# FLIGHT SEARCH IN CHATGPT
Add flight search to ChatGPT with one MCP connector. ChatGPT gets live fares from ~300 airlines, compares them in the chat, and sends you a secure checkout link to book. It works through ChatGPT developer mode, so you can add it today.
# connect in chatgpt
- Open ChatGPT settings.
- Go to Settings → Security and login and turn on Developer mode (Pro, Plus, Business, Enterprise, Edu).
- Create an app with +. URL:
https://mcp.flightclaw.com/mcp. Authentication: OAuth.
- Enter your email, then the 6-digit code we send you, and approve.
No API key. Sign-in is by email and a 6-digit code (OAuth).
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# what chatgpt can now do
cheapest round trip SFO to Tokyo, leave oct 12, back oct 26, economy
searching HND and NRT...
$812 ZG 25 · SFO 13:10 → NRT 16:05+1 · nonstop
$894 UA 837 · SFO 11:25 → HND 15:00+1 · nonstop
does the ZIPAIR fare include a checked bag?
no · carry-on only. the United fare includes 2 checked bags.
# prompts to try in chatgpt
- “find a weekend in Lisbon from Boston under $600 in november”
- “compare nonstop vs one-stop to Sydney from LAX, business class”
- “book the 9am flight for me and my partner, use our saved names”
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# tools chatgpt gets
- search_flights — route, date, return date, cabin, passengers, max connections
- get_offer — full price, bags and fare rules for one offer
- create_checkout — secure checkout link and the exact total to pay
- get_order / cancel_order — check or cancel a booking
- save_traveler / list_travelers — saved passport names for booking
- set_preferences — cabin rules, airlines and seats to remember
See the full MCP server reference and the docs.
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# pricing
The MCP server is free to connect and search. When you book, you pay the airline fare plus a 5% + $3 booking fee (minimum $12), shown as a separate line at checkout.
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# FAQ
Can ChatGPT search for flights?
Yes. Add flightclaw as a connector in developer mode and ChatGPT can search live fares from about 300 airlines by route, dates, cabin and stops.
What are ChatGPT connectors and MCP?
ChatGPT connectors (apps) let ChatGPT call outside tools. A custom connector points at a remote MCP server, such as https://mcp.flightclaw.com/mcp.
Which ChatGPT plans support a custom MCP connector?
Developer mode is available on Pro, Plus, Business, Enterprise and Edu plans.
Can ChatGPT book the flight?
Yes. ChatGPT creates a secure checkout link. You pay the fare plus the booking fee by card on that page.
Does it use Google Flights?
No. It gives ChatGPT live flight search, with fares from ~300 airlines through Duffel. flightclaw is not affiliated with Google, OpenAI or any airline.