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Plan your next getaway in seconds with KAYAK’s new AI Mode

Planning a trip has never been easier

By Amanda Teague Oct 17, 2025 5:00 AM

Kayak — Courtesy of KAYAK

Planning your next vacation just got a whole lot easier. KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, has rolled out AI Mode, a new feature that lets users plan entire trips simply by typing what they want, the same way they’d say it. The tool combines KAYAK’s powerful travel database with ChatGPT technology to deliver instant, conversational results across flights, hotels, and car rentals.

With this launch, KAYAK becomes the first major travel site to let users search and book complete trips using natural language. “Just tell us what you’re looking for in plain language, and we’ll answer the same way,” said Steve Hafner, KAYAK CEO, adding that AI Mode marks the company’s first public rollout from its internal AI platform, KAYAK.ai.

How to use AI Mode

Using KAYAK’s new AI Mode is as easy as starting a conversation. Simply click the “AI Mode” icon on KAYAK’s desktop or mobile browser to begin. From there, type your travel questions the way you’d naturally say them, no more dropdown menus or endless forms. The AI instantly compares real-time data from hundreds of travel providers, delivering tailored results across flights, hotels, and car rentals, all in one view.

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The launch couldn’t come at a better time, as KAYAK data shows mid-October through early November is the sweet spot for booking holiday travel deals. To inspire your next trip, KAYAK suggests trying festive, AI-friendly prompts like:

NYC hotels within a half mile of Rockefeller Center for one night, Dec. 23rd
Cheapest Caribbean destinations for a 7-day trip
Rent a car from ORD with room for 6 people + lots of Christmas presents
Flights from BOS to London for 2 adults, 2 kids, and a baby, Dec. 20-27

No matter what you’re planning, AI Mode makes trip planning faster, smarter, and a lot more fun.

Amanda, an accomplished freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio, is a dedicated explorer of both the world and the written word… Read Full Bio

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