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 R399. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R415 and R515.

Which airlines offer the cheapest last-minute tickets?

The airlines currently offering the cheapest last-minute airfare are Qatar Airways, Delta and United Airlines. Generally, check for flights with Tassili Airlines 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

HararedirectR947

Cairo1 stopR3 089

Port LouisdirectR3 986

Mumbai1 stopR4 086

Istanbul1 stopR4 418

Dubai1 stopR4 684

Jeddah1 stopR4 933

Bangkok1 stopR4 949

London1 stopR4 966

Athens1 stopR5 049

Rome1 stopR5 232

Lisbon1 stopR5 348

Lahore1 stopR5 514

Phuket City1 stopR5 647

Paris1 stopR5 664

Amsterdam1 stopR5 879

Cologne2 stopsR6 959

Tel Aviv1 stopR7 009

Guangzhou1 stopR7 059

New York1 stopR8 288

HararedirectR947

Cairo1 stopR3 089

Port LouisdirectR3 986

Mumbai1 stopR4 086

Istanbul1 stopR4 418

Dubai1 stopR4 684

Jeddah1 stopR4 933

Bangkok1 stopR4 949

London1 stopR4 966

Athens1 stopR5 049

Rome1 stopR5 232

Lisbon1 stopR5 348

Lahore1 stopR5 514

Phuket City1 stopR5 647

Paris1 stopR5 664

Amsterdam1 stopR5 879

Cologne2 stopsR6 959

Tel Aviv1 stopR7 009

Guangzhou1 stopR7 059

New York1 stopR8 288

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, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 10

19:45 - 20:45

BFN

JNB

1h 00mdirect

18:05 - 19:10

JNB

BFN

1h 05mdirect

R1 063FlySafair

Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 7

6:00 - 7:10

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

18:20 - 19:30

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 063FlySafair

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18

19:40 - 20:55

DUR

HLA

1h 15mdirect

9:40 - 10:55

HLA

DUR

1h 15mdirect

R1 080FlySafair

Tue, Mar 10 - Sun, Mar 29

8:00 - 9:05

DUR

JNB

1h 05mdirect

16:00 - 17:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 096Lift

Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 10

7:50 - 9:05

DUR

HLA

1h 15mdirect

19:50 - 21:00

HLA

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 096FlySafair

Mon, Mar 9 - Sun, Mar 29

20:45 - 21:55

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

16:00 - 17:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 113Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 8

6:00 - 7:10

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

19:35 - 20:45

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 129FlySafair

Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 8

20:20 - 21:30

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

8:00 - 9:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 179Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 15

20:25 - 22:25

CPT

JNB

2h 00mdirect

21:20 - 23:35

JNB

CPT

2h 15mdirect

R2 176South African

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 11

6:30 - 8:30

CPT

JNB

2h 00mdirect

9:30 - 11:40

JNB

CPT

2h 10mdirect

R2 309Lift

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 R399. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R415 and R515.
Which airlines offer the cheapest last-minute tickets?
The airlines currently offering the cheapest last-minute airfare are Qatar Airways, Delta and United Airlines. Generally, check for flights with Tassili Airlines 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 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.