To change the currency on Google Flights, open Google Flights, scroll to the very bottom of the page, and pick a new option from the Currency drop-down menu. Prices on the page switch to that currency right away. The same menu is there whether you use a computer, an Android phone, or an iPhone.
Google picks your starting currency from your location and browser settings, which is why you may see euros, pounds, or yen after traveling or using a VPN. This guide shows where the menu is on each device, how currency differs from the Location setting next to it, what changing it does and doesn’t change about the price you pay, and what to do if the setting won’t stick.
Quick Answer
- Go to Google Flights in your web browser.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Find the drop-down menus for language, location, and currency.
- Open the Currency menu and choose the currency you want.
- Scroll back up. Prices now show in the new currency.
In This Guide
- What you need to know first
- Change currency on a computer
- Change currency on Android or iPhone
- Currency vs. location vs. language
- What changing the currency does to prices
- Which setting should you change?
- Troubleshooting
- Frequently Asked Questions
What You Need to Know First
This guide covers Google Flights in a web browser on a computer, an Android phone, and an iPhone or iPad, as of September 2026. You don’t need a Google Account to change the currency, and it doesn’t cost anything.
A few facts from Google’s own Travel Help pages:
- Your default comes from where you are. Google says your starting currency, language, and location are based on your computer’s location and your browser settings. If you’re abroad, or your internet connection appears to come from another country, you may see a different currency than you expect.
- There are three separate settings. Google Flights has separate drop-down menus for Language, Location, and Currency. You can change currency without changing the others.
- The controls are at the bottom of the page. Not in a gear icon or a profile menu. This is the part most people miss.
If you want to plan the rest of the trip too, see our guide on how to plan a trip in Google Maps.
How to Change Currency on Google Flights on a Computer
- Open Google Flights. In any web browser, go to google.com/travel/flights. Expected result: The Google Flights search page opens, with boxes for where you’re flying from and to.
- Scroll all the way down. Use your mouse wheel or trackpad, or press the End key on your keyboard, to reach the bottom of the page. You’ll pass the search box, maps, and popular destinations along the way.
- Find the settings menus. At the bottom, look for the drop-down menus for language, location, and currency. The currency menu shows the current currency, for example “Currency USD” or “US Dollar.”
- Open the Currency menu. Click it. Expected result: A list of currencies appears.
- Choose your currency. Scroll through the list or start typing the currency name if the list lets you search, then click the one you want, such as Euro or Canadian Dollar.
- Confirm if asked. If a dialog opens with a Done or OK button, click it. In some layouts the change applies as soon as you click the currency.
- Check your prices. Scroll back up and run a search, or look at the results you already had. Expected result: Fares now appear in the currency you picked.
Google describes this in its Travel Help article Customize your currency, language, or location. The exact look of the menus can vary a little between page versions, but they stay at the bottom of the page.
Tip: change it before you search
You can switch currency at any time, even with results already on the screen. Setting it first just saves a step, and it means tools like price graphs and date grids start out in the right currency.
How to Change Currency on Google Flights on Android or iPhone
Google Flights works in your phone’s web browser, such as Chrome on Android or Safari on iPhone. Google’s help page gives the same steps for Android and iPhone as for a computer: the menus are at the bottom of the page.
Android
- Open your browser. Launch Chrome or another browser.
- Go to Google Flights. Type google.com/travel/flights in the address bar. You may also reach it by searching for a flight in Google Search and tapping the option to see more flights.
- Swipe to the bottom. Scroll all the way down the page, past the search area and destination ideas.
- Tap the Currency menu. Expected result: A list of currencies opens.
- Pick a currency. Tap the one you want. If there’s a Done or OK button, tap it.
- Scroll back up. Expected result: Prices show in the new currency.
iPhone and iPad
- Open Safari (or Chrome, if you use it).
- Go to Google Flights at google.com/travel/flights.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Tap the Currency menu and choose the currency you want. Confirm with Done or OK if you see it.
- Scroll back up and check that fares now use the new currency.
On a phone, the menus can be easy to miss because the bottom of the page is long. If you don’t see them, keep scrolling until you reach the very last part of the page, just above any links about privacy and terms.
Currency vs. Location vs. Language
The three menus at the bottom of Google Flights do different jobs. Mixing them up is the most common reason people change the wrong thing.
| Setting | What it changes | When to change it |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | The money prices are displayed in. | You want to see fares in your home currency, or compare in another one. |
| Location | According to Google, it can affect booking partners (airlines and online travel agencies), payment methods such as the credit or debit cards accepted, and refund policies. | You live in, or will pay from, a different country than the one Google detected. |
| Language | The language of the page’s buttons and text. | The page is in a language you don’t read. |
Google gives one example of how location matters: in the United States, you usually have 24 hours to change or cancel a flight without a fee. Rules like that follow your location and the booking site, not the currency you see.
