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 R667. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R683 and R750.

Which airlines offer the cheapest last-minute tickets?

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

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One-wayReturn

HararedirectR1 283

LondondirectR4 233

Paris1 stopR4 467

Amsterdam1 stopR4 667

Mumbai1 stopR4 833

Jeddah1 stopR4 967

Port LouisdirectR4 983

Dubai1 stopR5 200

Athens1 stopR5 400

Accra1 stopR5 450

Rome1 stopR5 467

Phuket City1 stopR5 517

Lisbon1 stopR5 833

Lahore1 stopR5 900

Denpasar1 stopR6 300

Guangzhou2 stopsR7 217

Tokyo1 stopR8 350

New York1 stopR8 467

HararedirectR1 283

LondondirectR4 233

Paris1 stopR4 467

Amsterdam1 stopR4 667

Mumbai1 stopR4 833

Jeddah1 stopR4 967

Port LouisdirectR4 983

Dubai1 stopR5 200

Athens1 stopR5 400

Accra1 stopR5 450

Rome1 stopR5 467

Phuket City1 stopR5 517

Lisbon1 stopR5 833

Lahore1 stopR5 900

Denpasar1 stopR6 300

Guangzhou2 stopsR7 217

Tokyo1 stopR8 350

New York1 stopR8 467

Cheap Last Minute Flight Tickets

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Durban

London

Harare

Port Elizabeth

Cheap Last Minute Flights to Cape Town

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11

16:35 - 17:40GRJ George-CPT Cape Town Intl

1h 05mdirect

10:00 - 11:00CPT Cape Town Intl-GRJ George

1h 00mdirect

R1 633FlySafair

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 6

20:35 - 22:00PLZ Port Elizabeth-CPT Cape Town Intl

1h 25mdirect

18:50 - 20:10CPT Cape Town Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

1h 20mdirect

R1 967FlySafair

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11

19:00 - 20:20PLZ Port Elizabeth-CPT Cape Town Intl

1h 20mdirect

6:05 - 7:25CPT Cape Town Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

1h 20mdirect

R2 433Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 10

19:00 - 20:20PLZ Port Elizabeth-CPT Cape Town Intl

1h 20mdirect

16:45 - 18:05CPT Cape Town Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

1h 20mdirect

R2 550Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

19:00 - 20:20PLZ Port Elizabeth-CPT Cape Town Intl

1h 20mdirect

17:10 - 18:25CPT Cape Town Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

1h 15mdirect

R2 867Airlink

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 12

19:00 - 20:20PLZ Port Elizabeth-CPT Cape Town Intl

1h 20mdirect

17:10 - 18:25CPT Cape Town Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

1h 15mdirect

R3 433Airlink

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 13

8:30 - 10:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CPT Cape Town Intl

2h 10mdirect

19:00 - 21:00CPT Cape Town Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

2h 00mdirect

R3 433Lift

Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Nov 6

16:30 - 18:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

2h 15mdirect

7:10 - 9:15CPT Cape Town Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

2h 05mdirect

R3 450Lift

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

21:20 - 23:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CPT Cape Town Intl

2h 15mdirect

20:25 - 22:25CPT Cape Town Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

2h 00mdirect

R3 483South African

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

21:20 - 23:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CPT Cape Town Intl

2h 15mdirect

20:25 - 22:25CPT Cape Town Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

2h 00mdirect

R3 717South African

Cheap Last Minute Flights to Durban

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 7

12:00 - 13:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

1h 05mdirect

18:05 - 19:10DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

1h 05mdirect

R1 483Lift

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4

17:55 - 19:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

1h 10mdirect

21:20 - 22:30DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

1h 10mdirect

R1 517FlySafair

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7

15:10 - 16:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

1h 10mdirect

13:00 - 14:10DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

1h 10mdirect

R1 517South African

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

7:30 - 8:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

1h 10mdirect

14:40 - 15:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

1h 10mdirect

R1 533South African

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

6:40 - 7:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

1h 10mdirect

20:25 - 21:35DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

1h 10mdirect

R1 533FlySafair

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

17:55 - 19:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

1h 10mdirect

7:00 - 8:10DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

1h 10mdirect

R1 550Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 6

7:30 - 8:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

1h 10mdirect

20:45 - 21:55DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

1h 10mdirect

R1 600Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

9:55 - 11:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

1h 05mdirect

18:05 - 19:10DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

1h 05mdirect

R1 667Lift

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 7

9:25 - 10:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

1h 15mdirect

17:00 - 18:10DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

1h 10mdirect

R2 333Airlink

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7

9:25 - 10:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

1h 15mdirect

7:00 - 8:10DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

1h 10mdirect

R2 500Airlink

Cheap Last Minute Flights to London

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14

3:10 - 7:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

29h 10m1 stop Kigali Intl

21:20 - 13:55LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 35m1 stop Kigali Intl

R11 733RwandAir

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

16:00 - 7:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

16h 20m2 stops Lusaka Kigali Intl

21:20 - 13:55LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 35m1 stop Kigali Intl

R11 767RwandAir

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

8:20 - 6:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick

23h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

10:10 - 3:55LGW London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 867Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 18

14:30 - 6:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick

17h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

10:10 - 3:55LGW London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 900Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

17:45 - 18:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick

26h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

10:20 - 7:25LGW London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R12 167Condor

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Dec 2

18:50 - 9:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick

15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

16:45 - 11:25LGW London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R12 367Air France

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Dec 1

18:50 - 9:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick

15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

16:45 - 11:25LGW London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R12 367Air France

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Dec 3

12:25 - 6:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick

19h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:40 - 15:35LGW London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 450Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Dec 3

12:25 - 6:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick

19h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:40 - 15:35LGW London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 550Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

20:15 - 6:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LHR London Heathrow

11h 15mdirect

20:55 - 21:20LHR London Heathrow-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R12 750Multiple Airlines

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 R667. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R683 and R750.
Which airlines offer the cheapest last-minute tickets?
The airlines currently offering the cheapest last-minute airfare are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Generally, check for flights with MGA 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 3 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 Saturday 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.