# FLIGHT SEARCH MCP CONNECTOR FOR PERPLEXITY
Add flightclaw to Perplexity as a custom remote connector. Perplexity can then search ~300 airlines with live prices, read fare rules, and create a checkout link inside the chat.
# connect in perplexity
Add a custom connector
- Go to Account settings → Connectors and click + Custom connector.
- Select Remote.
- Name:
flightclaw
- MCP Server URL:
https://mcp.flightclaw.com/mcp
click to copy
- Authentication: OAuth. Transport: Streamable HTTP.
- Save, then sign in with your email and the 6-digit code.
Custom connectors need a Pro, Max or Enterprise plan. Use them in the Perplexity web or desktop app. The Comet browser does not support custom connectors.
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# what perplexity can now do
long weekend in phoenix, leave denver april 18 after work
searching DEN → PHX after 17:00...
$94 WN 2281 · DEN 18:05 → PHX 19:45 · nonstop
$117 F9 1409 · DEN 19:30 → PHX 21:12 · nonstop
which one includes a carry-on?
WN 2281 includes a carry-on · F9 charges for it
# prompts to try in perplexity
- “research the best week to visit Kyoto in spring, then price flights from LAX for that week”
- “find a nonstop from Boston to Dublin and summarise the bag rules”
- “compare the total cost of two flights including the booking fee”
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# tools perplexity 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. A change to a booking costs $6 plus any airline fare difference.
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# FAQ
Does Perplexity support custom MCP servers?
Yes. Pro, Max and Enterprise users can add a remote MCP server as a custom connector, with OAuth, API key or no authentication.
Does it work in Comet?
No. Comet does not support custom connectors. Use the Perplexity web or desktop app.
Which settings do I choose?
Choose Remote, OAuth and Streamable HTTP. flightclaw does not use an API key.
How is this different from Perplexity search?
Perplexity search reads web pages. The flightclaw connector returns live bookable offers and can create a checkout link.
Can an Enterprise admin add it for everyone?
Yes. Admins add it in Enterprise settings under Connectors permissions. Each person still signs in with their own email.