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 R399 and R608.

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

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Wed, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 28

21:10 - 22:20DUR-JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:00 - 7:15JNB-DUR

1h 15mdirect

R955FlySafair

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Wed, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 28

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Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20

8:00 - 9:05DUR-JNB

1h 05mdirect

6:00 - 7:05JNB-DUR

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R1 285Lift

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Fri, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 23

6:25 - 7:35DUR-JNB

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R1 354

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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 25

8:00 - 9:05DUR-JNB

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R1 389Lift

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Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 22

6:25 - 7:35DUR-JNB

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Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 21

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Fri, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 23

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Fri, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 26

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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 R399. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R399 and R608.
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 Nile Air 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 Thursday 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.