Skyscanner vs booking direct with the airline: which gets you the cheaper fare? Short answer: use a search site to find the fare, then check the airline's own site before you pay.
When Skyscanner wins
Search sites compare many airlines and online agencies at once, so they are fastest for spotting the cheapest dates and routes, especially on international trips and flexible-date searches.
When booking direct wins
Airline sites can match or beat the search price, and booking direct makes changes, refunds and seat or bag add-ons easier to manage. For short domestic routes like AUS-DFW and ORD-AUS, the difference is often small, so service and flexibility matter more.
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