# Google Flights Autocomplete API

> Get Google Flights airport and city suggestions for a partial place name, with IATA codes and location IDs.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/google-flights/autocomplete
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/google-flights/autocomplete#api

## Facts

- Provider: Google Flights
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google-flights/autocomplete`
- Price: $0.01 per call
- Capabilities: api, google flights, travel, flights
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google-flights/autocomplete` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `q` | string | yes |  |
| `gl` | string | no |  |
| `hl` | string | no |  |
| `exclude_regions` | string | no |  |
| `json_restrictor` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Google Flights Autocomplete API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google-flights/autocomplete with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the Google Flights Autocomplete API cost?

$0.01 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Google Flights Autocomplete API accept?

Required: q (string). Optional: gl (string), hl (string), exclude_regions (string) and json_restrictor (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Google Flights Autocomplete API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a Google Flights developer account or API key?

No. Google Flights Autocomplete runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Google Flights API access separately.

## README

### Google Flights Autocomplete

Get Google Flights airport and city suggestions for a partial place name, with IATA codes and location IDs.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google-flights/autocomplete" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"q": "austin"}'
```

The result is returned in `outputs[0].data` as structured JSON.

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `q` | string | Yes | Parameter defines the search query. A query that would be used to provide completion options. |
| `gl` | string | No | Parameter defines the country to use for the Google Flights Autocomplete search. It's a two-letter country code. (e.g., `us` for the United States, `uk` for United Kingdom, or `fr` for France) Head to the Google countries page for a full li |
| `hl` | string | No | Parameter defines the language to use for the Google Flights Autocomplete search. It's a two or three-letter language code. (e.g., `en` for English, `es` for Spanish, or `fr` for French), optionally followed by a two-letter or three-digit r |
| `exclude_regions` | string | No | Set to `true` to exclude region-level locations from suggestions. Regions include countries, sub-national regions, and multi-country areas (e.g. South Korea, South East England, South East Asia). Default to `false`. |
| `json_restrictor` | string | No | Parameter defines the fields you want to include in the output, reducing payload size for faster response. See the JSON Restrictor documentation for more details. |

#### Pricing

$0.010 per successful call. Failed calls are not charged.