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 R543. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R560 and R798.

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 Royal Air Charter who often offer low-priced tickets right up until departure.

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Cheap Last Minute Flights to Johannesburg

Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17

21:15 - 22:25

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

19:25 - 20:35

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 273FlySafair

Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17

9:25 - 10:35

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

19:00 - 20:10

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 341FlySafair

Sat, Dec 13 - Wed, Dec 17

20:20 - 21:30

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

21:20 - 22:30

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 426South African

Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16

19:45 - 20:45

BFN

JNB

1h 00mdirect

18:05 - 19:10

JNB

BFN

1h 05mdirect

R1 443FlySafair

Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 15

20:20 - 21:30

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

21:20 - 22:30

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 596South African

Tue, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 11

21:40 - 22:50

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:00 - 7:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 664Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 15

21:10 - 22:20

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

21:20 - 22:30

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 749Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15

15:45 - 17:20

PLZ

JNB

1h 35mdirect

10:10 - 11:55

JNB

PLZ

1h 45mdirect

R2 598Airlink

Fri, Dec 12 - Tue, Jan 6

15:20 - 17:25

CPT

JNB

2h 05mdirect

7:30 - 9:45

JNB

CPT

2h 15mdirect

R2 835Airlink

Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 10

14:00 - 16:00

CPT

JNB

2h 00mdirect

8:00 - 10:10

JNB

CPT

2h 10mdirect

R3 616Lift

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 R543. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R560 and R798.
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 Royal Air Charter 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.