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 R384. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R528 and R591.

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

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Cheap Last Minute Flights to Johannesburg

Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 1

21:15 - 22:25

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JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:00 - 7:15

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DUR

1h 15mdirect

R975FlySafair

Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 1

21:15 - 22:25

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JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:00 - 7:15

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1h 15mdirect

R991FlySafair

Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5

12:00 - 13:05

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JNB

1h 05mdirect

6:00 - 7:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 023Lift

Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 1

8:00 - 9:05

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JNB

1h 05mdirect

6:00 - 7:15

JNB

DUR

1h 15mdirect

R1 039Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 24

6:00 - 7:10

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

18:40 - 19:50

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 135Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 11

8:05 - 9:40

PLZ

JNB

1h 35mdirect

6:00 - 7:35

JNB

PLZ

1h 35mdirect

R1 199South African

Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1

10:20 - 11:30

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JNB

1h 10mdirect

8:35 - 9:45

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 215South African

Thu, Jan 29 - Fri, Jan 30

12:00 - 13:05

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JNB

1h 05mdirect

14:00 - 15:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 247Lift

Thu, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 6

7:00 - 8:35

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JNB

1h 35mdirect

18:15 - 20:00

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PLZ

1h 45mdirect

R1 343Airlink

Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 1

12:40 - 14:15

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JNB

1h 35mdirect

13:20 - 15:05

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PLZ

1h 45mdirect

R1 359Airlink

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 R384. Other options include Durban and Cape Town where you can get deals for R528 and R591.
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 Air India 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 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.