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 R449. Other options include Johannesburg and Cape Town where you can get deals for R466 and R665.

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.

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Cape Town

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London

Harare

Cheap Last Minute Flights to Johannesburg

Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 1

20:25 - 21:35

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:45 - 7:55

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 031FlySafair

Thu, Jan 1 - Tue, Jan 6

6:00 - 7:10

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:40 - 7:50

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 064FlySafair

Thu, Jan 1 - Fri, Jan 2

6:00 - 7:10

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

17:15 - 18:25

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 131FlySafair

Thu, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 4

11:15 - 12:25

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

18:35 - 19:50

JNB

DUR

1h 15mdirect

R1 380Airlink

Wed, Dec 31 - Fri, Jan 23

14:20 - 15:10

BFN

JNB

0h 50mdirect

17:10 - 18:15

JNB

BFN

1h 05mdirect

R2 744Airlink

Thu, Jan 1 - Tue, Jan 6

6:30 - 8:30

CPT

JNB

2h 00mdirect

16:00 - 18:10

JNB

CPT

2h 10mdirect

R3 043Lift

Sun, Jan 4 - Sun, Jan 11

8:00 - 10:00

CPT

JNB

2h 00mdirect

11:00 - 13:10

JNB

CPT

2h 10mdirect

R3 575FlexFlight

Thu, Jan 1 - Thu, Jan 8

6:30 - 8:30

CPT

JNB

2h 00mdirect

14:00 - 16:10

JNB

CPT

2h 10mdirect

R3 592Lift

Thu, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 5

9:00 - 17:45

BFN

JNB

8h 45m1 stop

10:50 - 11:50

JNB

BFN

1h 00mdirect

R5 803Cemair

Wed, Dec 31 - Fri, Jan 23

12:20 - 13:20

BFN

JNB

1h 00mdirect

13:00 - 12:40

JNB

BFN

23h 40m1 stop

R5 887Cemair

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 R449. Other options include Johannesburg and Cape Town where you can get deals for R466 and R665.
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.

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 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.