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Kayak.com
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Kayak.com is operated by KAYAK Software Corporation. The domain runs 2 mail exchanges and SMTP is responsive, with all three authentication standards in force.
Safe to Send
RISK
10
/100
Low
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SOC 2 Type II
GDPR
CCPA
99.7% Accuracy
Disposable
No
Persistent addresses, not throwaway
SMTP Live
Yes
Mail server responds to SMTP handshake
MX Records
2
Mail exchangers
Mail Exchange (MX) Records for kayak.com Mail Exchange records. They tell other mail servers which hosts are responsible for receiving email at this domain, in priority order. Lower priority numbers are tried first.
#10
mxa-009e5101.gslb.pphosted.com 66.159.248.27
Reachable
#10
mxb-009e5101.gslb.pphosted.com 66.159.248.27
Reachable
SMTP Handshake
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. We open a live SMTP connection to the primary MX and read the greeting banner. A response confirms the mail server is alive and accepting connections.
Responsive
BANNER220 mx0a-009e5101.pphosted.com ESMTP mfa-m0443308
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
kayak.com Email Authentication SPF · DKIM · DMARC
SPF
Sender Policy Framework. A DNS record listing which servers are allowed to send mail for this domain. Receivers reject or flag mail from unauthorized servers.
Pass
TXTv=spf1 include:_spf.psm.knowbe4.com include:mail.zendesk.com include:_spf.presscloud.com include:helpscoutemail.com include:kayak.com._nspf.vali.email include:%{i}._ip.%{h}._ehlo.%{d}._spf.vali.email ~all
Authorized senders are defined and pass SPF policy.
DKIM
DomainKeys Identified Mail. The sending server cryptographically signs outbound mail with a private key, and receivers verify the signature using a public key in DNS.
Pass
SELECTORDetected via standard selectors
A DKIM signature was detected. Outbound mail from this domain can be cryptographically verified.
DMARC
Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance. Tells receivers what to do when SPF or DKIM checks fail: none, quarantine, or reject.
Reject
TXTv=DMARC1; p=reject; pct=100; adkim=r; aspf=r; rua=mailto:dmarc_agg@vali.email
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.
kayak.com Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
Registrarhttps://www.101domain.com/
IANA ID3961
RegisteredApril 13, 1995
Last UpdatedFebruary 11, 2026
ExpiresMay 1, 2027
Age31 years
TLD.com
Authoritative Nameservers (3)
- BLUE.FOUNDATIONDNS.NET
- BLUE.FOUNDATIONDNS.COM
- BLUE.FOUNDATIONDNS.ORG
Registrant
Kayak Software Corporation
Concord, MA, UNITED STATES·19783693170
Technical Contact
Kayak Software Corporation
Concord, MA, UNITED STATES·19783693170
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Common Questions About kayak.com
Is kayak.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. kayak.com is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Corporate Email operated by KAYAK Software Corporation and addresses on kayak.com are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid kayak.com mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a kayak.com email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a kayak.com email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @kayak.com mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against kayak.com's mail servers, confirming whether the mailbox exists, is reachable, and is safe to send to. No email is ever delivered during the check.
Can I check if a kayak.com email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to kayak.com's mail server, opens an SMTP session, and queries the mailbox using the RCPT TO command without ever transmitting an actual email. The server's response confirms whether the kayak.com mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for kayak.com?
kayak.com currently publishes 2 mail exchange (MX) records. The primary MX is mxa-009e5101.gslb.pphosted.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a kayak.com address. The full list with priorities and IP addresses is in the MX Records panel above. MX records tell sending servers where to route email for kayak.com.
Does kayak.com use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
kayak.com enforces all three email authentication standards: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (policy: reject). This is the gold-standard configuration. It means receivers can verify that mail claiming to come from @kayak.com is genuine, and kayak.com's DMARC policy of 'reject' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to kayak.com bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from kayak.com usually fall into three buckets: the mailbox doesn't exist (5xx user unknown), the inbox is full, or your sending domain isn't authenticated to kayak.com's satisfaction. The fastest fix is to run each address through a free email verifier before you send, and to make sure your own SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are configured correctly so kayak.com's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of kayak.com email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of kayak.com addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, kayak.com catch-all detection, role-account detection, and disposable-domain matching. Results typically come back within minutes and previously-failed addresses on your blacklist are reprocessed for free. For continuous high-volume needs, see our unlimited email verification API.
Is it safe to accept signups from kayak.com email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. kayak.com is a legitimate email service and signups from @kayak.com behave like any other real user. Pipe each address through a real-time email verifier API at the moment of signup to catch typos and dead mailboxes, but there is no need to block kayak.com by default.
What email format does kayak.com use for usernames?
Most kayak.com mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@kayak.com, firstinitiallast@kayak.com, or first@kayak.com, but the actual local-part rules depend on KAYAK Software Corporation. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @kayak.com address exists is to run it through a free email verification tool. Guessing patterns will produce a high bounce rate and damage your sender reputation.
How is the kayak.com risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for kayak.com combines disposable-domain classification, mail-server reachability, MX record presence and depth, SPF / DKIM / DMARC enforcement, DMARC policy strength, SMTP banner response, and domain age. Lower scores mean safer to send to. Disposable domains are pinned at the high end of the scale. The kayak.com score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is kayak.com a valid corporate email domain?
Yes, kayak.com is the official corporate email domain for KAYAK Software Corporation. It is used for internal business communications and is not available for public registration.
Is kayak.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, kayak.com is a corporate email domain belonging to KAYAK Software Corporation, used exclusively by employees and authorized personnel.
What mail server does kayak.com use?
kayak.com uses enterprise-grade mail infrastructure. Check the MX records section above for specific mail server details.
Can I send marketing emails to kayak.com addresses?
B2B marketing to kayak.com requires proper consent. Corporate domains may use catch-all configurations, so verify individual addresses before sending.
How do I verify an email address at kayak.com?
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