Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?

Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Belfast, where you can get a last-minute ticket for £13. Other options include Edinburgh and London where you can get deals for £13 and £14.

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 AlMasria Airlines 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£16

Alicantedirect£16

Amsterdamdirect£24

Parisdirect£36

Istanbuldirect£40

Jeddah1 stop£147

Toronto2 stops£183

Dubai1 stop£193

New Delhi2 stops£201

Mumbai3 stops£204

Orlandodirect£220

Lahore3 stops£257

Islamabad2 stops£271

Lagos2 stops£274

New York1 stop£299

Manila3 stops£302

Tokyo1 stop£366

Sydney3 stops£418

Málagadirect£16

Alicantedirect£16

Amsterdamdirect£24

Parisdirect£36

Istanbuldirect£40

Jeddah1 stop£147

Toronto2 stops£183

Dubai1 stop£193

New Delhi2 stops£201

Mumbai3 stops£204

Orlandodirect£220

Lahore3 stops£257

Islamabad2 stops£271

Lagos2 stops£274

New York1 stop£299

Manila3 stops£302

Tokyo1 stop£366

Sydney3 stops£418

Cheap Last Minute Flight Tickets

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

London

Bangkok

Islamabad

New York

New Delhi

Manchester

Cheap Last Minute Flights to London

Fri, 8 May - Sun, 10 May

21:15 - 22:45

GLA

STN

1h 30mdirect

06:45 - 08:20

STN

GLA

1h 35mdirect

£32Ryanair

Sat, 9 May - Sun, 10 May

21:35 - 23:05

GLA

STN

1h 30mdirect

06:45 - 08:20

STN

GLA

1h 35mdirect

£35Ryanair

Tue, 12 May - Tue, 12 May

06:05 - 07:30

EDI

STN

1h 25mdirect

12:05 - 13:25

STN

EDI

1h 20mdirect

£52Multiple Airlines

Mon, 11 May - Tue, 12 May

21:40 - 22:55

EDI

LTN

1h 15mdirect

14:05 - 15:25

LTN

EDI

1h 20mdirect

£53easyJet

Tue, 12 May - Tue, 12 May

06:05 - 07:30

EDI

STN

1h 25mdirect

22:35 - 23:50

STN

EDI

1h 15mdirect

£54easyJet

Sun, 10 May - Mon, 11 May

06:05 - 07:30

EDI

STN

1h 25mdirect

08:00 - 09:20

STN

EDI

1h 20mdirect

£56Multiple Airlines

Tue, 12 May - Wed, 13 May

08:20 - 16:55

GLA

LGW

8h 35m

1 stop

13:05 - 22:10

LGW

GLA

9h 05m

1 stop

£76Ryanair

Tue, 12 May - Tue, 9 Jun

06:15 - 11:15

EDI

LGW

5h 00m

1 stop

08:50 - 14:00

LGW

EDI

5h 10m

1 stop

£81Ryanair

Fri, 8 May - Mon, 11 May

11:30 - 13:05

EDI

LHR

1h 35mdirect

18:15 - 19:40

LHR

EDI

1h 25mdirect

£121British Airways

Tue, 12 May - Mon, 8 Jun

21:10 - 22:40

GLA

LHR

1h 30mdirect

18:15 - 19:35

LHR

GLA

1h 20mdirect

£123British Airways

Useful Info

Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?
Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Belfast, where you can get a last-minute ticket for £13. Other options include Edinburgh and London where you can get deals for £13 and £14.
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 AlMasria Airlines 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 Monday 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.