The Expedia app fits best when you're pricing a trip as a whole rather than one piece at a time. You can ask for flights and a hotel in the same conversation, change the dates or budget in a follow-up, and see Expedia's current prices and availability without re-running searches. It suits travelers who already use Expedia, including One Key members, since the booking itself still happens on Expedia.
You don't always have to name it: Expedia says a general question such as flights between two cities can lead ChatGPT to suggest the app. Starting your message with "Expedia" makes sure it's used.
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Expedia lets you search flights and hotels worldwide in everyday language and see real-time prices, availability and photos in the conversation. You can compare prices, view hotels on a map and link your Expedia account for member deals, then continue on Expedia to book and earn One Key rewards.
What you need
- A ChatGPT account, signed in. Expedia launched in ChatGPT on October 6, 2025. You don't need to download Expedia's own mobile app.
- A supported country. Expedia's own pages disagree. Its launch announcement says logged-in users outside the EU on the Free, Go, Plus and Pro plans. Its product page lists the US, Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, India, Singapore and Mexico, on the Free, Plus and Pro plans. If Expedia doesn't appear in your Plugin Directory, region is the likely reason; in a work account, an admin may have turned it off.
- To install it. Expedia's instructions still mention ChatGPT's Connectors page; since July 2026 that's the Plugin Directory. Find Expedia, select Install plugin, then start a new chat. See how to install plugins in ChatGPT.
- An Expedia account, if you want member deals. The directory listing says you can link your Expedia account in ChatGPT for member deals and personalized recommendations.
Good to know
- Booking finishes on Expedia. Select Book on Expedia and you're taken to the flight or property page to confirm. The booking then appears in the Trips section on Expedia.
- Double-check before you pay. Expedia says the results use live Expedia data but, because AI is involved, can occasionally be wrong or out of date.
- Saving options happens on Expedia. After clicking through, you can save a stay to Trip Planner with the heart icon or turn on price tracking for a flight.
- One Key rewards are earned when you book on Expedia, according to the listing.
- What the app can see. When connected, ChatGPT may share relevant chats and memories with Expedia, under Expedia's terms and privacy policy.
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How to use
- 1Add it in ChatGPT
Open Expedia in ChatGPT's Plugin directory (button above), select + to add it and sign in if asked.
- 2Use it in a chat
Type @ in the composer and pick Expedia, or start your message with its name. ChatGPT may also suggest it when it fits what you ask.
Things to ask
- “Expedia, show me hotels near the beach in Cancun”
- “Expedia, find flights from Seattle to Cancun in February”
- “Expedia, find family friendly resorts in Cancun”
- “Expedia, compare hotels near downtown Chicago for next weekend”
Disconnect
- 1Disconnect it in ChatGPT
Open Settings, then Apps or Plugins (the label depends on your rollout), select Expedia and choose Disconnect. ChatGPT stops acting through your account; past conversations aren't deleted.
Expedia: common questions
- Is the Expedia ChatGPT app free?
Yes. Expedia says the app works on ChatGPT's Free plan as well as paid plans, and neither Expedia nor OpenAI mentions a charge for connecting it. You pay Expedia's price for any flight or hotel you book on its site. App use can count toward your ChatGPT plan's usage limits.
- Can ChatGPT book my flight or hotel on Expedia?
No. Expedia's FAQ says you explore and plan in ChatGPT, but booking happens on Expedia. When you're ready, select Book on Expedia and you're taken straight to the flight or property page to confirm. The finished booking shows up in the Trips section of Expedia, like any other booking.
- What's the difference between the Expedia app and the Expedia plugin?
Since July 2026, ChatGPT's directory lists integrations as plugins. A plugin is the installable package, and it can contain one or more apps and skills. The Expedia plugin and this app point to the same directory entry: installing the plugin is how you get the Expedia app in your chats.
- Do I need to link my Expedia account?
Not to search. Expedia's setup steps only involve installing the app and asking for flights or stays. Linking your Expedia account is optional; the directory listing says it adds member deals and personalized recommendations. Either way, you complete the booking on Expedia, which is where One Key rewards are earned.
Learn more
Guide updated Oct 24, 2026. Sources: expedia.com, expedia.com, chatgpt.com, help.openai.com.