With your help, we want to make an impact on the environment, and partnering with One Tree Planted is a step towards it. Since we are a travel platform, we decided to run a one-for-one initiative and we'll plant a tree for every flight booked, if you'd like us to!

When you choose to plant a tree, here's how you help:

To combat climate change
Climate change is caused by the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Trees help reduce the fatal effects of greenhouse gases by absorbing carbon dioxide.

To preserve biodiversity
Urbanization has led to the displacement of flora and fauna. Trees can help mitigate this loss of biodiversity by providing habitat to different species of animals and plants.

To enhance community well-being
The depletion of resources and crammed up concrete spaces are affecting the livelihood and lifestyle of people all around the world. The forestry industry provides tens of thousands of job opportunities and greenery in ways more than one is beneficial for mental and physical health.

We'll be donating trees to wherever they're needed most! One Tree Planted currently plants trees across North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia.

We'll be working with One Tree Planted to donate trees wherever they're needed most. The One Tree Planted team works with local nurseries to plant trees that are region appropriate; therefore, the type of tree planted can vary. To give you an idea about the type of trees planted - in the Andes, it could include various types of Polylepis trees (which are native to the Andes and have adapted to the extremely high altitude); in California, tree species may include the Sugar Pine, California Redwood (State tree), Maple, Elderberry, Willow, Birch, Dogwood, Cedar, Giant Sequoia and Walnut.

We're partnering with One Tree Planted, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has carefully selected reforestation organizations in six regions: North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Pacific. We have a goal to plant 17,281 trees through OneTreePlanted, and once we make the initial donation, they will keep us up to date on the how, where, when and what kind of impact the contribution is having on the environment. We'll keep you updated on progress too!

One Tree Planted is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that has planted 11 million trees since it started in 2014. As an organization, CheapFlightsFares is doing our part to help preserve and sustain the environment.

This is a question we had too when looking for the right partner. One Tree Planted works with nurseries to grow tree seedlings that are then transported and planted in the respective locations. Some organizations just put a seed in the ground and count that as planting a tree. One Tree Planted goes many steps further and will keep us updated on the progress of the trees we plant through them.

Yes, the goal is to plant trees through reforestation organizations that work closely with One Tree Planted. Tree seedlings will be planted where it's needed at the time and where they have the best survival rates.

While One Tree Planted's reforestation projects have important benefits in terms of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon, they do not currently pursue verification for certified carbon credits nor do they offer such credits that can be claimed by any other parties. Verification requires a unique set of procedures, costs, or resources that are not always available when prioritizing reforestation for environmental restoration purposes. One Tree Planted and CheapFlightsFares do not make any representations or warranties of any particular set of carbon certification methodology or standards.

One Tree Planted has a robust tracking process in place and will be sending us updates on how and when these trees are planted. We'll plan to keep this page updated so bookmark this page if you want to keep track!

The cost to plant a tree can vary depending on the region and partner. However, here is a quick and average cost breakdown of how One Tree Planted gets it done.

$50 - $85 for one tree sapling to be grown at a nursery
$20 - $30 per tree to be planted
$08 - $20 per tree average with transport costs, material costs
$10 - $22 ongoing maintenance of trees
$12 - $15 operating costs
$03 - $05 credit card processing fees, transaction costs

We're partnering with One Tree Planted on a one-for-one program, where one flight booking = one tree planted. The average cost will end up being $1 per tree planted and CheapFlightsFares will cover the cost. Together, we can make an impact.

We're doing what we can to make it easier for all of us to make an impact through making a booking. If you'd like to donate to One Tree Planted directly, you can get more information at OneTreePlanted.org.

We will plant one tree for every flight booking made during the initial campaign period. i.e. if you book a flight for one or three people in the same booking, we'll make a donation to plant one tree.

Is the initiative applicable to all bookings (flights, hotels, and rental cars?)

At this point, we'll be planting a tree for every flight booking made during the campaign period.

At this point, we'll be planting a tree for every flight booking made. You'll have the option to confirm you'd like us to plant a tree after you book your flight.

No, just make a flight booking and confirm you'd like us to plant a tree. Once it's ticketed and you have an e-ticket, you can rest assured we'll be making an impact together!

Yes, if you have to cancel your booking, we will still plant a tree for you if you'd like. As long as you select a region when making your booking, we'll work with One Tree Planted to get the tree in the ground!