Quick comparison
| Feature | Blinkit / MMT / first | Zepto / Goibibo / second | Instamart / EaseMyTrip / third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic flight base fare | Standard | Standard | Often ₹100–₹500 lower |
| Convenience fee | ₹199–₹299 per traveller | ₹199–₹299 per traveller | ₹0 on most routes |
| Bank offers | Strong (HDFC, ICICI, SBI Card, Axis) | Same as MMT (same parent) | Moderate (HDFC, ICICI) |
| Hotel inventory (India) | ~80,000 properties | ~75,000 properties | ~50,000 properties |
| International flights | Strong | Strong | Moderate |
| Cancellation refund speed | 7–10 working days | 7–10 working days | 5–7 working days |
| Customer support | Phone + chat 24×7 | Phone + chat 24×7 | Phone + chat |
| Loyalty programme | MMT Black tiered | goCash wallet | EMT Cash |
Worked example: Bengaluru → Delhi one-way IndiGo flight, 2 weeks out, economy
- MakeMyTrip: ₹5,750 (MMT: convenience ₹250 + bank ₹300 off via HDFC)
- Goibibo: ₹5,400 (EMT: convenience ₹0 + bank ₹250 off via HDFC)
Winner: EaseMyTrip by ₹350
Flight fares — who is actually cheapest?
EaseMyTrip publishes its "zero convenience fee" policy aggressively, and on most domestic routes the base fare is ₹100–₹500 below MakeMyTrip and Goibibo for the exact same airline+seat. On international routes the gap narrows or disappears. We tested 30 domestic routes between Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Goa over March–April 2026: EaseMyTrip was cheapest on 19 (63%), Goibibo on 7 (23%), MakeMyTrip on 4 (13%). For peace-of-mind cancellations and 24×7 support, MakeMyTrip's premium pricing buys real value. For one-off tickets where you don't expect to cancel, EaseMyTrip pays its dividend on the spot.
Hotels — where MakeMyTrip pulls ahead
MakeMyTrip and Goibibo (same parent — InfoEdge's Yatra acquired both) have ~80,000 properties listed across India; EaseMyTrip has roughly 50,000. For metropolitan stays the catalogues overlap; for tier-2 and tier-3 cities (Coorg, Pondicherry, Munnar), MakeMyTrip's inventory advantage matters. Pricing on identical properties is often ₹100–₹400 cheaper on EaseMyTrip — but availability is the bottleneck, not price.
Bank offers and convenience fees
Convenience fee is the dirty secret of online travel agencies. MakeMyTrip and Goibibo charge ₹199–₹299 per traveller. EaseMyTrip charges zero on most domestic routes. Bank offers (HDFC, ICICI, SBI Card, Axis) run ₹200–₹400 off on flight bookings — but the MMT offer often nets out lower than EaseMyTrip's zero-fee approach because the headline discount is offset by the fee.
Cancellation and refund reality
All three rely on airline cancellation rules — that's the binding constraint. Where they differ is processing speed and customer support quality. EaseMyTrip processes refunds in 5–7 working days; MakeMyTrip and Goibibo in 7–10 days. MakeMyTrip's phone support is more responsive at 11 PM when your morning flight is cancelled — that is genuine value if you travel for work.
The 10-minute routine that beats picking a favourite app
A flight is a big-ticket purchase, so a short comparison pays for itself many times over. Search the same flight on two or three of these platforms plus the airline's own site — the airline occasionally beats every aggregator, and it makes later changes and cancellations considerably easier. Read the final payable amount rather than the headline fare, because convenience fees are precisely where the platforms separate. Apply the best coupon and the matching bank-card offer on each before comparing. Then check baggage allowance and change rules: a fare without a cabin bag, or with a punishing change fee, is not cheaper in any sense that matters. Book the lowest final total and screenshot it, because fares move. Worth knowing that the three headline names are not the whole market — ixigo, Cleartrip and Yatra undercut all of them often enough to be worth the extra tab.
When to book — timing moves the fare more than any coupon
Which platform you use is the smaller lever. For domestic routes, roughly three to seven weeks ahead is the sweet spot; fares climb steeply inside two weeks and spike hard at the last minute. Avoid the structurally expensive windows — Diwali, long weekends and school holidays — where every platform is expensive simultaneously and no code closes the gap. And stay flexible by a day where you can: shifting departure by 24 hours routinely cuts more off the fare than the best coupon and bank offer stacked together. For how this pattern repeats across other categories, see the best time to buy online in India.
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FAQs
Is it cheaper to book on the airline's own website?
Sometimes — the airline's own site occasionally matches or beats the aggregators, and it makes changes and cancellations easier to process. It is worth adding as a fourth tab to your comparison, especially on routes where IndiGo or Air India run direct promotions.
When is the best time to book domestic flights in India?
Roughly three to seven weeks before travel is usually the sweet spot. Fares spike close to departure and during festivals and long weekends, so book early and stay flexible by a day if you can — a 24-hour shift often saves more than any coupon.
Do flight coupons and bank offers stack?
Often yes — a promo code plus a matching bank-card offer can both apply, though conditions vary by fare class. Apply both and confirm the final payable total reflects them before you pay, since some discounted fare buckets silently exclude coupons.
Which is the cheapest flight booking site in India?
EaseMyTrip is the cheapest on most domestic routes (63% in our test of 30 routes) because of its zero-convenience-fee policy. For international flights the gap is smaller.
Are MakeMyTrip and Goibibo the same company?
Yes — they share a parent company and unified backend pricing, but front-end UI, loyalty programmes (MMT Black vs goCash), and some inventory differ.
Does EaseMyTrip really charge zero convenience fee?
Yes on most domestic routes. International routes and some premium international airlines still have a small convenience fee, but it's lower than MMT/Goibibo.
Which has the best hotel inventory in India?
MakeMyTrip with ~80,000 properties, followed by Goibibo (~75,000) and EaseMyTrip (~50,000). MMT's tier-2/tier-3 city coverage is broadest.
Which gives the fastest refunds?
EaseMyTrip — typically 5–7 working days vs 7–10 for MMT/Goibibo.
Are bank offers similar on all three?
Strongest on MMT and Goibibo (broader bank partnerships); moderate on EaseMyTrip. The net price after fees is what matters, not the headline offer.
Which is best for booking international flights?
MakeMyTrip — wider inventory and stronger customer support if a multi-leg international itinerary gets disrupted.
Which is best for last-minute bookings?
EaseMyTrip — fewer hidden fees on last-minute flight tickets. For last-minute hotels in smaller cities, MakeMyTrip's inventory wins.