Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?

Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Christchurch, where you can get a last-minute ticket for $99. Other options include Auckland and Queenstown where you can get deals for $118 and $173.

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 Auckland

Tue, 9 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec

13:10 - 14:15

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1h 05mdirect

06:00 - 07:05

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$210Jetstar

Tue, 9 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec

14:10 - 15:15

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06:00 - 07:05

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$231Jetstar

Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec

14:10 - 15:15

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1h 05mdirect

06:00 - 07:05

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$236Jetstar

Tue, 9 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

14:10 - 15:15

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19:25 - 20:30

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$257Jetstar

Mon, 8 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec

20:35 - 21:55

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1h 20mdirect

06:10 - 07:35

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1h 25mdirect

$293Jetstar

Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec

09:50 - 11:10

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1h 20mdirect

06:10 - 07:35

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1h 25mdirect

$296Jetstar

Sat, 6 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec

09:40 - 10:35

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0h 55mdirect

06:40 - 07:35

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$480Air New Zealand

Sun, 7 Dec - Fri, 19 Dec

06:50 - 08:00

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1h 10mdirect

06:30 - 07:40

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1h 10mdirect

$494Air New Zealand

Sat, 6 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec

18:40 - 19:35

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0h 55mdirect

08:15 - 09:10

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$506Air New Zealand

Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec

16:20 - 17:40

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1h 20mdirect

07:00 - 13:25

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6h 25m1 stop

$586Multiple Airlines

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Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?
Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Christchurch, where you can get a last-minute ticket for $99. Other options include Auckland and Queenstown where you can get deals for $118 and $173.
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 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.

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