Imagine earning a commission every time someone books a flight because of your recommendation. Whether you’re a travel blogger, content creator, or seasoned affiliate marketer, flight affiliate programs offer a sky-high opportunity to earn passive income while sharing your love of travel.
In this post, we’ve curated a list of the top 28 flight affiliate programs, from major airlines to popular booking platforms, to help you monetize your content, whether you’re an affiliate pro or just starting out.
Each program is a chance to earn money even as you sleep, turning wanderlust into profit. Ready to see your earnings take off? Read on to discover which programs could send your income soaring.
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28. HappyEasyGo (India)
Model: Dynamic-CPC.
HappyEasyGo is an Indian OTA that offers a pay-per-click affiliate model. Publishers earn ₹0.15 per click sent to HappyEasyGo. While the commission per click is low, affiliates with high traffic can still monetize flight searches.
The cookie window is short (30 minutes). Join via Cuelinks for tracking and payouts. (Note: Ensure clicks convert to sales, as non-converting traffic may be removed.)
27. Fly Fairly (Global)
Fly Fairly is a new travel booking site offering flexible payment options (Buy Now Pay Later, crypto, etc.). The Fly Fairly affiliate program pays around 2.62-3.15% commission on flight bookings, but with a very short 1-day cookie period.
Fly Fairly’s unique selling point is its millennial-friendly features, which could drive conversions. It’s a smaller brand, so traffic quality matters.
26. HopeGoo (Global)
HopeGoo is a one-stop travel platform (part of Tongcheng Travel) offering flights, hotels, trains, etc. The HopeGoo affiliate program pays up to 3.15% (0.94-1.45% on flights) per sale on bookings, with a generous 30-day cookie.
HopeGoo’s platform features deals on worldwide travel and aims for a seamless user experience. This can be a decent earner (EPC ~₹3 over 3 months) if you target travelers in Asia.
25. Air India Express (India)
Commission: Flat CPS.
Air India Express, a low-cost carrier, offers a modest affiliate payout. Affiliates earn ₹99 per flight booking through Cuelinks. The cookie lasts 30 days. Air India Express operates domestic and short-haul international routes, so average ticket values are lower – hence the flat ₹99 (~$1.2) commission.
It allows cashback and incentive promotion. This program is straightforward but limited by the fixed payout. Ideal if you have India travel content focusing on budget flights.
24. Airpaz (Asia)
Airpaz is an Indonesian-based flight booking site with deals on 30,000+ routes. The Airpaz affiliate program pays 0.74-0.88% per sale (about 1% commission on tickets). Cookie duration is 30 days. While the percentage seems small, Airpaz’s coverage of Southeast Asian routes and promos can attract conversions.
It supports deep linking to flight searches. Affiliates with an Asian travel audience (not restricted, Global audience welcomed) can leverage Airpaz for a small but steady commission on each ticket sold.
23. Aegean Airlines (Europe)
Greece’s Aegean Airlines has an affiliate program, typically around 1.6% commission per sale. Aegean is a Star Alliance member with many European routes. The cookie period is around 30 days.
Commission is modest, but Aegean’s flights can be pricey in peak season, yielding decent payouts per sale. Promote this if you have Europe travel content – for example, Greek island trips or Mediterranean vacations.
22. KKday (Global/Asia)
KKday is actually a tours and activities platform, but it also complements flight content. Its affiliate program offers 2.62-3.15% on every flight booking. Cookie duration is 30 days.
KKday’s strength is its travel experiences – you could bundle this with flight content (e.g., suggest tours at the destination). If you join via Cuelinks, you can monetize any KKday booking referrals along with flight tickets.
21. Airtickets (Global)
Formerly a European OTA, Airtickets.com offers an affiliate program paying 1.88-2.25%. The program is currently paused on Cuelinks, but affiliates previously earned ~2% on flight bookings.
Airtickets provides flights, hotels, car rentals worldwide. After reinstatement, a 2.25% commission on high-value international tickets can be lucrative. This program is one to watch if it becomes active again – for now, similar commissions can be found via other OTAs.
