a way that makes me feel like It's a required action.

Date of experience: November 25, 2025
April T. SmartFares Rep
4 months ago

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your feedback—we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear things have been good so far.

We understand your concern about the survey email. Please rest assured that completing the survey is completely optional, and you’re not required to fill it out before your flight.

Thank you again for choosing us through the Jet Cost app. If there’s anything else we can assist you with, we’re here to help.

Regards,
Smartfares


Good
December 5, 2025
Previous review

Good so far. I don't like how I ment to fill out a survey before I fly. The email is crafted in a way that makes me feel like It's a required action.

Date of experience: November 25, 2025
Costa Rica
1 review
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Todo bien
December 4, 2025
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Todo bien, me gustó mucho el precio y el vuelo directo

Date of experience: November 23, 2025

Todo bien
December 4, 2025
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Todo bien, me gustó mucho el precio y el vuelo directo

Date of experience: November 23, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Poor telephone respond
December 3, 2025

Had mistakes on my confirmation phoned the suppled number, got the wrong department and the person ended up hanging up on me. On the third call i got through to a person who could help me. Very upsetting.

Date of experience: November 22, 2025
April T. SmartFares Rep
4 months ago

Dear Customer,

We sincerely apologize for the frustrating experience you had with our phone support and confirmation process. Your feedback is important to us, and we are taking steps to improve our service to prevent this from happening again.

Please feel free to reach out directly for any future assistance—we’re here to help.

Regards,
Smartfares

TT
1 review
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Forced to review
December 3, 2025
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Don't want to leave a review but forced to under the pretext of confirmation of if I received my booking. Original experience was a 4/5 but changed to 1/5 after being tricked to review under false pretext.

Date of experience: November 23, 2025

Forced to review
December 3, 2025
Previous review

Don't want to leave a review but forced to under the pretext of confirmation of if I received my booking. Original experience was a 4/5 but changed to 1/5 after being tricked to review under false pretext.

Date of experience: November 23, 2025
DO
1 review
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Si Funciona
November 29, 2025

Realicé mi reserva y se hizo correctamente

Date of experience: November 19, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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Chicago to Tampa
November 29, 2025

excelente.mi sobrina compro mi pasaje rapidamente

Date of experience: November 19, 2025
Egypt
1 review
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Disatisfied
November 28, 2025
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1) no live chat on the site, only imitation 2) customer support only by phone - nonsense nowadays 3) incorrect information both for booking (I choose check-in luggage option and received ticket with no luggage by email) and when answering my claim (information about refund by phone differed from information contained in your customer service emails) 4) the customer support call was made during the overnight time with no care for time difference even though it can be clearly seen on the customer data. VERY LOW QUALITY service

Date of experience: November 18, 2025

Good but 1)no confirmation about luggage option with...
November 27, 2025
Previous review

Good but 1)no confirmation about luggage option with Royal Maroco, I have to rely on my choice at Momondo 2) too many options that are not really needed. Overall it's good

Date of experience: November 17, 2025
Finland
1 review
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- Due to the poor communication I had with one of the staff members, I ended up paying for an extra bag which I later cancelled out and only a third of what I paid for the bag was reimbursed.

- I also encountered a problem where the price increased after I had already selected the tickets and submitted my forms at the lower rate.

Date of experience: November 18, 2025
Zimbabwe
1 review
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Great customer service
November 28, 2025

I needed to top up on my airfare, and this was communicated quickly and efficiently. After my confirmation my booking details were sent quickly.

Date of experience: November 18, 2025
Japan
1 review
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Straightforward and best prices.
November 28, 2025
Updated review

Everything was simple and to the point. It is nice that there is a follow up afterwards to make sure you received your flight confirmation.

Date of experience: November 18, 2025

Very quick and straightforward
November 26, 2025
Previous review

Very quick and straightforward. Thank you!

Date of experience: November 16, 2025
New York
1 review
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Uninformed Customer Service
November 27, 2025

I tried to get my frequent flyer information added for a Star Alliance flight. I had to request over 8 times to have it be put in for Air Canada and not the operating carrier. The agents, 2 of them as the 1st one had given up, kept saying that they are partners so it can go under the operating carrier. I continued to inform the agents that I need the number to be listed as Air Canada's and not the operating carrier's and the agents continued to say that it is the same thing when it is not. It is clear the agents do not know about travel and need more training.

Date of experience: November 17, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Good Price
November 26, 2025

I had a great experience booking with SmartFares. The prices were very competitive—definitely lower than many other sites I checked—and the booking process was quick and straightforward. Everything went smoothly from start to finish, and I appreciated the clear communication throughout. Overall, good prices and a good experience. I would gladly use SmartFares again for future travel.

Date of experience: November 15, 2025
California
1 review
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So far so good
November 25, 2025

The experience has bern good so far although I am unclear whether my seats are confirmed, as I received a message that was unclear. I selected and paid for seats both directions of the round trip flight. It is a long flight and I want to make sure to be in the seats I selected. Thank you!

Date of experience: November 15, 2025
April T. SmartFares Rep
4 months ago

Dear Customer,

Thanks for sharing your experience—I'm glad things have started off well. I understand how important it is to have your seats confirmed for such a long trip; feel free to reach out directly so we can double-check your seating and ensure everything is set. Safe travels!

Regards,
Smartfares

South Africa
1 review
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NOT SATISFIED WITH YOUR PEICE CHANG
November 25, 2025

The price on ur aap and price you demanding from customer after booking complete is not good i have bad experience to by from your site.

Date of experience: November 15, 2025
Mexico
1 review
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Me quede con la duda de la confirmación de vuelo

Date of experience: November 14, 2025
Colombia
1 review
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No entiendo inglés
November 24, 2025
Updated review

No entiendo inglés entonces es difícil saber qué dicen los correos

Date of experience: November 14, 2025

No entiendo inglés
November 24, 2025
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No entiendo inglés entonces es difícil saber qué dicen los correos

Date of experience: November 14, 2025
Lebanon
1 review
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Good and smooth
November 24, 2025

Though it was good and smooth experience, yet needs some improvement,
1. Payment confirmation time
2. The itinerary: if can be as other portals as attachments will be better

Date of experience: November 14, 2025
April T. SmartFares Rep
4 months ago

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re pleased to hear your experience was smooth and appreciate your suggestions regarding payment confirmation and itinerary presentation, which we will carefully consider to enhance our service. We look forward to assisting you again soon.

Regards,
Smartfares

Massachusetts
1 review
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Good communication
November 23, 2025
Updated review

My booking was made and I got a detailed email afterwards confirming the flights ans pricing contact numbers etc.
So far so good! Greta service compared to other times I have booked!

Date of experience: November 13, 2025
April T. SmartFares Rep
4 months ago

Dear Customer,

Thank you for sharing such kind words about your booking experience! We strive to provide clear communication and great service at every step, so it means a lot to hear how smoothly everything went for you. Looking forward to helping with your next adventure!

Regards,
Smartfares


This rating is only in ease of booking …
November 21, 2025
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This rating is only in ease of booking …

Date of experience: November 11, 2025
South Africa
1 review
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The booking of the flight went smoothly
November 22, 2025

This is the first time booking a flight with SmartFares and had a good experience. The only thing I did find was the airfare that was given while booking was not the amount that came off the credit card.

Date of experience: November 12, 2025
California
1 review
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November 22, 2025

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Date of experience: November 11, 2025