Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?

Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Durban, where you can get a last-minute ticket for R591. Other options include Johannesburg and Cape Town where you can get deals for R675 and R911.

Which airlines offer the cheapest last-minute tickets?

The airlines currently offering the cheapest last-minute airfare are United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. Generally, check for flights with As Salaam Air who often offer low-priced tickets right up until departure.

How can I find last-minute flight deals on KAYAK?

Finding cheap last-minute flights on KAYAK is easy. Just enter your departure city, destination, and travel dates in our search fields. KAYAK instantly scans hundreds of airlines and travel sites to show you real-time prices, available seats, and the best flight deals. If your plans are flexible, shift your dates by a few days to see how prices change. You can also sort by price, travel time, or number of stops to find the perfect balance of cost and convenience, whether it’s a quick getaway or an urgent trip. Looking for last-minute deals while you’re already on the go? Download the KAYAK app to find, track, and book last-minute flights wherever you are. Because sometimes the best trips happen on the fly.

Do flights get cheaper at the last minute?

Not always, but KAYAK helps you spot when they are. Prices for last-minute flights depend on demand, route popularity, and airline pricing strategy. Sometimes fares drop to fill empty seats, but they often rise as the departure date gets closer. Even if prices aren’t at their lowest, KAYAK lets you instantly compare flights across airlines to find the best value for your schedule. You’ll see all your options in one place. No need to jump between tabs or airline websites. If you have a destination in mind but haven’t locked in your dates, set a KAYAK Price Alert to track flight prices and get notified when fares drop.

How does KAYAK compare last-minute flight prices?

KAYAK’s flight search does the comparison work for you. Enter your route and dates, and we’ll pull flight deals from hundreds of airline and travel sites in seconds. Then, you can filter results by price, duration, number of stops, or airline preference. Use the calendar view to spot cheaper days to fly. Sometimes leaving just one day earlier or later can save you big on a last-minute trip.

How can I find the best last-minute flight deals if I am still choosing my destination?

If you don’t have a specific destination in mind, try KAYAK Explore . Choose ‘Anywhere’ as your destination and we’ll show you an interactive map of affordable and trending places to fly to soon. Filter by trip type, travel length, or budget to find spontaneous getaway ideas. It’s the easiest way to discover where you can go next.

What is considered a last-minute flight?

A last-minute flight typically means booking within one to two weeks of departure. Airlines and travel sites label these as ‘last-minute deals’ when seats are still open close to the travel date. On KAYAK, just enter upcoming dates in the search fields to see what’s available now.

Can I book last-minute international flights on KAYAK?

Yes. KAYAK searches both domestic and international routes to find available last-minute seats from hundreds of airlines worldwide. Enter your origin and destination, and you’ll see real-time flight deals for the nearest departure dates. Not sure where to go? Use KAYAK Explore to discover affordable international destinations for a spontaneous adventure abroad. Once you’ve booked, add your plans to KAYAK Trips to keep all your confirmations, gate info, and updates in one place.

Cheap Last-Minute Flights

Flight Deals

One-wayReturn

HararedirectR1 536

Port LouisdirectR4 084

Mumbai1 stopR4 370

Cairo1 stopR4 657

Dubai1 stopR4 809

Istanbul1 stopR4 877

Athens1 stopR4 910

Rome1 stopR5 079

London1 stopR5 163

Bangkok1 stopR5 282

Jeddah1 stopR5 383

Lisbon1 stopR5 467

Phuket City1 stopR5 737

Lahore1 stopR5 788

Amsterdam1 stopR6 041

Paris1 stopR6 125

Cologne2 stopsR6 665

Guangzhou2 stopsR7 492

New York1 stopR8 977

Tel Aviv1 stopR9 365

HararedirectR1 536

Port LouisdirectR4 084

Mumbai1 stopR4 370

Cairo1 stopR4 657

Dubai1 stopR4 809

Istanbul1 stopR4 877

Athens1 stopR4 910

Rome1 stopR5 079

London1 stopR5 163

Bangkok1 stopR5 282

Jeddah1 stopR5 383

Lisbon1 stopR5 467

Phuket City1 stopR5 737

Lahore1 stopR5 788

Amsterdam1 stopR6 041

Paris1 stopR6 125

Cologne2 stopsR6 665

Guangzhou2 stopsR7 492

New York1 stopR8 977

Tel Aviv1 stopR9 365

Cheap Last Minute Flight Tickets

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Johannesburg

Cape Town

Durban

London

Harare

Cheap Last Minute Flights to Johannesburg

Sat, Apr 11 - Sun, Apr 26

20:25 - 21:35

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:45 - 7:55

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 384FlySafair

Sat, Apr 11 - Sun, Apr 12

20:25 - 21:35

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:45 - 7:55

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 434FlySafair

Thu, Apr 9 - Sun, Apr 12

20:05 - 21:15

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:45 - 7:55

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 485FlySafair

Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, May 2

8:20 - 9:35

DUR

HLA

1h 15mdirect

17:50 - 19:05

HLA

DUR

1h 15mdirect

R1 519FlySafair

Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12

6:25 - 7:35

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:25 - 7:40

JNB

DUR

1h 15mdirect

R1 519FlySafair

Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12

20:45 - 21:55

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:45 - 7:55

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 536FlySafair

Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 11

9:05 - 10:15

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:00 - 7:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 654Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Sun, May 24

