Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?

Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Melbourne, where you can get a last-minute ticket for $75. Other options include Brisbane and Sydney where you can get deals for $99 and $108.

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.

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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

08:20 - 10:50OOL-SYD

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06:10 - 06:30SYD-OOL

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$198Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

09:45 - 11:35HBA-SYD

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07:10 - 09:05SYD-HBA

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$230Virgin Australia

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Sun, 7 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec

18:05 - 22:05CNS-SYD

3h 00mdirect

06:20 - 08:20SYD-CNS

3h 00mdirect

$233Jetstar

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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

08:20 - 10:50OOL-SYD

1h 30mdirect

21:45 - 22:05SYD-OOL

1h 20mdirect

$241Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

19:50 - 22:15OOL-SYD

1h 25mdirect

14:50 - 15:10SYD-OOL

1h 20mdirect

$261Jetstar

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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

07:35 - 10:10BNE-SYD

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21:20 - 21:50SYD-BNE

1h 30mdirect

$264Jetstar

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Sun, 7 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec

07:20 - 09:50OOL-SYD

1h 30mdirect

21:45 - 22:05SYD-OOL

1h 20mdirect

$264Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 4 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec

15:20 - 17:50OOL-SYD

1h 30mdirect

21:45 - 22:05SYD-OOL

1h 20mdirect

$275Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 3 Dec

07:05 - 09:35OOL-SYD

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21:45 - 22:05SYD-OOL

1h 20mdirect

$281Jetstar

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Fri, 5 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec

06:00 - 07:25MEL-SYD

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21:30 - 23:05SYD-MEL

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$294Virgin Australia

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Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?
Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Melbourne, where you can get a last-minute ticket for $75. Other options include Brisbane and Sydney where you can get deals for $99 and $108.
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.

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 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 Tuesday 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.