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How to Use Forecast to Budget Your Next Meeting or Event

Planning a travel budget starts with one key question: How much will flights cost? Forecast helps you build a realistic airfare budget before you commit to an event.

Written by Anna Grumbach

Why Use Forecast?

A common budgeting mistake is searching a single flight on Google Flights and multiplying that fare by the number of attendees. While this may seem accurate, it often underestimates the true cost because:

  • The initial fare shown is typically only for the outbound flight.

  • Event travel dates are fixed, limiting lower-cost options.

  • Attendees fly from multiple cities with different fare prices.

  • Travelers often book at different times and may not purchase Basic Economy fares.

Forecast uses more realistic pricing based on actual travel patterns, helping you create a budget you can rely on.
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How to Use Forecast

  1. Enter your event destination.

  2. Add each departure city your attendees will be traveling from.

  3. Review your estimated airfare budget.
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Tips for the Best Results

The more detailed your information, the more accurate your estimate.

  • Add every departure city instead of using a single average.

  • Include the number of travelers from each location.

  • Use your actual event travel dates whenever possible.

Forecast calculates each route individually, giving you a much more accurate estimate than using one average ticket price.
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Need Help?

If you have questions or would like assistance planning a larger meeting or event, reach out to your AllFly team. We're happy to help!

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