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 R400. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R433 and R499.

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 Jonair 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

HararedirectR949

Port LouisdirectR3 762

Mumbai1 stopR4 095

Istanbul1 stopR4 295

Cairo1 stopR4 745

Dubai1 stopR4 761

London1 stopR4 978

Jeddah1 stopR5 044

Athens1 stopR5 044

Bangkok1 stopR5 144

Rome1 stopR5 244

Lisbon2 stopsR5 261

Lahore1 stopR5 361

Phuket City1 stopR5 694

Amsterdam2 stopsR5 710

Paris1 stopR5 927

Tel Aviv1 stopR6 809

Cologne2 stopsR6 959

Guangzhou1 stopR7 125

New York2 stopsR8 590

HararedirectR949

Port LouisdirectR3 762

Mumbai1 stopR4 095

Istanbul1 stopR4 295

Cairo1 stopR4 745

Dubai1 stopR4 761

London1 stopR4 978

Jeddah1 stopR5 044

Athens1 stopR5 044

Bangkok1 stopR5 144

Rome1 stopR5 244

Lisbon2 stopsR5 261

Lahore1 stopR5 361

Phuket City1 stopR5 694

Amsterdam2 stopsR5 710

Paris1 stopR5 927

Tel Aviv1 stopR6 809

Cologne2 stopsR6 959

Guangzhou1 stopR7 125

New York2 stopsR8 590

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

Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17

21:15 - 22:25

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:00 - 7:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 016Multiple Airlines

Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 15

21:15 - 22:25

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:45 - 7:55

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 032FlySafair

Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21

21:40 - 22:50

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

17:55 - 19:05

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 049FlySafair

Fri, Mar 13 - Sat, Mar 14

7:50 - 9:05

DUR

HLA

1h 15mdirect

19:50 - 21:00

HLA

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 065FlySafair

Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 15

6:00 - 7:10

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:45 - 7:55

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 065FlySafair

Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23

18:05 - 19:40

PLZ

JNB

1h 35mdirect

6:00 - 7:35

JNB

PLZ

1h 35mdirect

R1 532South African

Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16

8:45 - 9:50

PZB

JNB

1h 05mdirect

16:35 - 17:40

JNB

PZB

1h 05mdirect

R2 813Airlink

Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 15

18:40 - 19:40

BFN

JNB

1h 00mdirect

8:40 - 9:40

JNB

BFN

1h 00mdirect

R3 047Cemair

Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 15

18:40 - 19:40

BFN

JNB

1h 00mdirect

8:40 - 9:40

JNB

BFN

1h 00mdirect

R3 146Cemair

Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21

7:05 - 8:10

PZB

JNB

1h 05mdirect

7:00 - 8:05

JNB

PZB

1h 05mdirect

R3 513Airlink

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 R400. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R433 and R499.
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 Jonair 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.