20. Jazeera Airways (Middle East)
Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways affiliate program offers 1.2-2.5% commission per ticket. In practice, networks show rates around 0.6-1% for economy fares. Cookie length is typically 30 days.
Jazeera is a regional airline (Mid East, India, Sri Lanka, etc.), so consider promoting it if you cater to those routes. The commission isn’t high, but Jazeera’s fares are often affordable, which can lead to higher conversion rates.
19. Bangkok Airways (Asia)
Bangkok Airways (“Asia’s Boutique Airline”) offers affiliates 2.25-3.75% or even 4.2% (high performance) commission per sale. This is comparatively high for an airline. A 4% payout on flight tickets (especially business class tickets to Thai destinations) can be rewarding.
Bangkok Airways serves popular tourist spots in Thailand and Southeast Asia, which means your travel content in those regions can convert well. The cookie window is often 30 days. The Bangkok Air affiliate program is one of the more generous airline options by percentage.
18. Flydubai (Middle East)
Flydubai’s affiliate program typically pays around 0.8-1.2% per sale on flight booking. Some sources cite up to 1.5%. Cookie duration is 10-30 days. Flydubai is Dubai’s low-cost carrier flying to 90+ destinations.
While the commission rate is modest, Flydubai tickets are often cheaper, so expect smaller absolute earnings per booking. Still, if you target budget travelers to the Middle East, this program adds value.
17. Akbar Travels (India/UAE)
Akbar Travels is a prominent travel agency in India and the Middle East. Its affiliate program offers ₹252 per sale on flight bookings. This flat payout applies to flights (domestic and international) – roughly ₹210-252 for international tickets and around ₹94-120 for domestic.
A ₹252 (~$3) commission per booking can be decent given many India flights are low-cost. Top converting cities are Delhi, Mumbai, etc.. If your audience books flights originating from India or UAE, Akbar Travels via Cuelinks is a solid option.
16. Air India (Global/India)
Air India’s affiliate program pays ₹375-450 (around $5-6 per ticket) for international flight bookings and ₹112.5-150 for domestic flights through Cuelinks. Cookie duration is 7 days. Air India, being the flag carrier, has high average ticket prices on long-haul routes, which justifies the ₹450 payout.
The program permits cashback incentive promotions, but no social media ads. Given Air India’s brand recognition and global network, promoting it can yield conversions, especially for India-bound travel.
15. IndiGo (India)
IndiGo is India’s largest airline. Its commission on flight tickets is mediocre, and indicates a generous cut on partnerships. If you have India travel content, you can leverage this by sending users also to bundle flights + hotels on IndiGo’s site for a hefty commission. For pure flight bookings also the IndiGo Flight affiliate program is a fine choice.
14. LOT Polish Airlines (Europe)
LOT Airlines offers 0.75% commission globally. The cookie window is 30 days. LOT’s average order value is high (it connects Europe with long-haul flights), so a 0.75% cut of a $500 ticket is $3.75. In fact, LOT notes an affiliate EPC of ₹0.06 over 3 months. If your site caters to European or transatlantic travel, LOT’s affiliate program can be a nice earner.
13. Malaysia Airlines (Asia)
Malaysia Airlines has an affiliate program paying 0.7-2.14% depending on the city. Cookie duration is 7 days. This commission applies to flight tickets on malaysiaairlines.com. For instance, a $1000 booking yields about $17.
Malaysia Airlines often runs without caps and allows worldwide traffic, which is great for affiliates. If you target Southeast Asia, India, UK, or/and Australia routes, this program is worth including.
12. Travelstart (Africa/Middle East)
Travelstart is a major OTA in Africa and the Middle East. Its affiliate program offers competitive CPS commissions, $4.28 on domestic and $5.70 on international flights. In practice, commissions increase with volume.
They also provide marketing tools (widgets, white-label, etc.). If you have traffic in South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt or the MENA region, Travelstart’s affiliate program can be very lucrative, given higher commission rates than typical airlines.
11. Oman Air (Middle East)
Oman Air’s affiliate program pays a mix of flat and percentage: typically $2.80-$7.00 per booking (approximately 0.79-1% of fare). Some networks list a 0.77-1.5% range. Oman Air’s tickets, especially long-haul, can be expensive, so even a few dollars per sale adds up.
