• SmartFares

SmartFares

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4 / 5
Better Business Bureau
1.3 / 5
Corporate Values

Overview

SmartFares has a rating of 4.0 stars from 6,234 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with SmartFares most frequently mention good experience, customer service, and easy process. SmartFares ranks 16th among Travel sites.

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 73.7%
Positive
403
Neutral
37
Negative
107

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Positive highlights

  • Thank you for the great customer service and support.
  • It was fast, easy no problems with the booking process

Critical highlights

  • When I received the email confirmation, they charged for seat selection when I did not select any seating.
  • I proceeded to pay, believing I was purchasing the tickets at that exact Canadian Dollars price.
How would you rate SmartFares?
Business's Favorite Review

“Robbie provided an Excellent Support”

Sayed M.
3/20/22

While reading all the negative reviews online I was hesitant to use them at first. However, I have received excellent support from Robbie and got 3 business class tickets at the lowest price. I have verified the reservation through the airlines directly, all the sets are confirmed too. Thank you for the great customer service and support.

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Top Positive Review

“Fantastic”

ELIZABETH M.
3/9/24

I wish my other flight could have been booked through SmartFares. All the information I need is on one page and easy to understand. This flight is for the Dressage Olympics in Paris, an experience of a lifetime for me and the less travel stress I have the more I can enjoy this adventure. My total international flight number is 4 in this life so I'm not a savvy traveler. Thank you.

Reviews (6,234)

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Thumbnail of user elizabethm4339
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 9th, 2024
Verified purchase

I wish my other flight could have been booked through SmartFares. All the information I need is on one page and easy to understand. This flight is for the Dressage Olympics in Paris, an experience of a lifetime for me and the less travel stress I have the more I can enjoy this adventure. My total international flight number is 4 in this life so I'm not a savvy traveler. Thank you.

Reason I chose this business:

The flight information chose me.

Thumbnail of user marcied39
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 6th, 2024
Verified purchase

We booked a flight through Kayak to Alaska, who then booked us through SmartFares. I was a little confused but so far the experience has been very good. I had a question and contacted customer service at SmartFares and they were very helpful and patient as I tried to correct a mistake I made with travel date. Email confirmation and communication has been good too. Hopefully, the flight day experience will go without a hitch.

Reason I chose this business:

Through Kayak

Thumbnail of user kenk768
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 29th, 2024
Verified purchase

When I saw the ticket was cheaper than other sites than I was little skeptical and thought it may be a scam site or may be like other site who advertise cheaper fare and when you ready to book fare will jump by few hundred bucks or like they will charge extra credit card fees, but I was wrong it was smooth experience. Received the confirmation email right away and ticket number and confirmation from airline in 5-6 hours. Also they called to see if I need any other services like hotel or car. It was pleasant experience.

Reason I chose this business:

Not like some other site who advertise something else and charge something else.

Thumbnail of user kantilalg3
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 7th, 2024
Verified purchase

They should watch loop holes. We got good deal and easy trial. Now next to try at the airline support and assistance. Flight attendants, services and hassle free journeys.

Reason I chose this business:

Quick and good deal without any unnecessary questions.

Thumbnail of user staceyn142
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 6th, 2024
Verified purchase

Thank you for the smooth transaction. Its so nice to buy affordable tickets and get the best experience possible

Reason I chose this business:

Its reliable

Thumbnail of user emile28
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 21st, 2024
Verified purchase

I have a good experience so far. Thanks
I hope that the flight will be without any problem.

Thumbnail of user alexanderb832
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 27th, 2024
Verified purchase

I am not agreeing to make the changes and charges. You took my money and not provide me a ticket on time. It is very BAD, BAD, Service.
I am asking compensation from your company in amount of $275.00.
Your company stilled my money and my time.
My time is very expensive. If I will not get my ticket during next 24 hours I will go to court and will filing the clime for you company for Fake business, false advertisement and wasting my time.

Reason I chose this business:

It was my mistake. I will never call you again, and I will tell all people that you are VERY BAD company.

Tip for consumers:
Very bad service SmartFares provided. They stilled my money and my time. No tikets provided.

Products used:
I did not receive my Air Ticket from LAX to Tashkent

Thumbnail of user alyh32
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 18th, 2024
Verified purchase

Switch and bait practice going on here. I saw prices in Canadian dolllars but then was charged a US Dollar amount with came out to $31.00 more than the price on the screen. Customer Service (chat bot) said Oh the extra charge was from your bank. I tried to explain that the issue was with their website conversion program and well, they just did not acknowledge the issue. So buyer beware if you are in Canada. The price on the screen is NOT what you will be charged. Like I said, bait and switch.

Reason I chose this business:

I was on Kayak and it promoted your business.

Thumbnail of user shafeekb1
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 25th, 2024
Verified purchase

Very good. I am please. Easy to book. First time on this airline but so far looks good

Thumbnail of user alanh1242
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 25th, 2024
Verified purchase

My experience has been very good so far and, whilst my interaction with SmartFares has been minimal, I have nothing to complain about. I ordered tickets for an international flight, and I got tickets. Just one thing that would be nice to see is some control over the currency that's displayed. This would be a nice addition. Thanks.

Reason I chose this business:

This is my first experience with SmartFare and I was led to you via an online brokerage.

