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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.

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.

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.

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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