Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?

Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Edinburgh, where you can get a last-minute ticket for £12. Other options include London and Belfast where you can get deals for £15 and £15.

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 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.

Cheap Last-Minute Flights

Flight Deals

One-wayReturn

Málagadirect£15

Alicantedirect£15

Amsterdamdirect£19

Parisdirect£32

Istanbuldirect£36

Jeddah1 stop£138

Dubai2 stops£158

Toronto1 stop£169

Mumbai3 stops£209

Orlandodirect£209

New Delhi3 stops£212

Manila2 stops£241

Lahore2 stops£251

New York2 stops£260

Islamabad3 stops£266

Lagos2 stops£272

Tokyo1 stop£354

Sydney2 stops£397

Málagadirect£15

Alicantedirect£15

Amsterdamdirect£19

Parisdirect£32

Istanbuldirect£36

Jeddah1 stop£138

Dubai2 stops£158

Toronto1 stop£169

Mumbai3 stops£209

Orlandodirect£209

New Delhi3 stops£212

Manila2 stops£241

Lahore2 stops£251

New York2 stops£260

Islamabad3 stops£266

Lagos2 stops£272

Tokyo1 stop£354

Sydney2 stops£397

Cheap Last Minute Flight Tickets

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

London

Bangkok

New York

Islamabad

Dubai

New Delhi

Cheap Last Minute Flights to London

Mon, 23 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

20:50 - 22:15

EDI

STN

1h 25mdirect

08:05 - 09:30

STN

EDI

1h 25mdirect

£38Ryanair

Mon, 23 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar

06:15 - 07:40

EDI

STN

1h 25mdirect

05:55 - 07:20

STN

EDI

1h 25mdirect

£39Ryanair

Fri, 20 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

21:05 - 22:15

BFS

LTN

1h 10mdirect

07:00 - 08:20

LTN

BFS

1h 20mdirect

£47easyJet

Fri, 20 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

21:05 - 22:15

BFS

LTN

1h 10mdirect

07:05 - 08:25

LTN

BFS

1h 20mdirect

£52easyJet

Mon, 23 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

06:15 - 07:40

EDI

STN

1h 25mdirect

06:25 - 13:50

STN

EDI

7h 25m

1 stop

£59Multiple Airlines

Sat, 21 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

17:05 - 21:25

EDI

STN

4h 20m

1 stop

07:50 - 09:15

STN

EDI

1h 25mdirect

£61Multiple Airlines

Fri, 20 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

07:50 - 20:10

GLA

LTN

12h 20m

1 stop

21:00 - 06:55

LTN

GLA

9h 55m

1 stop

£90Ryanair

Sat, 21 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar

09:35 - 11:10

GLA

LHR

1h 35mdirect

06:25 - 07:50

LHR

GLA

1h 25mdirect

£100British Airways

Sun, 22 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

05:55 - 07:30

GLA

LHR

1h 35mdirect

07:55 - 09:20

LHR

GLA

1h 25mdirect

£106British Airways

Sat, 21 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

15:20 - 19:45

EDI

LGW

4h 25m

1 stop

22:30 - 07:35

LGW

EDI

9h 05m

1 stop

£110Ryanair

Useful Info

Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?
Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Edinburgh, where you can get a last-minute ticket for £12. Other options include London and Belfast where you can get deals for £15 and £15.
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 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 7 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 Thursday 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.