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 $70. Other options include Sydney and Brisbane where you can get deals for $92 and $94.

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 Nile Air who often offer low-priced tickets right up until departure.

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Cheap Last Minute Flights to Sydney

Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec

06:00 - 08:35

OOL

SYD

1h 35mdirect

21:45 - 22:05

SYD

OOL

1h 20mdirect

$219Jetstar

Tue, 9 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

18:20 - 20:50

OOL

SYD

1h 30mdirect

06:10 - 06:30

SYD

OOL

1h 20mdirect

$222Multiple Airlines

Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec

15:00 - 16:25

AVV

SYD

1h 25mdirect

06:00 - 07:35

SYD

AVV

1h 35mdirect

$228Jetstar

Sun, 7 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec

18:05 - 22:05

CNS

SYD

3h 00mdirect

06:20 - 08:20

SYD

CNS

3h 00mdirect

$231Jetstar

Tue, 9 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

15:50 - 18:20

OOL

SYD

1h 30mdirect

06:10 - 06:30

SYD

OOL

1h 20mdirect

$237Jetstar

Mon, 8 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec

12:20 - 13:40

BNK

SYD

1h 20mdirect

10:20 - 11:40

SYD

BNK

1h 20mdirect

$254Jetstar

Tue, 9 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

08:35 - 10:30

HBA

SYD

1h 55mdirect

07:10 - 09:05

SYD

HBA

1h 55mdirect

$259Multiple Airlines

Mon, 8 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec

12:35 - 14:25

HBA

SYD

1h 50mdirect

18:00 - 23:50

SYD

HBA

5h 50m1 stop

$324Virgin Australia

Tue, 9 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

10:35 - 22:25

HBA

SYD

11h 50m1 stop

07:10 - 09:05

SYD

HBA

1h 55mdirect

$346Virgin Australia

Fri, 5 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec

09:30 - 12:05

MCY

SYD

1h 35mdirect

08:10 - 08:45

SYD

MCY

1h 35mdirect

$392Virgin Australia

Useful Info

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 $70. Other options include Sydney and Brisbane where you can get deals for $92 and $94.
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 Nile 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.