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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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Buen servicio
February 7, 2026

Buena experiencia me siento satisfecho con la misma

Date of experience: January 28, 2026
Mauritius
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Smartfares listed the best flight option in terms of price on Kayak. Throughout the entire booking process, the same price was listed. After completing the payment details and pushing the purchase button, I looked at my credit card account and noticed that they charged 7% more than the price shown on Kayak, and their own website. I didn't select anything to increase the price.

Date of experience: January 27, 2026
Brazil
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Je suis déçu
February 7, 2026

Vous annulez mon vol alors que c'est un vol important et vous me dites que vous allez enlever 110 dollars us dans la somme dépensé pour l'achat du billet ce qui est inadmissible. Je vais porter plainte chez qui de droit

Date of experience: January 28, 2026
Serbia
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Clear and fast
February 7, 2026
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The booking process was quick and easy, with clear information and instant confirmation. Everything went smoothly, and I'm very satisfied with the service.

Date of experience: January 28, 2026

So far it was easy to proceed
February 6, 2026
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So far it was easy to proceed

Date of experience: January 27, 2026
California
1 review
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Got the flights I needed
February 7, 2026

Using SmartFares was perfect to find a flight when my original one was canceled. I had to be careful, because I chose an add-on option when I meant not to include the add-on, but the staff at SmartFares helped with that situation. Happy with this option!

Date of experience: January 23, 2026
Washington
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February 7, 2026

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Date of experience: January 27, 2026
California
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Easy and Fast Smooth Booking Process!
February 6, 2026

SmartFares exceeded my expectations with their intuitive platform and excellent customer service. The booking process was incredibly smooth and straightforward, making it easy to find and purchase flights at competitive prices. Their website is user-friendly and responsive, allowing me to compare options effortlessly. I appreciate the transparent pricing with no hidden fees. The confirmation was instant, and I received all necessary details promptly. Highly recommended for anyone looking for reliable flight bookings!

Date of experience: January 27, 2026
Zimbabwe
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Suprised
February 6, 2026
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Smooth and easy was worried though when my ticket confirmation came late but figured the timezone difference could be the reason

Date of experience: January 27, 2026

Thank for a clear service
February 1, 2026
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Thank for a clear service

Date of experience: January 22, 2026
Pennsylvania
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Buena
February 6, 2026

Muy buena desde el primer momento boletos más baratos

Date of experience: January 26, 2026
Peru
1 review
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Práctica y con asistencia
February 5, 2026
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Buenos precios y te brindan asistencia. 1era vez buena experiencia.

Date of experience: January 26, 2026

Everythngs great
January 31, 2026
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Everythngs great

Date of experience: January 21, 2026
Georgia
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PAID ALMOST DOUBLE
February 4, 2026

Worst experience of my life. Paid one price for a ticket only to be told I couldn't get that flight because the airline is no longer fly planes. Then had to pay almost double to rebook

Date of experience: January 25, 2026
Mozambique
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Horrible
February 4, 2026

After booking, I was told that the fare I had booked was sold out and I had to pay more.

I asked to cancel the ticket and the person assisting kept trying to negotiate a new fare, offering discounts.

I asked multiple times that they cancel if the fare was unavailable and in the end they confirmed the ticked at the same fare that was booked.

The experience gave me a lot of anxiety and was very bullish. In the end, I was relieved to get confirmation of the tickets I booked.

Date of experience: January 21, 2026
Arizona
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$#*!ing $#*!
February 3, 2026

Advisors were not help and would hang up on me without saying a word. I don't think I have ever had such $#*! experience with customer service. I am never the type to write reviews but holy $#*! it was hot $#*! customer service. Did the people who trained all the employees even get trained himself. Tried to save a couple bucks but it was not worth the hassle of going thru this company. If you can change my rating to 0 stars I'd appreciate it

Date of experience: January 24, 2026
California
1 review
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Quick, easy and affrodable
February 3, 2026
Updated review

Easy site to navigate, great deals and I was able to find and purchase the tickets I wanted quickly and efficiently. Definitely would recommend!

Date of experience: January 23, 2026

So far so good
February 2, 2026
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So far so good.

Date of experience: January 23, 2026
California
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😁
February 3, 2026
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😁😁😁😝🤑🤩🥰🥲😚🤩😉😙

Date of experience: January 23, 2026

🤙🤙👍🍯👍🤙🐝🙏😎😎
February 2, 2026
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🤙🤙👍🍯👍🤙🐝🙏😎😎

Date of experience: January 22, 2026
South Africa
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Poor zanagent, email service!
February 2, 2026

Tried fixing payment as bank declined as suspected fraud. Tried 5 days, 4 emails, 7 times on zenagent, with no feedback or disconnection. Phones 2 times, holding on for more than 10 min. Eventually got through and qouted 35% more than I can get on Kayak with smartfares! This is unexceptable and trying to extort clients!

Date of experience: January 23, 2026
GB
1 review
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Once I paid and talk customer care they told the ticket price are high now you have to pay more which is wrong I ask them to refund and they say they will deduct 50 gbp and asking to may be extra 50 Gbp for ticket and it's was such a worst experience.

Date of experience: January 20, 2026
Ireland
1 review
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Mmmm thought i was being robbed.
February 2, 2026
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At first i thought the smart fare was good until I recieved an email my card was declined because of a small error on my behalf by not adding the fact that i asked to have a seat beside the window which was extra and not adjusting my payment accordingly. I called the required number to sort the issue out until the representative named Cooper then wanted to charge me more for my booking as he said the price had gone up and the original price i wanted was no more. After I agreed and realised that I am being duped by what he said and I agreed I phoned Cooper back and had a bit of a heated discussion with cooper and wanted to cancel the booking. After rebooting my phone and refreshing the site i checked to see if the fares had indeed gone up by 50 us dollars and they had not. I informed Cooper of this and he stated that it takes awhile for it to be updated and i told him that i would cancel and rebook on the same fare i originally booked it on to prove my point. Cooper then decided to reverse the increased booking to the original booking i had made and was to refund me back 50 us dollars. I agreed to that and asked for it in writing the refund and the receipt of the booking which I finally got in my emails. Matter resolved after standing my ground. I thanked Cooper for the change.

Date of experience: January 22, 2026

Very good prices
February 1, 2026
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Very good prices.

Date of experience: January 22, 2026
Argentina
1 review
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Intention to make incorrect charges
February 1, 2026
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I contacted the chat support because my card payment was declined, but the website wouldn't let me enter another card. The chat support provided helpful assistance, but afterward, I received two emails attempting to charge me an additional fee for a cost update, which I wasn't notified about when I made my last, successful payment.

Date of experience: January 22, 2026

Nada que agregar
January 28, 2026
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Nada que agregar

Date of experience: January 18, 2026
Virginia
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Great Price and Service
February 1, 2026
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The price was the best and the service was very smooth. Got an airline confirmation in a day and I was able to verity my reservation with the airline. All is good to go!

Date of experience: January 22, 2026

It's been easy enough to follow the directions and...
January 28, 2026
Previous review

It's been easy enough to follow the directions and smooth transaction so far.

Date of experience: January 18, 2026