18:25 - 20:30

CPT

JNB

2h 05mdirect

7:30 - 9:45

JNB

CPT

2h 15mdirect

R3 645Airlink

Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 14

18:20 - 19:25

PZB

JNB

1h 05mdirect

12:35 - 13:40

JNB

PZB

1h 05mdirect

R4 759Airlink

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13

18:55 - 12:00

BFN

JNB

17h 05m

1 stop

11:05 - 18:25

JNB

BFN

7h 20m

2 stops

R15 862Airlink

Useful Info

Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?
Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Durban, where you can get a last-minute ticket for R591. Other options include Johannesburg and Cape Town where you can get deals for R675 and R911.
Which airlines offer the cheapest last-minute tickets?
The airlines currently offering the cheapest last-minute airfare are United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. Generally, check for flights with As Salaam Air who often offer low-priced tickets right up until departure.
How can I find last-minute flight deals on KAYAK?
Finding cheap last-minute flights on KAYAK is easy. Just enter your departure city, destination, and travel dates in our search fields. KAYAK instantly scans hundreds of airlines and travel sites to show you real-time prices, available seats, and the best flight deals.

If your plans are flexible, shift your dates by a few days to see how prices change. You can also sort by price, travel time, or number of stops to find the perfect balance of cost and convenience, whether it’s a quick getaway or an urgent trip.

Looking for last-minute deals while you’re already on the go? Download the KAYAK app to find, track, and book last-minute flights wherever you are. Because sometimes the best trips happen on the fly.
Do flights get cheaper at the last minute?
Not always, but KAYAK helps you spot when they are. Prices for last-minute flights depend on demand, route popularity, and airline pricing strategy. Sometimes fares drop to fill empty seats, but they often rise as the departure date gets closer.

Even if prices aren’t at their lowest, KAYAK lets you instantly compare flights across airlines to find the best value for your schedule. You’ll see all your options in one place. No need to jump between tabs or airline websites.

If you have a destination in mind but haven’t locked in your dates, set a KAYAK Price Alert to track flight prices and get notified when fares drop.
How does KAYAK compare last-minute flight prices?
KAYAK’s flight search does the comparison work for you. Enter your route and dates, and we’ll pull flight deals from hundreds of airline and travel sites in seconds. Then, you can filter results by price, duration, number of stops, or airline preference.

Use the calendar view to spot cheaper days to fly. Sometimes leaving just one day earlier or later can save you big on a last-minute trip.
How can I find the best last-minute flight deals if I am still choosing my destination?
If you don’t have a specific destination in mind, try KAYAK Explore. Choose ‘Anywhere’ as your destination and we’ll show you an interactive map of affordable and trending places to fly to soon. Filter by trip type, travel length, or budget to find spontaneous getaway ideas.

It’s the easiest way to discover where you can go next.
What is considered a last-minute flight?
A last-minute flight typically means booking within one to two weeks of departure. Airlines and travel sites label these as ‘last-minute deals’ when seats are still open close to the travel date. On KAYAK, just enter upcoming dates in the search fields to see what’s available now.
Can I book last-minute international flights on KAYAK?
Yes. KAYAK searches both domestic and international routes to find available last-minute seats from hundreds of airlines worldwide. Enter your origin and destination, and you’ll see real-time flight deals for the nearest departure dates.

Not sure where to go? Use KAYAK Explore to discover affordable international destinations for a spontaneous adventure abroad.

Once you’ve booked, add your plans to KAYAK Trips to keep all your confirmations, gate info, and updates in one place.

If you’re booking last-minute airfare for domestic destinations, then KAYAK data suggests it’s best to book 4 days before departure. Tickets are most expensive 1 day before departure.
For international flights, the best last minute prices are generally found 6 days before departing, while tickets are at their most expensive 1 day before departure.
Flexibility is key for getting the best last minute deals. Our data shows that Friday is the day when last minute tickets were cheapest, while Sunday is the most expensive.
To have the best chance of a last-minute flight with KAYAK, set up a Price Alert for your desired route and dates.