# Expedia API

> Expedia returns hotel prices, reviews, and flight options, available as a workflow and API.

Search hotels returns prices, reviews, ratings, and refund status; it needs a destination, check-in date, and check-out date. Search flights returns fares, schedules, airlines, and stops; it needs an origin, destination, and departure date.

- Page: https://fous.com/tools/expedia
- Handle: `@expedia`
- Category: [Travel](https://fous.com/tools/category/travel)
- Source website: https://expedia.com
- Last verified: Sep 29, 2026

## Methods

### Search flights

Operation `search_flights`, version 1. 1 credit per completed call. Failed calls without a completed billing receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted.

Find Expedia flights between cities or airports on selected dates, with per-traveler prices. Round trips combine outbound and return choices; their outbound and return listings may be limited to the first page.

**Input**

| Field | Type | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `cabin` | string | no | `"business"` | Cabin class, e.g. business. |
| `adults` | integer | no | `2` | Number of adult travelers, e.g. 2. |
| `origin` | string | yes | `"ORD"` | Departure city or airport, e.g. Chicago or ORD. |
| `destination` | string | yes | `"DEN"` | Arrival city or airport, e.g. Denver or DEN. |
| `max_results` | integer | no | `2` | Maximum flight options to return, e.g. 20. |
| `return_date` | string | no | `"2026-11-17"` | Return date for a round trip, e.g. 2026-11-17. |
| `nonstop_only` | boolean | no | `true` | Only show nonstop flights, e.g. true. |
| `departure_date` | string | yes | `"2026-11-10"` | Departure date, e.g. 2026-11-10. |

**Input schema**

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "origin",
    "destination",
    "departure_date"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "cabin": {
      "enum": [
        "economy",
        "premium_economy",
        "business",
        "first"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "default": "economy",
      "description": "Cabin class, e.g. business.",
      "examples": [
        "business"
      ]
    },
    "adults": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 1,
      "maximum": 9,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Number of adult travelers, e.g. 2.",
      "examples": [
        2
      ]
    },
    "origin": {
      "type": "string",
      "title": "From",
      "minLength": 2,
      "description": "Departure city or airport, e.g. Chicago or ORD.",
      "examples": [
        "ORD",
        "Chicago",
        "JFK"
      ]
    },
    "destination": {
      "type": "string",
      "title": "To",
      "minLength": 2,
      "description": "Arrival city or airport, e.g. Denver or DEN.",
      "examples": [
        "DEN",
        "Denver",
        "LAX"
      ]
    },
    "max_results": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 20,
      "maximum": 50,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Maximum flight options to return, e.g. 20.",
      "x-fous-developer": true,
      "examples": [
        2,
        3,
        50
      ]
    },
    "return_date": {
      "type": "string",
      "format": "date",
      "description": "Return date for a round trip, e.g. 2026-11-17.",
      "examples": [
        "2026-11-17"
      ]
    },
    "nonstop_only": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "default": false,
      "description": "Only show nonstop flights, e.g. true.",
      "examples": [
        true
      ]
    },
    "departure_date": {
      "type": "string",
      "format": "date",
      "description": "Departure date, e.g. 2026-11-10.",
      "examples": [
        "2026-11-10",
        "2026-11-18"
      ]
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "examples": [
    {
      "origin": "ORD",
      "destination": "DEN",
      "max_results": 2,
      "return_date": "2026-11-17",
      "departure_date": "2026-11-10"
    },
    {
      "origin": "Chicago",
      "destination": "Denver",
      "departure_date": "2026-11-10"
    },
    {
      "cabin": "business",
      "adults": 2,
      "origin": "JFK",
      "destination": "LAX",
      "max_results": 3,
      "departure_date": "2026-11-18"
    }
  ]
}
```

**Output**

| Field | Type | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `flight_options` | array |  |  |
| `flight_options[].stops` | integer | `0` |  |
| `flight_options[].airlines` | array |  |  |
| `flight_options[].currency` | string | `"USD"` | USD. |
| `flight_options[].page_link` | string | `"https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from%3AORD%2Cto%3ADEN%2Cdeparture%3A11%2F10%2F2026TANYT&mode=search&trip=ro` |  |
| `flight_options[].travel_time` | string | `"2 h 56 min"` |  |
| `flight_options[].arrival_time` | string | `"2026-11-10T08:26:00-07:00"` |  |
| `flight_options[].return_stops` | integer or null | `0` |  |
| `flight_options[].stop_airports` | array |  |  |
| `flight_options[].departure_time` | string | `"2026-11-10T06:30:00-06:00"` |  |
| `flight_options[].flight_numbers` | array |  |  |
| `flight_options[].return_airlines` | array or null |  |  |
| `flight_options[].return_travel_time` | string or null | `"2 h 26 min"` |  |
| `flight_options[].return_arrival_time` | string or null | `"2026-11-18T00:21:00-06:00"` |  |
| `flight_options[].travel_time_minutes` | integer | `176` |  |
| `flight_options[].arrival_airport_code` | string | `"DEN"` |  |
| `flight_options[].arrival_airport_name` | string | `"Denver Intl."` |  |
| `flight_options[].return_stop_airports` | array or null |  |  |
| `flight_options[].return_departure_time` | string or null | `"2026-11-17T20:55:00-07:00"` |  |
| `flight_options[].return_flight_numbers` | array or null |  |  |
| `flight_options[].departure_airport_code` | string | `"ORD"` |  |
| `flight_options[].departure_airport_name` | string | `"O'Hare Intl."` |  |
| `flight_options[].price_per_traveler_usd` | number | `152` | Total fare in USD per traveler. |
| `flight_options[].return_travel_time_minutes` | integer or null | `146` |  |
| `flight_options[].return_arrival_airport_code` | string or null | `"ORD"` |  |
| `flight_options[].return_arrival_airport_name` | string or null | `"O'Hare Intl."` |  |
| `flight_options[].return_departure_airport_code` | string or null | `"DEN"` |  |
| `flight_options[].return_departure_airport_name` | string or null | `"Denver Intl."` |  |

**Example input**

