Stop scrolling, start comparing. The cheapest ticket isn’t always the best value. Use these 8 Wego moves to filter noise, build a shortlist, and book flights + hotels in minutes.
1. Pin your outbound so you can compare return airlines without losing your pick
- What it is: A checkbox that “locks” (pins) your departure flight on round-trip searches so it stays fixed while you browse return options.
- Why it works: You stop re-selecting the outbound every time, so comparing airlines on the return leg becomes a quick scan, not a reset loop.
- Do it on Wego: Search round-trip, choose your preferred outbound, tap the checkbox to lock/pin it, and then scroll return options across airlines.
- Pro tip: Pin first, then compare returns by total trip price.
2. Sort by “Cheapest” to instantly stack-rank airlines by price
- What it is: Wego’s sort option that ranks results from “Cheapest,” pulling a price-first airline comparison to the top.
- Why it works: You skip “recommended” noise and get a clean price leaderboard across airlines and other booking platforms.
- Do it on Wego: On results, tap Sort and choose Cheapest.
3. Compare “all-in” totals to avoid hidden fees
- What it is: Wego displays the total cost, including taxes, surcharges, and baggage fees, upfront.
- Why it works: You can compare a low-cost carrier vs a full-service airline without tapping into checkout just to discover the “real” price.
- Do it on Wego: In the results list, compare airlines using the shown Total price (not a teaser fare).
4. Check baggage + change rules before you click into every option
- What it is: Wego shows key fare rules like baggage allowance and change policies directly in the search flow.
- Why it works: You’ll quickly see when a slightly pricier airline is actually a better value because it includes what you need.
- Do it on Wego: While scrolling through results, compare airlines by baggage allowance and change policy right in the listing.
5. Choose “Book on Wego” when you want the fastest airline checkout
- What it is: A tag that shows which airlines would let you book internally within the app (e.g., flynas or flyadeal), versus being redirected out.
- Why it works: Booking within the app saves you time and lets you book the flight you selected instead of a flight at a potentially different time or with a different price tag.
- Do it on Wego: On results, look for the Book on Wego label & pick it when you want a quicker checkout path.
6. Compare single-airline itineraries vs mixed-carrier combos
- What it is: Wego can surface combinations by mixing airlines across outbound/inbound legs in key routes, sometimes twice than its competitors.
- Why it works: Mixed-carrier can beat one-airline round-trips on price or timing, so you see the real trade-offs fast.
- Do it on Wego: After you shortlist a “same airline” round-trip, scan alternatives that mix carriers for one or both legs.
- Pro tip: If you’re timing-sensitive, compare mixed combos mainly on arrival time first, price second.
7. Filter for “Cheapest Direct” to compare nonstop airlines head-to-head
- What it is: A filter for the “cheapest direct option” that removes layover noise and isolates nonstop carriers.
- Why it works: When you only want nonstop, this turns your results into a clean airline face-off.
- Do it on Wego: Open filters and direct only, and then choose the cheapest first tab to compare the nonstop airlines that remain.
8. Log in and check Member Rates before you decide your “winner” airline
- What it is: Wego can show “Member Rates” for specific airline partners that guest users won’t see.
- Why it works: A premium airline can end up priced close to a budget carrier once member pricing appears, saving you from a bad “cheap-first” pick.
- Do it on Wego: Log in and refresh your flight results. Re-check your top 3 airlines for member pricing.
Bonus option to ensure you are truly getting the best via the Wego app:
9. Check hotels right after you shortlist airlines
- What it is: A quick pivot to hotels once your “top 2–3 airlines” are set, so you compare the total trip value, not just the flight.
- Why it works: You can change your option for the “best airline” once you know the hotel prices in the areas that match your arrival time.
- Do it on Wego: Tap over to Hotels after you shortlist airlines, pick a couple of areas, and compare nightly totals before you lock your flight.
