# FLIGHT SEARCH MCP FOR VS CODE
Add a flight search MCP server to VS Code. GitHub Copilot agent mode can then search ~300 airlines, read fare rules, and create a checkout link from the chat panel.
# connect in vs code
One click
Add to VS Code (one click) →
Or from the terminal
code --add-mcp '{"name":"flightclaw","type":"http","url":"https://mcp.flightclaw.com/mcp"}'
click to copy · then sign in with your email and the 6-digit code
Or in .vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"flightclaw": { "type": "http", "url": "https://mcp.flightclaw.com/mcp" }
}
}
click to copy · this shares the server with everyone who opens the workspace
Then open Copilot Chat, switch to Agent mode, and check that the flightclaw tools are on in the tools picker. No API key. VS Code opens a browser for the email-code sign-in (OAuth) the first time.
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# what copilot can now do
conference in seattle next friday, cheapest nonstop from SFO
searching SFO → SEA, nonstop only...
$89 AS 1123 · SFO 07:00 → SEA 09:05 · nonstop
$104 UA 2410 · SFO 10:15 → SEA 12:22 · nonstop
put both in docs/trip.md and open a checkout for the alaska one
trip.md written · checkout link ready
# prompts to try in copilot agent mode
- “compare economy and premium economy JFK to LAX on the 14th and write a table to fares.md”
- “find a return flight from Austin on sunday evening, max one stop”
- “check the status of my last booking and tell me the bag allowance”
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# tools copilot 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
How do I add an MCP server to VS Code?
Use the one-click link, run code --add-mcp, or add the server to .vscode/mcp.json under servers.
Does VS Code support remote MCP servers with OAuth?
Yes. For an HTTP server that needs sign-in, VS Code opens a browser for the authorization the first time it connects.
Which Copilot mode uses MCP tools?
Agent mode. Switch Copilot Chat to Agent and turn on the flightclaw tools in the tools picker.
Should I use the user or the workspace config?
The one-click link and code --add-mcp add flightclaw for you only. Put it in .vscode/mcp.json only if your whole team wants it in that repo. Each person still signs in with their own email.
Does it work in Cursor too?
Yes. See the Cursor setup.