The airline has ~1.3M monthly site visitors and a high-income customer base, meaning conversions can yield good value. Cookie length is ~30 days. With Oman Air joining the oneworld alliance, its profile is rising – affiliates could benefit from increased demand.
10. EaseMyTrip (India)
EaseMyTrip is a leading Indian OTA. Its affiliate program offers a flat payout up to ₹243 per flight booking. For domestic flights, the payout for new users vs. existing users may vary (typically around ₹150-200 for new, slightly less for existing; international around ₹243).
This generous flat commission (no matter the ticket price) is a big draw – for low-cost domestic flights, ₹243 could be ~5-10% of ticket value, which is huge. They provide 30-day cookies and allow promotion via organic channels (no coupon/deal sites unless noted).
If your focus is Indian travel, EaseMyTrip via Cuelinks is a must-join due to its high and straightforward payout.
9. Singapore Airlines (Global)
Singapore Airlines runs a global affiliate program, though commission rates are on the lower side (1-4% range). Typically, 1% on economy and up to ~4% on premium cabins.
Despite the small cut, Singapore Airlines is a premium 5-star carrier with high average fares, so even 0.5% of a $2000 business class ticket is $10. The brand’s conversion rate can be good among luxury travelers.
Cookie duration is ~30 days. Leverage this program if you target high-end travel segments – the trust in SIA’s brand can lead to conversions even with modest commissions.
8. Air France/KLM (Global)
Air France (together with KLM) offers an affiliate program with 0.75-1% commission on medium-haul and long-haul flights. In concrete terms, a €1000 ticket yields about €12.50 commission (approximately 1.25%). For the US/CA market, a flat ~$4.80 per booking was noted for Air France USA.
The cookie window is 30 days. Air France is a major global airline. They frequently have promotions to boost sales (which can help your conversion). If your audience is booking flights to Europe or worldwide via Air France/KLM, this program can provide steady earnings. Tip: KLM’s program is integrated, so you effectively cover two airlines with one partnership!
7. Virgin Atlantic Airways (Global)
Virgin Atlantic has a well-known brand and a solid affiliate offering. Affiliates earn 0.75% to 1% commission after the traveler flies (the commission is paid post-travel). Virgin often structures commission by class: e.g., economy vs. upper class tickets.
The cookie length is 30 days. Although 1% sounds low, Virgin’s Upper Class fares are high – you could get $10-$20 on a single premium ticket sale. Moreover, the conversion rate can be good for US-UK routes given Virgin’s popularity.
This program is usually available throughout the year. It’s an attractive one for bloggers focusing on transatlantic and luxury travel markets.
6. Turkish Airlines (Global)
Turkish Airlines offers a competitive affiliate program. Officially, 1% (via dynamic-CPC campaign) per flight booking, but can go upto 2-5% for top performers.
In practice, new affiliates should expect ~1% and the rate might scale up with volume. Even at 1%, Turkish Airlines can be lucrative – it has a huge network (300+ destinations) and often higher ticket prices for long haul flights. For example, a $1500 ticket could yield $15.
Turkish also attracts a lot of connecting traffic via Istanbul, giving you more chances to convert broad travel interest. With a 30-day cookie and regular promotions, Turkish Airlines’ affiliate program is one of the better airline options.
5. Etihad Airways (Global)
Etihad Airways (UAE) stands out for a higher-than-average commission rate. Its affiliate program pays 1.8-2.3% commission, and a higher 3-3.6% on business class flight tickets, with a 30-day cookie and most channels allowed (even social media organics).
This is quite generous for an airline – for instance, a $1000 booking could net you ~$36. Etihad often splits payouts by class (higher % on business class). The airline has a luxury image and global routes, aiding conversion if you cater to premium travelers.
Tracking is near real-time (5-minute) and validation occurs ~45 days after travel. If you’re in the travel niche, Etihad’s affiliate program can significantly boost your earnings during peak travel seasons. It’s one of the best airline programs commission-wise, making it our top 5.