```json
{
  "origin": "ORD",
  "destination": "DEN",
  "max_results": 2,
  "return_date": "2026-11-17",
  "departure_date": "2026-11-10"
}
```

**Example output**

```json
{
  "flight_options": [
    {
      "stops": 0,
      "airlines": [
        "Frontier Airlines"
      ],
      "currency": "USD",
      "page_link": "https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from%3AORD%2Cto%3ADEN%2Cdeparture%3A11%2F10%2F2026TANYT&mode=search&trip=roundtrip&leg2=from%3ADEN%2Cto%3AORD%2Cdeparture%3A11%2F17%2F2026TANYT&airProductTo…",
      "travel_time": "2 h 56 min",
      "arrival_time": "2026-11-10T08:26:00-07:00",
      "return_stops": 0,
      "stop_airports": [],
      "departure_time": "2026-11-10T06:30:00-06:00",
      "flight_numbers": [
        "F91483"
      ],
      "return_airlines": [
        "Frontier Airlines"
      ],
      "return_travel_time": "2 h 26 min",
      "return_arrival_time": "2026-11-18T00:21:00-06:00",
      "travel_time_minutes": 176,
      "arrival_airport_code": "DEN",
      "arrival_airport_name": "Denver Intl.",
      "return_stop_airports": [],
      "return_departure_time": "2026-11-17T20:55:00-07:00",
      "return_flight_numbers": [
        "F93174"
      ],
      "departure_airport_code": "ORD",
      "departure_airport_name": "O'Hare Intl.",
      "price_per_traveler_usd": 152,
      "return_travel_time_minutes": 146,
      "return_arrival_airport_code": "ORD",
      "return_arrival_airport_name": "O'Hare Intl.",
      "return_departure_airport_code": "DEN",
      "return_departure_airport_name": "Denver Intl."
    }
  ]
}
```

### Search hotels

Operation `search_hotels`, version 1. 1 credit per completed call. Failed calls without a completed billing receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted.

Find Expedia hotels in a destination for your dates, with public USD prices, reviews, property class, refund status, and links. Nightly prices are per room; totals include all requested rooms, taxes, and fees. Property class may be unavailable.

**Input**

| Field | Type | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `sort` | string | no | `"price_low_to_high"` | Order results, for example price_low_to_high. |
| `rooms` | integer | no | `2` | Number of rooms, for example 1. |
| `adults` | integer | no | `3` | Adults traveling, for example 2. |
| `check_in` | string | yes | `"2026-12-03"` | Arrival date, for example 2026-11-12. |
| `check_out` | string | yes | `"2026-12-05"` | Departure date, for example 2026-11-15. |
| `destination` | string | yes | `"Las Vegas"` | City or area to search, for example Orlando. |
| `max_results` | integer | no | `8` | Maximum hotels to return, for example 20. |

**Input schema**

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "destination",
    "check_in",
    "check_out"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "sort": {
      "enum": [
        "recommended",
        "price_low_to_high",
        "guest_rating"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "default": "recommended",
      "description": "Order results, for example price_low_to_high.",
      "examples": [
        "price_low_to_high",
        "guest_rating"
      ]
    },
    "rooms": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 1,
      "maximum": 8,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Number of rooms, for example 1.",
      "examples": [
        2
      ]
    },
    "adults": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 2,
      "maximum": 10,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Adults traveling, for example 2.",
      "examples": [
        3
      ]
    },
    "check_in": {
      "type": "string",
      "format": "date",
      "description": "Arrival date, for example 2026-11-12.",
      "examples": [
        "2026-12-03",
        "2026-11-12"
      ]
    },
    "check_out": {
      "type": "string",
      "format": "date",
      "description": "Departure date, for example 2026-11-15.",
      "examples": [
        "2026-12-05",
        "2026-11-15"
      ]
    },
    "destination": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "City or area to search, for example Orlando.",
      "examples": [
        "Las Vegas",
        "Orlando"
      ]
    },
    "max_results": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 20,
      "maximum": 50,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Maximum hotels to return, for example 20.",
      "x-fous-developer": true,
      "examples": [
        8,
        25
      ]
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "examples": [
    {
      "sort": "price_low_to_high",
      "rooms": 2,
      "adults": 3,
      "check_in": "2026-12-03",
      "check_out": "2026-12-05",
      "destination": "Las Vegas",
      "max_results": 8
    },
    {
      "check_in": "2026-11-12",
      "check_out": "2026-11-15",
      "destination": "Orlando"
    },
    {
      "sort": "guest_rating",
      "check_in": "2026-11-12",
      "check_out": "2026-11-15",
      "destination": "Orlando",
      "max_results": 25
    }
  ]
}
```

