Duffel Flights

Search, book, and manage flights via the Duffel Flights API. Covers 300+ airlines (NDC, GDS, LCC). Use when: (1) searching for flights between cities, (2) co...

Search, book, and manage flights across 300+ airlines via the Duffel API.

Setup

Set DUFFEL_TOKEN env var with your Duffel API access token. Get one at https://app.duffel.com → Developers → Access Tokens. Test tokens (prefix duffel_test_) use sandbox data with unlimited balance.

Commands

Search flights

python scripts/duffel.py search --from MIA --to LHR --date 2026-04-15
python scripts/duffel.py search --from MIA --to CDG --date 2026-03-15 --return-date 2026-03-22 --cabin business
python scripts/duffel.py search --from JFK --to LAX --date 2026-05-01 --nonstop --adults 2

Options: --cabin economy|premium_economy|business|first, --nonstop, --adults N, --children N, --infants N, --sort price|duration, --max-results N, --json

Results are numbered. Use the number with other commands.

View offer details

python scripts/duffel.py offer 3

Shows segments, baggage, fare conditions (refund/change), available extras.

Book a flight

python scripts/duffel.py book 3 --pax "RIBEIRO/FABIO MR 1977-01-31 [e-mail] [phone] BR m"

Pax format: LAST/FIRST TITLE DOB EMAIL PHONE NATIONALITY GENDER

• TITLE: MR, MRS, MS, MISS, DR
• GENDER: m or f
• Multiple passengers: repeat --pax "..." for each

Payment uses Duffel account balance. Top up at https://app.duffel.com.

Check order status

python scripts/duffel.py order ord_0000XXXXX

Cancel order

python scripts/duffel.py cancel ord_0000XXXXX           # Quote (shows refund amount)
python scripts/duffel.py cancel ord_0000XXXXX --confirm  # Execute cancellation

Seat map

python scripts/duffel.py seatmap 3

Airport/city lookup

python scripts/duffel.py places "new york"

Typical workflow

1. search → browse numbered results
2. offer N → check details, baggage, conditions
3. book N --pax "..." → get PNR
4. order <id> → verify booking
5. cancel <id> → if needed

Notes

• Offers expire (usually ~20 min). Re-search if expired.
• Test mode: unlimited balance, bookings on "Duffel Airways" (fake airline).
• Production: real airlines, real tickets. Balance must be funded.
• All commands support --json for raw API output.
• Last search saved to /tmp/duffel-last-search.json for index reference.
• For API details, see references/api-guide.md and references/booking-flow.md.