Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?

Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Brisbane, where you can get a last-minute ticket for $76. Other options include Melbourne and Sydney where you can get deals for $85 and $85.

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 Sydney

Tue, 20 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan

06:00 - 08:30

OOL

SYD

1h 30mdirect

18:20 - 18:40

SYD

OOL

1h 20mdirect

$170Virgin Australia

Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan

19:40 - 22:15

BNE

SYD

1h 35mdirect

18:25 - 18:55

SYD

BNE

1h 30mdirect

$184Jetstar

Fri, 16 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb

20:55 - 22:20

AVV

SYD

1h 25mdirect

21:45 - 23:15

SYD

AVV

1h 30mdirect

$190Jetstar

Tue, 20 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan

07:05 - 09:35

OOL

SYD

1h 30mdirect

18:20 - 18:40

SYD

OOL

1h 20mdirect

$196Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

06:00 - 08:30

OOL

SYD

1h 30mdirect

20:20 - 20:40

SYD

OOL

1h 20mdirect

$199Virgin Australia

Sun, 18 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

06:00 - 07:25

AVV

SYD

1h 25mdirect

06:00 - 07:35

SYD

AVV

1h 35mdirect

$202Jetstar

Sun, 18 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

06:00 - 07:30

MEL

SYD

1h 30mdirect

17:00 - 18:40

SYD

MEL

1h 40mdirect

$203Jetstar

Sat, 17 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

06:00 - 07:25

AVV

SYD

1h 25mdirect

06:00 - 07:35

SYD

AVV

1h 35mdirect

$203Jetstar

Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb

20:00 - 21:30

MEL

SYD

1h 30mdirect

21:20 - 22:50

SYD

MEL

1h 30mdirect

$206Jetstar

Sat, 17 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

07:20 - 09:50

OOL

SYD

1h 30mdirect

21:45 - 22:05

SYD

OOL

1h 20mdirect

$208Multiple Airlines

Useful Info

Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?
Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Brisbane, where you can get a last-minute ticket for $76. Other options include Melbourne and Sydney where you can get deals for $85 and $85.
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 6 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 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.