4. Qatar Airways (Global)
Qatar Airways runs a coveted affiliate program. The commission is 1.2-1.6%, and 1.5-1.8% via Cuelinks or 1.7% via other networks. Cookie length is about 30 days.
While the percentage isn’t the highest, consider Qatar’s customer base: it’s a 5-star airline with high-value bookings (think $2000+ business class tickets – 1.8% of that is ~$36). Qatar Airways also often has promotions and is a popular choice for flights across six continents.
They promise commission on all booking classes, including flights and vacation packages. Affiliates have noted that monetizing Qatar Airways during peak seasons (and big events like sports tournaments in Qatar) yields excellent results. With strong conversion potential and decent payout, Qatar Airways takes a top spot among flight affiliate programs.
3. Dollar Flight Club (Global)
Dollar Flight Club isn’t an airline but a flight deals subscription service – and its affiliate program is extremely rewarding. Affiliates earn 40% commission (via dynamic-CPC model) on any Premium membership sale. This is huge – at ~$69 for DFC Premium, you’d get around $27.6 per sale.
They also pay for free signups (often a small bounty or per lead). The cookie is 30 days old. DFC’s selling point is helping travelers save $100s on flight deals, making it an easy sell to deal-seeking audiences. Top affiliates can even win free flights as bonuses.
If your website or social media caters to budget travelers or flight hackers, promoting Dollar Flight Club can yield high commissions for each user you refer to their subscription. Overall, Dollar Flight Club is one of the best-paying travel affiliate programs, perfect for monetizing content about cheap flights.
2. Skyscanner (Global)
Skyscanner is a leading flight search engine, and its affiliate (partner) program is highly popular. Instead of a simple CPS, Skyscanner operates on a revenue-share CPC model: you earn 20%-50% of Skyscanner’s advertising revenue for each referral. Practically, this equates to roughly $0.40-$1.00 per flight click-out on average.
The cookie is 30 days, and they offer a plethora of tools – widgets, White Label, API – to integrate flight search into your site. Skyscanner’s brand trust means high user engagement and potentially high click volume.
Many travel bloggers report strong performance with Skyscanner because you get paid for click-outs (when a user clicks “Select” and goes to book on an OTA/airline), even if the booking isn’t completed (though quality traffic that leads to bookings sustains higher CPC payouts).
With a 50% revenue share for top partners and a base guarantee of 20%, it’s possible to increase earnings as you prove traffic quality. In essence, Skyscanner can yield a steady stream of micro-commissions that add up significantly – making it the #2 on our list.
1. Trip.com (Global)
Trip.com takes the top spot as a flight affiliate program due to its wide coverage and strong commissions. As a global OTA (part of Ctrip), it offers up to 7% commission on travel bookings. Specifically, the affiliate terms currently pay 0.75-1% on international flights (outside China, a flat $2.70 for domestic China flights).
What makes Trip.com excellent is the variety: you can earn on flights, hotels, trains, tours, etc., all through one program. The cookie window is 30 days, and Trip.com provides many promotions and a robust affiliate dashboard.
Consider that Trip.com often has very competitive airfare pricing – conversions can be strong, and you earn a cut on every segment of the trip. For example, if a user you refer to books a flight and hotel, you earn on both (1.5-2% on flight+hotel bundle is a nice bonus).
With millions of products and a presence in 20+ languages, Trip.com’s affiliate program is truly global and high-paying. In summary, Trip.com offers the highest overall commission potential in the flight niche, thanks to its multi-product payouts and attractive rates, making it the #1 flight affiliate program to join (especially through Cuelinks for Indian publishers).
Sign-Up Tip: All the above programs can be joined efficiently via Cuelinks (a single platform that provides access to these airline and OTA campaigns with easy link generation and tracking). By using Cuelinks, you consolidate your earnings in one place, which is particularly convenient for Indian publishers. Happy earning with these flight affiliate programs!
Sahil Ajmera is content writer with more than 7 years of work experience in field of Affiliate Marketing, Digital Marketing, etc. He loves saving money on everything. His aim is to get readers exactly what they are looking for and that too without wasting much of their time. Whatever he is writing on, you are sure to find a way to earn & save good!
