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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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Ireland
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Payment for Changes
November 8, 2025

Hi, Overall, my experience with your platform was good. However, I made a small mistake while entering a name, and I was charged an additional $187 to correct it. I understand that such changes can involve some administrative work, but I'd like to request that you consider allowing a 24-hour grace period for customers to make corrections without incurring extra charges. Many other platforms do provide free cancellations or modifications within this timeframe, and it would be a great customer-friendly improvement to your service. I'd really appreciate it if you could review this policy or make an exception in this case. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Date of experience: October 24, 2025
Montana
1 review
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I am guessing this is the on-line flight group where I had to select seating and pay for it after the ticket price was paid. This is the trend, however there was a time that the seating was included, where one still was able to pick their seat. Getting too costly to have constant tacking on of fees! Otherwise, kept me informed well and appreciate doing so!

Date of experience: October 30, 2025
Maine
1 review
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Easy check out
November 7, 2025

Easy check out. However, it is annoying to be forced to write a review. I've received two emails regarding this and it's not clear that my booking is complete without it.

Date of experience: October 28, 2025
April T. SmartFares Rep
1 day ago

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your feedback and for choosing us! We’re happy to hear that you found the checkout process easy and our prices affordable. We apologize for the confusion regarding the review request — submitting a review is completely optional, and your booking is already complete even if you don’t leave one.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and will work on making this clearer in the future.

Regards,
Smartfares

Panama
1 review
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Fallas
November 6, 2025

No son claros con los precios en la web aparecen otras tarifas y a la hora de pagar nos dicen que el precio sube, no es correcto, en otras ocasiones hemos comprado buenas promociones y nunca habia este problema con otras agencias de viaje

Date of experience: October 27, 2025
Macao
1 review
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Shameful
November 5, 2025

Why are you calling and harassing customers in such a rude and unprofessional manner? This number +1 *******528 is being called repeatedly. Why? Why? Why?

Date of experience: October 26, 2025
April T. SmartFares Rep
3 days ago

Dear Customer,

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and take your feedback very seriously. We understand your concern regarding the repeated calls.

Upon checking, it appears that our insurance team attempted to reach out a few times to offer optional travel coverage for your upcoming trip. These calls were intended purely as a courtesy, to ensure you were aware of the available protection options for your future travel—not to cause any frustration.

We truly regret if this came across as intrusive or unprofessional. Please know that this was never our intention.

We kindly request that you contact us directly so we can review this matter in detail and ensure your preferences are fully respected moving forward.

Regards,
Smartfares

Morocco
1 review
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GOOD
November 5, 2025

CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTION. When we chose other ITEM we cant explain my query.
Like for the example the price debited in my account 1062 euros and the invoice received in 1018 Euros.

Date of experience: October 26, 2025
Brazil
1 review
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Excelente
November 2, 2025

Rapidez búsqueda y en cierre de operación

Date of experience: October 23, 2025
Malta
1 review
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First time
November 2, 2025

It's my first time to use SmartFares, and I was amazed with the ease of it and the price offered. Such a great website. I will continue to deal with you guys for most of my upcoming travels.

Date of experience: October 23, 2025
Eswatini
1 review
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Day light robery
November 2, 2025

SmartFare has unexpectedly added multiple hidden costs, and I was shocked to be charged about USD 68 more than what was shown on your booking platform. This is completely unacceptable and feels like a clear case of misleading pricing. I request an immediate explanation and resolution.

Date of experience: October 23, 2025
Washington
1 review
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👍
November 1, 2025

La página esta un poco lenta pero espero todo valla bien con mi vuelo, siempre e sufrido inconvenientes con las compañías y aerolíneas y espero este sea la excepción

Date of experience: October 22, 2025
April T. SmartFares Rep
7 days ago

Dear Customer,

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re sorry to hear the page was a bit slow, but we’re happy to confirm that your booking has been successfully completed. A confirmation email has already been sent to your registered email address. If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us — we’re always here to help.

Safe travels, and we hope this trip is a smooth and enjoyable one!

Regards,
Smartfares

South Africa
1 review
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Really poor and dissapointing.
November 1, 2025

Very dissapointed with the service. An exsortinate amount to add a bag on. I have never expereinced this in all my time booking flights. Extra bag a third of the cost of the flight for two people. Absoluetly crazy!

Date of experience: October 22, 2025
South Africa
1 review
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Very disappointed
November 1, 2025

I was charged extra because the fare is in USD but I was quoted in Zar so that's what I should have paid. Not happy and will never use this booking platform again.

Date of experience: October 21, 2025
California
1 review
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Sad
October 31, 2025

I purchased my flight and chose the option to select my seats, so I paid extra for those seats, but they were never activated. I called you, and I was told that it could be done within 24 hours, but it wasn't done, and then I called again and was told 48 hours, and that didn't happen either. Later, after 48 hours, I contacted you again, and I was told that I would be refunded the cost. Now I'm waiting for the refund,. 😒

Date of experience: October 21, 2025
Argentina
1 review
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Rapidez
October 29, 2025

La información de mi pasaje me llego completa y breve tiempo

Date of experience: October 20, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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Goog
October 29, 2025

Excelente me gusta los precios y todo a tiempo

Date of experience: October 19, 2025
South Africa
1 review
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I called to ask for my booking to be reinstated and instead the agent went ahead and choose a flight that was R******* more and to get my refund I need to wait for 4 days which I don't even know if it will happen.

Date of experience: October 19, 2025
Nevada
1 review
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Needed a specific flight time and found this site and airline price was fair and booking was simple and easy given my previous booking experiences

Date of experience: October 19, 2025
Argentina
1 review
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Ok
October 28, 2025

Ok perfecto muy bueno muy satisfactorio muchas gracias

Date of experience: October 18, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Wrong informations
October 28, 2025

I bought the tickets with carry-on baggage included. I remember seeing it, but your confirmation shows none. And now you're asking me to pay 110 USD for the carry-on? Damn, that's bad...

Date of experience: October 13, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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Great experience... until it wasn't
October 26, 2025

SmartFares found a great flight at a great price, but after the booking went through and verified it was accurate on airlines own site, I received a call telling me they would have to cancel our flights unless we paid more money. They said the airline would no longer honor that fare. They eventually agreed to take less than they first asked for, which was still well below the airline's price, but it was a very frustrating experience.

Date of experience: October 15, 2025