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Is Skyscanner flexible date search better than Kayak for finding cheap roundtrip flights during the Thanksgiving holiday rush for our family?
ChatGPTgpt-6Geminigemini-3.5-flash-lite3 passes + 1 real-search37 queries10/30/2026
Download run
Gemini unique queries
34
0 in ≥ half the passes · stability 33%
ChatGPT real searches predicted
33%
1 of 3 matched the simulation
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
SEED QUERY
Is Skyscanner flexible date search better than Kayak for finding cheap roundtrip flights during the Thanksgiving holiday rush for our family?
34 unique queries · 3 passes
kayak flexible dates feature comparison
13 queries · 13 hits
skyscanner flexible date search vs kayak matrix holiday flights1xGoogle ↗
COMPARATIVE
skyscanner flexible date search vs kayak flexible dates thanksgiving flights1xGoogle ↗
COMPARATIVE
skyscanner flexible date search vs kayak price matrix comparison1xGoogle ↗
COMPARATIVE
kayak flexible dates weekend range thanksgiving flights1xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
kayak flexible search grid vs skyscanner grid price accuracy1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
kayak flexible dates feature guide and tips1xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
skyscanner vs kayak price accuracy hidden fees1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
skyscanner price alerts vs kayak price track for holiday season1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
skyscanner vs kayak hidden fees and pricing accuracy1xGoogle ↗
COMPARATIVE
kayak flexible dates feature guide1xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
how do flight aggregator flexible date calendars work1xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
kayak price alert setup guide for holiday flights1xGoogle ↗
ENTITY EXPANSION
kayak hacker fares thanksgiving roundtrip1xGoogle ↗
ENTITY EXPANSION
family holiday flight booking tips
13 queries · 13 hits
best flight booking site for large family holiday travel1xGoogle ↗
ENTITY EXPANSION
best flight aggregator for thanksgiving holiday travel deals1xGoogle ↗
ENTITY EXPANSION
best flight booking site for thanksgiving holiday travel deals1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
cheapest days to fly for thanksgiving week1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
when to book thanksgiving flights for best family group pricing1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
historical flight price trends thanksgiving week domestic flights1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
family group booking tips thanksgiving flights Skyscanner Kayak1xGoogle ↗
ENTITY EXPANSION
tips for booking holiday flights with children1xGoogle ↗
PERSONALIZED
tips for booking multi-passenger family flights during thanksgiving rush1xGoogle ↗
PERSONALIZED
when to book thanksgiving flights for best prices1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
best days to fly thanksgiving week to save money1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
tips for booking holiday flights with flexible dates reddit1xGoogle ↗
PERSONALIZED
thanksgiving flight prices historical data and trends1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
skyscanner whole month search guide
8 queries · 8 hits
how does skyscanner whole month search work for thanksgiving1xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
how to use skyscanner whole month search for cheap holiday flights1xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
how to use skyscanner whole month search for thanksgiving flights1xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
skyscanner whole month grid missing prices error1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
skyscanner price alerts holiday travel1xGoogle ↗
ENTITY EXPANSION
google flights vs skyscanner thanksgiving flexibility1xGoogle ↗
COMPARATIVE
skyscanner everywhere search feature thanksgiving travel1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
how to find multi passenger flight deals on skyscanner1xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (3)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 3 of 3 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 34 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
ChatGPT3 real searches · gpt-633% predicted
Thanksgiving 2026 flight booking holiday travel airfare advice flexible dates family Google ↗
Skyscanner flexible dates whole month search official help 2026 Google ↗
KAYAK flexible dates flight search +/- 3 days calendar official help Google ↗
- Search Skyscanner · skyscanner.com
- Search KAYAK · kayak.com
- Searching · help.skyscanner.net
- Cheap Flights, Airline Tickets & Airfare Deals · kayak.com
- Skyscanner vs. Kayak: Which Finds Cheaper Flights? · going.com
- 2026 Holiday Travel Index · media.hopper.com
- When to book holiday 2026 flights: KAYAK data on savings · kayak.com
- Google Flights data to find holiday deals and trending destinations · blog.google
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Colour
SimulatedReal search
Hover a query to see its counterpart · click a topic to focus it · zoom with Ctrl/⌘ + scroll, a pinch, double-click or +
Queries
34 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
skyscanner flexible date search vs kayak matrix holiday flights COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the functional differences between Skyscanner's whole month search and Kayak's flexible dates for holiday periods. | — | comparison_table | kayak flexible dates feature comparison | 1x of 3 | |
skyscanner flexible date search vs kayak flexible dates thanksgiving flights COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the direct functional differences between Skyscanner and Kayak when searching for flexible date ranges over Thanksgiving. | — | comparison_table | kayak flexible dates feature comparison | 1x of 3 | |
skyscanner flexible date search vs kayak price matrix comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand how the flexible date grid and calendar features directly compare between Skyscanner and Kayak. | — | comparison_table | kayak flexible dates feature comparison | 1x of 3 | |
how does skyscanner whole month search work for thanksgiving REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the mechanics of using Skyscanner's calendar view specifically for Thanksgiving week travel. | — | how_to_steps | skyscanner whole month search guide | 1x of 3 | |
how to use skyscanner whole month search for cheap holiday flights REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the mechanics of utilizing Skyscanner's whole month and flexible grid tools for holiday travel. | — | how_to_steps | skyscanner whole month search guide | 1x of 3 | |
how to use skyscanner whole month search for thanksgiving flights REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find specific instructions on leveraging Skyscanner's whole month and flexible date tools during the peak holiday season. | — | how_to_steps | skyscanner whole month search guide | 1x of 3 | |
kayak flexible dates weekend range thanksgiving flights REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out how Kayak handles +/- 3 days or weekend flexibility during peak holiday weeks. | — | web_article | kayak flexible dates feature comparison | 1x of 3 | |
