The 12 Most Expensive Acquisitions Made by Google

7. ITA Software

Price – $676 million

Created in 1996, ITA Software came up with QPX, a product allowing the search for airplanes and flight prices. This is used by various travel companies and even airlines. As time went on, ITA signed more and more deals to provide computer reservation systems for various airlines.

Then, in April 2010, Google bought ITA for close to $700 million. By September 2011, Google had already put the purchase to good use, launching Google Flights. The service competes with many similar companies around the world, but the Google household name gives it an edge.

Ian Schofield/Shutterstock.com