Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?

Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Auckland, where you can get a last-minute ticket for $52. Other options include Christchurch and Queenstown where you can get deals for $70 and $99.

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 Auckland

Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

09:00 - 10:20

CHC

AKL

1h 20mdirect

16:10 - 17:35

AKL

CHC

1h 25mdirect

$136Jetstar

Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

09:00 - 10:20

CHC

AKL

1h 20mdirect

15:20 - 16:45

AKL

CHC

1h 25mdirect

$150Jetstar

Sun, 18 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

14:00 - 15:20

CHC

AKL

1h 20mdirect

13:15 - 14:40

AKL

CHC

1h 25mdirect

$155Jetstar

Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan

16:20 - 17:40

CHC

AKL

1h 20mdirect

20:55 - 22:20

AKL

CHC

1h 25mdirect

$159Jetstar

Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan

09:10 - 10:15

WLG

AKL

1h 05mdirect

06:00 - 07:05

AKL

WLG

1h 05mdirect

$159Jetstar

Sun, 18 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

16:20 - 17:40

CHC

AKL

1h 20mdirect

06:10 - 07:35

AKL

CHC

1h 25mdirect

$190Jetstar

Sat, 17 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

09:00 - 10:25

CHC

AKL

1h 25mdirect

06:00 - 07:25

AKL

CHC

1h 25mdirect

$214Air New Zealand

Tue, 20 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

16:50 - 18:20

NSN

AKL

1h 30mdirect

17:00 - 18:35

AKL

NSN

1h 35mdirect

$413Air New Zealand

Tue, 20 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

06:00 - 07:30

NSN

AKL

1h 30mdirect

17:20 - 18:55

AKL

NSN

1h 35mdirect

$420Air New Zealand

Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan

11:20 - 15:20

PMR

AKL

4h 00m

1 stop

16:05 - 17:20

AKL

PMR

1h 15mdirect

$695Multiple Airlines

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Which destinations have the best last-minute deals?
Right now, the best destination for a last-minute flight is Auckland, where you can get a last-minute ticket for $52. Other options include Christchurch and Queenstown where you can get deals for $70 and $99.
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 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 Friday 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 Auckland, where you can get a last-minute ticket for $52. Other options include Christchurch and Queenstown where you can get deals for $70 and $99.

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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