kayak flexible search grid vs skyscanner grid price accuracy RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare how accurately both platforms display real-time pricing when using flexible date grids. | — | review_roundup | kayak flexible dates feature comparison | 1x of 3 | |
kayak flexible dates feature guide and tips REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the mechanics and limitations of Kayak's flexible search date options. | — | buyers_guide | kayak flexible dates feature comparison | 1x of 3 | |
best flight booking site for large family holiday travel ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Discover if other platforms besides Skyscanner and Kayak are better suited for booking family groups. | — | review_roundup | family holiday flight booking tips | 1x of 3 | |
best flight aggregator for thanksgiving holiday travel deals ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Discover if there are alternative or superior flight search engines beyond Skyscanner and Kayak for Thanksgiving. | — | buyers_guide | family holiday flight booking tips | 1x of 3 | |
best flight booking site for thanksgiving holiday travel deals RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Discover if other flight comparison engines outperform Skyscanner and Kayak for Thanksgiving week. | — | review_roundup | family holiday flight booking tips | 1x of 3 | |
cheapest days to fly for thanksgiving week IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify optimal departure and return days to save money during the Thanksgiving rush. | — | web_article | family holiday flight booking tips | 1x of 3 | |
when to book thanksgiving flights for best family group pricing IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find optimal booking windows and timing strategies for securing cheap group tickets during Thanksgiving week. | — | web_article | family holiday flight booking tips | 1x of 3 | |
historical flight price trends thanksgiving week domestic flights IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find data-backed insights on when prices drop or peak during Thanksgiving travel periods. | — | dataset | family holiday flight booking tips | 1x of 3 | |
skyscanner vs kayak price accuracy hidden fees RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare the reliability of final pricing displayed on Skyscanner versus Kayak during peak seasons. | — | forum/qna | kayak flexible dates feature comparison | 1x of 3 | |
skyscanner price alerts vs kayak price track for holiday season RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare the notification and tracking features of both platforms to lock in low Thanksgiving fares. | — | comparison_table | kayak flexible dates feature comparison | 1x of 3 | |
family group booking tips thanksgiving flights Skyscanner Kayak ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find specific strategies for booking multiple seats together during high-demand holiday rushes. | — | web_article | family holiday flight booking tips | 1x of 3 | |
tips for booking holiday flights with children PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find advice tailored to traveling with family members, such as seat selection and luggage. | — | checklist | family holiday flight booking tips | 1x of 3 | |
tips for booking multi-passenger family flights during thanksgiving rush PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Get actionable advice on booking tickets for multiple family members simultaneously without paying a premium. | — | checklist | family holiday flight booking tips | 1x of 3 | |
skyscanner vs kayak hidden fees and pricing accuracy COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare the reliability and final pricing transparency of Skyscanner versus Kayak. | — | comparison_table | kayak flexible dates feature comparison | 1x of 3 | |
when to book thanksgiving flights for best prices IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine the ideal booking window for securing low fares over Thanksgiving. | — | buyers_guide | family holiday flight booking tips | 1x of 3 | |
skyscanner whole month grid missing prices error RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Troubleshoot common issues with Skyscanner's flexible date feature during high-traffic holiday periods. | — | forum/qna | skyscanner whole month search guide | 1x of 3 | |
best days to fly thanksgiving week to save money IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify optimal departure and return windows for Thanksgiving travel to maximize flexible date savings. | — | faq_page | family holiday flight booking tips | 1x of 3 | |
skyscanner price alerts holiday travel ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn how to use tracking tools on Skyscanner to monitor Thanksgiving price drops. | — | how_to_steps | skyscanner whole month search guide | 1x of 3 | |
kayak flexible dates feature guide REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand how to activate and interpret the flexible date search options specifically on Kayak. | — | how_to_steps | kayak flexible dates feature comparison | 1x of 3 | |
tips for booking holiday flights with flexible dates reddit PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Gather real-world traveler advice and crowd-sourced recommendations for holiday flight flexibility. | — | forum/qna | family holiday flight booking tips | 1x of 3 | |
thanksgiving flight prices historical data and trends IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Access data on how much Thanksgiving airfares fluctuate and how flexible search actually helps reduce costs. | — | dataset | family holiday flight booking tips | 1x of 3 | |
google flights vs skyscanner thanksgiving flexibility COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare Skyscanner's flexibility against Google Flights for the Thanksgiving holiday. | — | comparison_table | skyscanner whole month search guide | 1x of 3 | |
how do flight aggregator flexible date calendars work REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the underlying search mechanics and caching used by tools like Skyscanner and Kayak. | — | glossary/definition | kayak flexible dates feature comparison | 1x of 3 | |
kayak price alert setup guide for holiday flights ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn how to set up automated alerts on Kayak to catch price drops during the holiday rush. | — | how_to_steps | kayak flexible dates feature comparison | 1x of 3 | |
kayak hacker fares thanksgiving roundtrip ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Explore Kayak's unique hacker fare feature for combining one-way tickets during the holidays. | — | faq_page | kayak flexible dates feature comparison | 1x of 3 | |
skyscanner everywhere search feature thanksgiving travel RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check if Skyscanner's 'Everywhere' feature is useful for holiday destination flexibility. | — | web_article | skyscanner whole month search guide | 1x of 3 | |
how to find multi passenger flight deals on skyscanner REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand how to search for multiple tickets simultaneously without increasing the per-ticket price. | — | how_to_steps | skyscanner whole month search guide | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
Geminix = pass, y = cumulative unique queries
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 921 / 1,419 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 10 | 10 | — | 921 / 1,298 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 921 / 1,476 |