**Output**

| Field | Type | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `hotels` | array |  |  |
| `hotels[].name` | string | `"Bposhtels Las Vegas"` |  |
| `hotels[].currency` | string | `"USD"` |  |
| `hotels[].star_rating` | number or null | `2.5` |  |
| `hotels[].total_price` | number or null | `158` |  |
| `hotels[].expedia_link` | string |  |  |
| `hotels[].guest_rating` | number or null | `7.8` |  |
| `hotels[].review_count` | integer or null | `335` |  |
| `hotels[].neighbourhood` | string or null | `"Las Vegas"` |  |
| `hotels[].nightly_price` | number or null | `27` |  |
| `hotels[].fully_refundable` | boolean | `true` |  |
| `hotels[].guest_rating_label` | string or null | `"Good"` |  |
| `hotels[].expedia_property_id` | string or null | `"47040632"` |  |

**Example input**

```json
{
  "sort": "price_low_to_high",
  "rooms": 2,
  "adults": 3,
  "check_in": "2026-12-03",
  "check_out": "2026-12-05",
  "destination": "Las Vegas",
  "max_results": 8
}
```

**Example output**

```json
{
  "hotels": [
    {
      "name": "Bposhtels Las Vegas",
      "currency": "USD",
      "star_rating": 2.5,
      "total_price": 158,
      "expedia_link": "https://www.expedia.com/Las-Vegas-Hotels-BHostels-Las-Vegas.h47040632.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-12-03&chkout=2026-12-05&x_pwa=1&rfrr=HSR&pwa_ts=1790684699761&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5…",
      "guest_rating": 7.8,
      "review_count": 335,
      "neighbourhood": "Las Vegas",
      "nightly_price": 27,
      "fully_refundable": true,
      "guest_rating_label": "Good",
      "expedia_property_id": "47040632"
    },
    {
      "name": "Thunderbird Hotel",
      "currency": "USD",
      "star_rating": 2.5,
      "total_price": 312,
      "expedia_link": "https://www.expedia.com/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Thunderbird-Hotel.h13220099.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-12-03&chkout=2026-12-05&x_pwa=1&rfrr=HSR&pwa_ts=1790684699778&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5j…",
      "guest_rating": 7.2,
      "review_count": 1005,
      "neighbourhood": "Las Vegas",
      "nightly_price": 52,
      "fully_refundable": false,
      "guest_rating_label": "Good",
      "expedia_property_id": "13220099"
    },
    {
      "name": "Longhorn Casino & Hotel",
      "currency": "USD",
      "star_rating": 2.5,
      "total_price": 274,
      "expedia_link": "https://www.expedia.com/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Longhorn-Casino-Hotel.h12384405.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-12-03&chkout=2026-12-05&x_pwa=1&rfrr=HSR&pwa_ts=1790684699763&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRp…",
      "guest_rating": 8.2,
      "review_count": 1515,
      "neighbourhood": "Sunrise Manor",
      "nightly_price": 53,
      "fully_refundable": true,
      "guest_rating_label": "Very Good",
      "expedia_property_id": "12384405"
    }
  ]
}
```