Changing the language
Google’s help page notes that your language is set by your phone or browser. If the language menu on Google Flights doesn’t do what you want, change your Google display language by following Google’s guide to change your language on Google. Google points out that this changes buttons and other display text, not the language of search results.
What Changing the Currency Does to Prices
Changing the currency changes how prices are displayed on Google Flights. It’s useful for budgeting and comparing, but it helps to know its limits before you book.
What the price includes
Google says the price shown is for the air transport itself and includes VAT or GST and airport taxes. Extra fees, such as baggage or credit card fees, may apply and can vary depending on the airline or travel agency you choose. Google explains this on its find plane tickets help page.
Where you actually pay
When you pick a flight, you’re usually sent to the airline’s website or an online travel agency to finish the booking. Google Flights doesn’t charge you. That means:
- The booking site may show the fare in its own currency, which might not match what you picked on Google Flights.
- If a displayed price has been converted, the final amount can differ slightly because exchange rates change.
- If you pay in a currency that isn’t your card’s home currency, your bank or card issuer may add a foreign transaction fee. Check with your card issuer if that matters to you.
Before you pay, always check the final total and currency on the booking site’s checkout page. That’s the amount you’ll be charged.
Price tracking
If you turn on Track prices for a route, Google sends email updates when prices change significantly. Set your currency first so the prices you watch are the ones that make sense to you. For more ways to find cheaper fares, see our guide on searching flexible dates on Google Flights.
Which Setting Should You Change?
- You just want to read prices in your own money: change only Currency.
- You’re traveling and Google thinks you’re in another country: change Location to your home country if you’ll book and pay from there, then set Currency. Location can change which booking sites and payment methods you see.
- You’re comparing fares for a trip that starts abroad: try the local currency to see prices as locals would, then switch back to your own for budgeting.
- The page is in the wrong language: change Language, or your browser or Google display language.
Troubleshooting
I can’t find the Currency menu
It’s at the very bottom of the Google Flights page, not in a menu at the top. Scroll all the way down. On a phone, the page is long, so keep going past the destination ideas. If you’re on a regular Google Search results page with a flight box, open the full Google Flights page first (google.com/travel/flights).
The currency changes back to the old one
Google bases the default on your location and browser settings, so a new device, a private or incognito window, or cleared cookies can bring back the default. Set it again on that device. A VPN or a travel network that appears to be in another country can also cause this; try with the VPN turned off.
The booking site shows a different currency or price
The airline or travel agency sets its own currency and final price. Check its checkout page for the amount you’ll actually pay. If the price is clearly different from Google Flights, Google suggests using the feedback button in the lower left corner of the Google Flights screen to report it.
My currency isn’t in the list
The list is long, so scroll slowly and look for the full currency name. If you still can’t find yours, pick the closest one you understand, such as US dollars or euros, and check the final amount on the booking site.
Prices look wrong after switching
Refresh the page or run the search again. If results were loaded before you changed the currency, a fresh search makes sure everything updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing the currency change the price of the flight?
No. It changes how the price is shown. The amount you pay is set by the airline or travel agency where you book, and it may be charged in that site’s currency.
Is there a Google Flights app with its own currency setting?
Google’s help page gives the same steps for Android and iPhone as for a computer: open Google Flights and use the menus at the bottom of the page. Use Google Flights in your phone’s browser.
Why does Google Flights show a foreign currency?
Google sets the default from your computer’s location and your browser settings. Travel, a VPN, or browser language settings can make it pick a currency you didn’t expect. Change it with the Currency menu at the bottom of the page.
Should I change Location or Currency?
Change Currency if you only want prices in a different money. Change Location if you’ll book and pay from a different country, because location can affect booking partners, payment methods, and refund policies.
Do Google Flights prices include taxes?
Google says the price shown includes VAT or GST and airport taxes. Extra fees, like baggage or credit card fees, may be added depending on where you book.
Who do I contact about a booking?
After you book, contact the airline or online travel agency you booked with to confirm, change, or cancel. Google Flights helps you search but isn’t the seller.
Summary
- Open Google Flights in a browser on your computer or phone.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Choose a new option in the Currency drop-down.
- Change Location only if you’ll book and pay from a different country.
- Check the final amount and currency on the booking site before you pay.
Next step: set your currency, then turn on Track prices for your route so fare alerts arrive in money you understand.
Kermit Matthews is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with more than a decade of experience writing technology guides. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and has spent much of his professional career in IT management.
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