Booking flights for ten or more people is different from booking one seat. Airlines treat groups separately, with their own deposits, name lists and deadlines. TravelSource handles that for churches, mission teams, NGOs, schools, choirs, sports teams and families traveling together, so you have one coordinator to work with.
How group flight booking works
- Send your plan. Give us the route, dates and how many are traveling. If the final headcount is not certain, give us a range.
- Get a group quote. A specialist who knows your destination prices the team together and replies with options, usually the same day.
- Hold the seats. A deposit holds the group’s seats. It is $50 per person for domestic trips and $200 per person for international trips.
- Pay and confirm. Final payment, the passenger name list and ticketing are due 45 to 75 days before departure, depending on the airline. Your quote shows the date.
Airline group rates, in plain terms
A group rate is a negotiated fare for a team traveling on the same flights. Airlines usually set the minimum, often around ten travelers, and the terms for deposits, names and changes vary by airline. Group rates are not always lower than the best public fare on a given day, so we compare and tell you which is better. Teams smaller than ten still get a specialist quote.
Paying as a group
We can arrange payment for the whole group by ACH bank transfer or Zelle. Each traveler can also pay for their own seat, in full or over monthly payments on eligible bookings, as long as every seat is paid by the group’s final payment date.
Who we book groups for
- Church and mission teams, including missionary and humanitarian trips
- Volunteer, medical and relief teams, and NGOs
- School, university and youth groups
- Choirs, sports teams and conference delegations
- Family reunions and weddings
Ready to start? Request a group quote, or read how we find cheap flights and how pay over time works.
Questions, answered.
How many people do I need for a group flight booking?
Group pricing usually starts at 10 travelers. Teams of fewer than 10 still get a specialist quote, and we will tell you honestly which option is best.
What are airline group rates?
A negotiated fare for a team traveling together on the same flights. The minimum, deposits, name lists and change rules vary by airline, and a group rate is not always lower than the best public fare, so we compare.
How much is the deposit for a group booking?
Group deposits are $50 per person for domestic trips and $200 per person for international trips. Your quote confirms the amount and the date it is due.
Do you offer missionary flights and humanitarian airfare?
We quote group pricing for mission, church and humanitarian teams and help with the paperwork flags in your quote. Availability and price depend on the airline and route.
Can each traveler pay separately?
Yes. Each traveler can pay for their own seat, and on eligible bookings they can pay over time. Every seat must be fully paid by the group’s final payment date.
Are there church mission travel deals and volunteer travel flights?
We quote group fares for church and volunteer teams and compare options for your destination and dates. We cannot promise a specific price before a quote is confirmed.