Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?

Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Durban, where you can get a last-minute ticket for R353. Other options include Johannesburg and Cape Town where you can get deals for R449 and R497.

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 Precision Air 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

HararedirectR1 122

Cairo1 stopR2 981

Port LouisdirectR3 686

Mumbai1 stopR4 134

Istanbul1 stopR4 375

Dubai1 stopR4 519

Athens1 stopR4 679

Jeddah1 stopR4 824

London1 stopR4 840

Bangkok1 stopR4 952

Lisbon1 stopR5 192

Rome1 stopR5 384

Lahore1 stopR5 416

Paris1 stopR5 497

Phuket City1 stopR5 529

Amsterdam1 stopR5 625

Tel Aviv1 stopR6 538

Guangzhou1 stopR6 602

Cologne3 stopsR6 891

New York1 stopR8 157

HararedirectR1 122

Cairo1 stopR2 981

Port LouisdirectR3 686

Mumbai1 stopR4 134

Istanbul1 stopR4 375

Dubai1 stopR4 519

Athens1 stopR4 679

Jeddah1 stopR4 824

London1 stopR4 840

Bangkok1 stopR4 952

Lisbon1 stopR5 192

Rome1 stopR5 384

Lahore1 stopR5 416

Paris1 stopR5 497

Phuket City1 stopR5 529

Amsterdam1 stopR5 625

Tel Aviv1 stopR6 538

Guangzhou1 stopR6 602

Cologne3 stopsR6 891

New York1 stopR8 157

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, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2

20:45 - 21:55

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

7:20 - 8:30

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 010FlySafair

Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2

8:00 - 9:05

DUR

JNB

1h 05mdirect

7:20 - 8:30

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 042Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Feb 23

6:25 - 7:35

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:00 - 7:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 058Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3

20:10 - 21:20

DUR

JNB

1h 10mdirect

6:40 - 7:50

JNB

DUR

1h 10mdirect

R1 074FlySafair

Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2

8:00 - 9:05

DUR

JNB

1h 05mdirect

6:00 - 7:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 090Lift

Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2

8:00 - 9:05

DUR

JNB

1h 05mdirect

6:00 - 7:05

JNB

DUR

1h 05mdirect

R1 202Lift

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

20:25 - 22:25

CPT

JNB

2h 00mdirect

21:20 - 23:35

JNB

CPT

2h 15mdirect

R2 099South African

Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2

6:05 - 8:10

CPT

JNB

2h 05mdirect

20:35 - 22:50

JNB

CPT

2h 15mdirect

R2 260Airlink

Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2

18:50 - 19:40

BFN

JNB

0h 50mdirect

17:10 - 18:15

JNB

BFN

1h 05mdirect

R2 548Airlink

Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Feb 27

7:55 - 8:55

BFN

JNB

1h 00mdirect

15:30 - 16:30

JNB

BFN

1h 00mdirect

R3 413Cemair

Useful Info

Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?
Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Durban, where you can get a last-minute ticket for R353. Other options include Johannesburg and Cape Town where you can get deals for R449 and R497.
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 Precision Air 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 Wednesday 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.