## Quick start

Replace `YOUR_API_KEY` with a Fous API key. To create one, open Developers at the bottom of Fous Studio, turn on Developer mode, then go to API keys (https://app.fous.com/keys). Change the values in `input` to run the same tool on new data.

```bash
curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 180 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@expedia",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "search_flights",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "origin": "ORD",
    "destination": "DEN",
    "max_results": 2,
    "return_date": "2026-11-17",
    "departure_date": "2026-11-10"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'
```

```python
# Save as fous.py and run with python3 fous.py. No packages needed.
import json
import urllib.error
import urllib.request

api_key = "YOUR_API_KEY"

body = json.loads("{\n  \"api\": \"@expedia\",\n  \"visibility\": \"public\",\n  \"operation\": \"search_flights\",\n  \"version\": 1,\n  \"input\": {\n    \"origin\": \"ORD\",\n    \"destination\": \"DEN\",\n    \"max_results\": 2,\n    \"return_date\": \"2026-11-17\",\n    \"departure_date\": \"2026-11-10\"\n  },\n  \"response\": {\n    \"format\": \"json\"\n  }\n}")
request = urllib.request.Request(
    "https://api.fous.com/v1/query",
    data=json.dumps(body).encode("utf-8"),
    headers={
        "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    method="POST",
)
try:
    with urllib.request.urlopen(request, timeout=180) as response:
        result = json.load(response)
except urllib.error.HTTPError as error:
    raise RuntimeError(f"HTTP {error.code}: {error.read().decode('utf-8', errors='replace')}") from error
if result.get("success") is False:
    raise RuntimeError(result.get("error", {}).get("message", "Request failed"))
print(json.dumps(result["data"]["output"], indent=2))
```

```typescript
// Save as fous.mts and run with npx tsx fous.mts.
const apiKey = "YOUR_API_KEY";

const response = await fetch("https://api.fous.com/v1/query", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  signal: AbortSignal.timeout(180_000),
  body: JSON.stringify({
  "api": "@expedia",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "search_flights",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "origin": "ORD",
    "destination": "DEN",
    "max_results": 2,
    "return_date": "2026-11-17",
    "departure_date": "2026-11-10"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}),
});
type ApiResult = { success: boolean; data?: { output: unknown }; error?: { message: string } };
const result: ApiResult = await response.json();
if (!response.ok || result.success === false) {
  throw new Error(result.error?.message ?? `HTTP ${response.status}`);
}
if (!result.data) throw new Error("Missing API response data");
console.log(result.data.output);
```

## Use from an AI assistant

Connect this tool to Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and any MCP client as its own MCP server. Each method is a typed tool whose arguments are the method’s input.

- Server URL: `https://api.fous.com/mcp/tools/expedia`
- Authorization: `Authorization: Bearer <Fous API key>`

**Tools**

- `search_flights`: Search flights. 1 credit per completed call. Failed calls without a completed billing receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted.
- `search_hotels`: Search hotels. 1 credit per completed call. Failed calls without a completed billing receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted.
- `fous_get_run`: the result of a run that was still going, by its `request_id`. Free.

Claude Code:

```bash
claude mcp add --scope user --transport http fous-expedia https://api.fous.com/mcp/tools/expedia --header "Authorization: Bearer ${FOUS_API_KEY:?Set FOUS_API_KEY to your Fous API key}"
```

To give the assistant every tool, connect `https://api.fous.com/mcp`: it finds one with `fous_search_tools` and runs it with `fous_run_tool`. Setup for other clients: https://fous.com/llms-full.txt.

## Use cases

- Compare hotel prices and guest ratings across destinations.
- Find refundable hotel stays for specific dates.
- Compare flight prices, travel times, and stops.
- Review airlines and airports for flight options.

## FAQ

### Can I run it with my own inputs?

Yes. Change the inputs in Studio and press Run, or send new inputs from your code, or ask a connected AI assistant.

### Can I call this Expedia tool as an API?

Yes. Send a POST request to /v1/query with your Fous API key and the inputs, and get JSON back.

### How much does it cost?

Each completed run costs 1 credit. Failed runs without a completed receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. With pay as you go, a credit costs 1¢. Monthly plans cost less per credit.

### Do I need a Expedia account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

### How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from expedia.com when you run it. Some results are reused for up to 24 hours, and results that use your account or key are never reused. It was last verified on Sep 29, 2026.

### What hotels are available for my dates?

Search hotels finds stays for a destination and date range, with prices, reviews, property details, and refund status.

### Which flights connect my origin and destination?

Search flights finds options for an origin, destination, and departure date, with fares, schedules, airlines, and stops.

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