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 R420. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R420 and R629.

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 Alliance 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

HararedirectR936

Port LouisdirectR3 437

Mumbai1 stopR4 373

Istanbul1 stopR4 518

Dubai1 stopR4 712

Athens1 stopR4 728

Jeddah1 stopR4 776

Cairo1 stopR4 808

London1 stopR4 905

Bangkok1 stopR5 066

Rome1 stopR5 212

Lahore1 stopR5 260

Phuket City1 stopR5 309

Lisbon1 stopR5 421

Paris1 stopR5 567

Amsterdam1 stopR5 680

Tel Aviv3 stopsR6 825

Cologne2 stopsR6 954

Guangzhou2 stopsR7 325

New York2 stopsR8 294

HararedirectR936

Port LouisdirectR3 437

Mumbai1 stopR4 373

Istanbul1 stopR4 518

Dubai1 stopR4 712

Athens1 stopR4 728

Jeddah1 stopR4 776

Cairo1 stopR4 808

London1 stopR4 905

Bangkok1 stopR5 066

Rome1 stopR5 212

Lahore1 stopR5 260

Phuket City1 stopR5 309

Lisbon1 stopR5 421

Paris1 stopR5 567

Amsterdam1 stopR5 680

Tel Aviv3 stopsR6 825

Cologne2 stopsR6 954

Guangzhou2 stopsR7 325

New York2 stopsR8 294

Cheap Last Minute Flight Tickets

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

Johannesburg

Cape Town

Cologne

Durban

London

Harare

Cheap Last Minute Flights to Johannesburg

Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 10

19:45 - 20:45

BFN

JNB

1h 00mdirect

18:05 - 19:10

JNB

BFN

1h 05mdirect

R968FlySafair

Tue, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 15

20:10 - 21:20

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

7:40 - 8:50

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R968FlySafair

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 10

12:00 - 13:05

DUR

JNB

1h 05mdirect

16:00 - 17:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 000Lift

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 9

8:40 - 9:50

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

14:25 - 15:35

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 017FlySafair

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 11

8:00 - 9:05

DUR

JNB

1h 05mdirect

16:00 - 17:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 049Lift

Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 12

20:45 - 21:55

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:00 - 7:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 065Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16

20:25 - 21:35

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

15:05 - 16:15

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 113Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17

8:30 - 10:30

CPT

JNB

2h 00mdirect

21:20 - 23:35

JNB

CPT

2h 15mdirect

R2 323South African

Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19

8:45 - 9:50

PZB

JNB

1h 05mdirect

7:00 - 8:05

JNB

PZB

1h 05mdirect

R2 485Airlink

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16

8:45 - 9:50

PZB

JNB

1h 05mdirect

7:00 - 8:05

JNB

PZB

1h 05mdirect

R3 308Airlink

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 R420. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R420 and R629.
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 Alliance 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 7 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 Monday 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.