Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?

Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Johannesburg, where you can get a last-minute ticket for R402. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R603 and R738.

Which airlines offer the cheapest last-minute tickets?

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

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Cheap Last Minute Flights to Johannesburg

Thu, Dec 25 - Wed, Jan 7

14:00 - 15:05

DUR

JNB

1h 05mdirect

6:00 - 7:15

JNB

DUR

1h 15mdirect

R1 123Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 26 - Wed, Dec 31

21:10 - 22:20

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:45 - 7:55

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 140FlySafair

Thu, Dec 25 - Wed, Jan 7

20:25 - 21:35

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:45 - 7:55

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 157FlySafair

Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 1

19:40 - 20:55

DUR

HLA

1h 15mdirect

17:50 - 19:05

HLA

DUR

1h 15mdirect

R1 190FlySafair

Thu, Dec 25 - Mon, Dec 29

14:00 - 15:05

DUR

JNB

1h 05mdirect

8:00 - 9:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 224Lift

Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 1

18:25 - 20:30

CPT

JNB

2h 05mdirect

20:35 - 22:50

JNB

CPT

2h 15mdirect

R2 263Airlink

Tue, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 30

18:05 - 19:40

PLZ

JNB

1h 35mdirect

6:00 - 7:35

JNB

PLZ

1h 35mdirect

R2 280South African

Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 1

19:35 - 21:35

CPT

JNB

2h 00mdirect

21:20 - 23:35

JNB

CPT

2h 15mdirect

R2 514South African

Thu, Dec 25 - Sat, Jan 3

17:00 - 19:00

CPT

JNB

2h 00mdirect

17:00 - 19:10

JNB

CPT

2h 10mdirect

R2 749Lift

Fri, Dec 26 - Fri, Jan 2

8:15 - 18:10

PLZ

JNB

9h 55m1 stop

18:15 - 20:00

JNB

PLZ

1h 45mdirect

R3 503Airlink

Useful Info

Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?
Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Johannesburg, where you can get a last-minute ticket for R402. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R603 and R738.
Which airlines offer the cheapest last-minute tickets?
The airlines currently offering the cheapest last-minute airfare are American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. Generally, check for flights with Aero Dili who often offer low-priced tickets right up until departure.

If you’re booking last-minute airfare for domestic destinations, then KAYAK data suggests it’s best to book 7 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 Thursday 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.