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 R446. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R531 and R737.

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

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Cheap Last Minute Flights to Johannesburg

Mon, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 2

21:30 - 22:40DUR-JNB

1h 10mdirect

13:35 - 14:45JNB-DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 114FlySafair

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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 8

21:30 - 22:40DUR-JNB

1h 10mdirect

19:45 - 20:55JNB-DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 131FlySafair

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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 30

20:10 - 21:20DUR-JNB

1h 10mdirect

9:25 - 10:40JNB-DUR

1h 15mdirect

R1 183Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Dec 3 - Fri, Jan 23

20:55 - 23:00CPT-JNB

2h 05mdirect

6:05 - 8:20JNB-CPT

2h 15mdirect

R2 383Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Jan 17

19:00 - 21:00CPT-JNB

2h 00mdirect

10:00 - 12:10JNB-CPT

2h 10mdirect

R2 451Lift

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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9

7:30 - 9:00ELS-JNB

1h 30mdirect

18:05 - 19:30JNB-ELS

1h 25mdirect

R2 554Airlink

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Wed, Dec 3 - Thu, Jan 15

18:25 - 20:30CPT-JNB

2h 05mdirect

7:30 - 9:45JNB-CPT

2h 15mdirect

R2 726Airlink

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Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 31

19:00 - 21:00CPT-JNB

2h 00mdirect

11:00 - 13:10JNB-CPT

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R2 931Lift

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Mon, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 7

9:50 - 11:10ELS-JNB

1h 20mdirect

11:30 - 7:20JNB-ELS

19h 50m2 stops

R7 440Cemair

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Mon, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 4

12:20 - 13:20BFN-JNB

1h 00mdirect

10:50 - 11:50JNB-BFN

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R9 411Cemair

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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 R446. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R531 and R737.
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 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 4 days before departure. Tickets are most expensive 1 day before departure.
For international flights, the best last minute prices are generally found 5 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.