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 R377. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R377 and R394.

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 Jonair who often offer low-priced tickets right up until departure.

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Cheap Last Minute Flights to Johannesburg

Mi, Jan 21 - Do, Jan 22

14:20 - 15:20

BFN

JNB

1h 00mdirect

18:05 - 19:10

JNB

BFN

1h 05mdirect

R919FlySafair

Mi, Jan 21 - Do, Jan 22

20:25 - 21:35

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

8:00 - 9:10

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 001FlySafair

Sa, Jan 24 - Di, Jan 27

7:50 - 9:05

DUR

HLA

1h 15mdirect

12:55 - 14:10

HLA

DUR

1h 15mdirect

R1 017FlySafair

Do, Jan 22 - So, Jan 25

14:40 - 15:50

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

18:40 - 19:50

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 181South African

Fr, Jan 23 - So, Jan 25

8:35 - 10:15

PLZ

JNB

1h 40mdirect

6:00 - 7:35

JNB

PLZ

1h 35mdirect

R1 181Multiple Airlines

Fr, Jan 23 - Fr, Mrz 13

21:15 - 22:25

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

13:40 - 14:50

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 214Multiple Airlines

Di, Jan 20 - Do, Jan 22

11:00 - 13:00

CPT

JNB

2h 00mdirect

6:30 - 8:40

JNB

CPT

2h 10mdirect

R1 739Lift

Do, Jan 22 - So, Jan 25

8:30 - 10:30

CPT

JNB

2h 00mdirect

21:20 - 23:35

JNB

CPT

2h 15mdirect

R1 772South African

Fr, Jan 23 - So, Jan 25

19:20 - 21:05

PLZ

HLA

1h 45mdirect

16:55 - 18:45

HLA

PLZ

1h 50mdirect

R5 086Hahn Air Systems

Do, Jan 22 - Mo, Jan 26

16:35 - 22:05

GRJ

HLA

5h 30m

1 stop

10:10 - 12:20

HLA

GRJ

2h 10mdirect

R7 629Hahn Air Systems

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 R377. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R377 and R394.
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 Jonair 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 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.