Program Details
| Commission | 50% revenue share (Cost Per Action) |
| Cookie Duration | 30 minutes |
| Network | KAYAK Affiliate Network, Awin |
| Payment Methods | Bank Transfer, PayPal |
| Min. Payout | $100 |
| Payment Frequency | Monthly (Net 30) |
| Category | Travel Metasearch |
| Countries | Global (US, UK, EU sub-programs) |
| Website | www.momondo.com |
Momondo is a global travel metasearch engine that compares prices on flights, hotels, and car rentals from hundreds of booking sites at once. It is owned by Booking Holdings – the same group behind Booking.com and KAYAK – and is particularly well-known in European markets. Rather than selling travel directly, Momondo aggregates results from airlines, hotel chains, and OTAs, then earns a referral fee when users click through to book.
Momondo Affiliate Program Overview
The Momondo affiliate program pays a 50% revenue share on every click-out: when a visitor leaves Momondo and lands on a partner booking site. This is not a per-booking commission; you earn a cut of what Momondo receives from its travel partners for each referral click. Through Awin (merchant ID 6654), rates run approximately €0.35 to €0.75 per click-out depending on the market.
The program operates on a 30-minute cookie – one of the shortest in the travel niche. Payment is monthly on a Net 30 schedule with a $100 minimum payout via Bank Transfer or PayPal. EPC typically lands between $0.15 and $0.40, which reflects the metasearch model where volume matters more than individual click value.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Momondo has high brand recognition and is trusted by millions of travelers globally
- Earn on click-outs rather than completed bookings, with a lower barrier to commission
- Search widgets, banners, and deep links available through both networks
- Global reach with support for multiple currencies and languages
- Free to join with no ongoing maintenance fees for active partners
Cons:
- 30-minute cookie is extremely short, the shortest of any major travel program
- $100 minimum payout is high and will take time to reach for smaller sites
- Approval requires established travel content and meaningful traffic volume
- Revenue share is based on Momondo’s cut from partners, which is not always transparent
How to Join
Momondo’s affiliate program is available through two channels. The primary route is the KAYAK Affiliate Network, which manages Momondo alongside other Booking Holdings metasearch brands. Alternatively, if you already have a publisher account, you can apply through Awin (merchant ID 6654).
To apply, you need an active travel website or app with original content and a consistent visitor base. No hard traffic threshold is published, but low-volume sites are routinely declined. Approval is moderate – expect a manual review rather than instant access. Once approved, you get search box widgets, banners, and deep links via the network dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Momondo calculate affiliate earnings?
Momondo pays affiliates 50% of the revenue it receives from travel partners when a user clicks through from the search results to a booking site. You are not paid on completed bookings – you earn on the click-out itself. In practice, earnings depend on how often your visitors engage with Momondo’s results and proceed to a provider.
What is the cookie duration for the Momondo affiliate program?
The cookie lasts just 30 minutes. A user must click through to a travel provider within that window for the referral to count. This is far shorter than competitors like Skyscanner (30 days) or TripAdvisor (14 days), so the program works best for high-traffic sites rather than those relying on return visitors.
Does Momondo pay for completed bookings or just clicks?
Momondo pays based on click-outs to travel partners, not completed bookings. Each time a user clicks from a Momondo search result to an airline or hotel site, Momondo earns a referral fee, and you receive 50% of that fee. This makes the model closer to display advertising than traditional affiliate marketing.
Is there a minimum traffic requirement to join?
No hard number is publicly stated, but both the KAYAK Affiliate Network and Awin expect applicants to have established travel content and a consistent flow of monthly visitors. Sites with thin content or very low traffic are typically declined. Having a clear travel niche and several months of traffic history improves your chances significantly.
Can I access the Momondo flight search API?
API access is available through the KAYAK Affiliate Network, but it is reserved for high-volume partners with significant traffic and technical capabilities. Standard affiliates receive search box widgets and deep links instead. If you are building a travel comparison app or aggregator, contact the KAYAK Affiliate Network team directly to discuss API eligibility.
