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 $66. Other options include Auckland and Queenstown where you can get deals for $118 and $254.

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 Tassili Airlines who often offer low-priced tickets right up until departure.

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Sat, 13 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec

10:10 - 11:20

GIS

AKL

1h 10mdirect

19:15 - 20:25

AKL

GIS

1h 10mdirect

$320Air New Zealand

Fri, 12 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec

06:15 - 07:35

CHC

AKL

1h 20mdirect

06:10 - 07:35

AKL

CHC

1h 25mdirect

$335Jetstar

Mon, 15 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec

21:05 - 22:05

WLG

AKL

1h 00mdirect

16:00 - 17:05

AKL

WLG

1h 05mdirect

$361Jetstar

Sun, 14 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec

06:15 - 07:35

CHC

AKL

1h 20mdirect

16:10 - 17:35

AKL

CHC

1h 25mdirect

$365Jetstar

Tue, 16 Dec - Fri, 16 Jan

16:15 - 17:45

NSN

AKL

1h 30mdirect

20:10 - 21:45

AKL

NSN

1h 35mdirect

$373Air New Zealand

Sat, 13 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec

06:15 - 07:25

GIS

AKL

1h 10mdirect

19:00 - 14:15

AKL

GIS

19h 15m1 stop

$387Air New Zealand

Sun, 14 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec

09:00 - 10:20

CHC

AKL

1h 20mdirect

20:55 - 22:20

AKL

CHC

1h 25mdirect

$397Jetstar

Tue, 16 Dec - Fri, 16 Jan

16:15 - 17:45

NSN

AKL

1h 30mdirect

21:10 - 08:00

AKL

NSN

10h 50m1 stop

$418Air New Zealand

Fri, 12 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec

20:30 - 21:25

NPL

AKL

0h 55mdirect

08:15 - 09:10

AKL

NPL

0h 55mdirect

$439Air New Zealand

Tue, 16 Dec - Fri, 16 Jan

16:15 - 17:45

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AKL

1h 30mdirect

06:00 - 18:25

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NSN

12h 25m1 stop

$448Multiple Airlines

Useful Info

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 $66. Other options include Auckland and Queenstown where you can get deals for $118 and $254.
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 Tassili Airlines 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 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 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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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 $66. Other options include Auckland and Queenstown where you can get deals for $118 and $254.

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 Tassili Airlines who often offer low-priced tickets right up until departure.

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