Thumbnail of user chrisj1669
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 16th, 2024

Terrible. Overcharged me and blamed my bank. Called the bank and they confirmed this to be untrue... Super suss then canceled my booking because the price "went up". ALL WITHIN 45 MINUTES. Then asked me how much am I willing to pay? Huh? Got the agent to repeat after me. I am not purchasing anything so I will be getting a full refund. Waste of time.

Tip for consumers:
Just skip this website.

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Thumbnail of user amym3445
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 11th, 2023
Verified purchase
• Updated review

Quick and easy throughout the process. When the selection listed give airline a seat preference for window or isle, there was no listing of a price associated (other choices had fees visible). At checkout there was no final price given before confirmation. After finalizing the purchase, then I saw a $90 fee for requesting a window seat without any actual seat assignment. Thankfully I called and was able to be assured they would refund that $90 within 48 hours.

Reason I chose this business:

Google search

Quick and easy
December 10th, 2023
Verified site experience
• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

Google search

Thumbnail of user maxines149
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 9th, 2024
Verified purchase

Overall, I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and convenient travel booking service. With its user-friendly interface, extensive network of partners, and top-notch customer support.

Reason I chose this business:

It has the lowest price

Thumbnail of user sherwinl7
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 2nd, 2024
Verified purchase

It was fine. User friendly enough experience.postal code was my only concern. They aren't commonly used here.

Reason I chose this business:

Kayak directed me there. I did not go to smartfares directly but I worked out fine.

Thumbnail of user yuanxing
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 9th, 2024
Verified purchase

Got a very cheap ticket from Smartfares, saved me more than 100 bucks compared to other websites. The confirmation came in within a few hours.

Thumbnail of user jorgej117
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 25th, 2024
Verified purchase

It's the first time i booked using smartfares and so far im amazed, very cheap price and almost instant issued tickets.

Reason I chose this business:

It just pop up while i was lloking for tickets

Thumbnail of user alans1630
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 8th, 2024
Verified purchase

I was on Kayak trying to book a ticket as I've done many times in the past. When I finished I was super surprised to see an email from SmartFares as this is the first time I've purchased anything and received an email from them. I guess it's no big deal, and I'll have to wait until my trip to see if there are any real problems. My concern is that if I need to find my confirmation information, I'm not going to remembered to search "SmartFares" to find the email with the information in it. Just more for me to remember. That's all

Reason I chose this business:

I didn’t know I was purchasing through SmartFares.

Thumbnail of user khailashs
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 19th, 2024
Verified purchase

Fast quick and good price. Pretty simple to use. This was my 1st time using SmartFares

Reason I chose this business:

Came across it and the price was one of the cheaper options plus i enjoyed the option to select baggage for each person

Thumbnail of user marianab94
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 22nd, 2024
Verified purchase

La experiencia ha sido Buena
Lo que mejoraría es que haya un detalle de lo que comprende el pasaje (ej si incluye o no maletas, si es reembolsable, etc) el paso antes del pago ofrecen productos para agregar pero no detalla lo que hasta el momento se eligió.
El Billete electrónico tampoco llega al mail, si queda habilitado en la pagina el chat online, la persona que te atiende te lo manda pero no seria algo practico.

Reason I chose this business:

Fue la pagina que encontré para poder hacer la compra de pasaje en la aerolínea de Uzbekistán. Es sencilla de usar.

Thumbnail of user henrys1011
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 21st, 2024
Verified purchase

I first experience this website, so far so good. Easy to follow instruction. And most of all very good price. Thank You.

Thumbnail of user housamh1
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 29th, 2024

Smart Fares
The website is inaccurate, unorganized... and the customer service is very bad and unprofessional.
I used this site once for international trip, and because of its failure, some letters were deleted from my name, which caused me to lose my reservation and money. When I tried to contact them to help me, they did not interact in a professional manner and asked me to book again and pay again. So I contacted the airline company and the problem was solved directly with them as well. I later discovered that the duration of the trip I had booked appeared on their website as 33 hours, but in reality it was about 43 hours.
Conclusion, it is the worst website I have ever dealt with in my life.

Tip for consumers:
The website is inaccurate, unorganized... and the customer service is very bad and unprofessional.
I used this site once for international trip , and because of its failure, some letters were deleted from my name, which caused me to lose my reservation and money. When I tried to contact them to help me, they did not interact in a professional manner and asked me to book again and pay again. So I contacted the airline company and the problem was solved directly with them as well. I later discove

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Thumbnail of user antonioc618
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 10th, 2024
Verified purchase

Good service easy to book and the fare was ok compared to other sites little bit more though

Reason I chose this business:

The fare was competitive

Thumbnail of user dariusl37
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 13th, 2024
Verified purchase

Everything has been a breeze and would definitely be looking to book through this agency in the future.

Reason I chose this business:

The price was just right.

Thumbnail of user sotheas
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 2nd, 2024
Verified purchase

The representative so rude to customers. They put customers down and don't care what they said. Also one more thing that on the website said we can cancel within 24h but when I call they gave me back only 700 something that I paid $1,256. It's first time in my life and last time also with this company. Bye bye...

Reason I chose this business:

I tried I thought it's good but it's not.

Thumbnail of user silviac182
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 18th, 2024
Verified purchase

Found the flight I needed fast and easily! I recommend you choose this site for your next trip.

Reason I chose this business:

You had the best price

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