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Search & Buy British Airways Last Minute Flights

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Cancellation Protection
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Trusted Choice
  • Rated 4.5 Stars. Based on 3,581 service ratings over the past year
  • Dedicated customer service team on hand to help
  • Secure payments


What are Last Minute Flights?

Last minute flights are flights purchased close to the departure date and time of the flight. These flights are usually purchased in the days or weeks leading up to the departure date. Last minute flights tend to be purchased by business travellers who need to attend meetings or by passengers who need to travel urgently. Last minute flights can often be cheaper than buying flights months before departure, however, this isn't always guaranteed.

Booking last minute flights with British Airways is super easy. Simply follow our step-by-step guide on how to book last minute flights with British Airways. We offer 40+ payment methods such as buy now, pay later, cryptocurrency, apple pay. Select the payment method that best suits you. You can also add extras to your booking such as Cancellation Protection and Lost Baggage Insurance.

At Alternative Airlines, the majority of our e-tickets are sent to you instantly or within 2 hours via email. Please note, when booking last minute flights, in some cases it might take up to 24 hours to receive your e-ticket.

 


 

How to Book Last Minute Flights with British Airways

STEP 1

Navigate to the search form at the top of the page and select if you wish to travel a return, one-way or multi-city search. Then fill in your departure and arrival destinations along with the dates, number of passengers and cabin class. Once you have filled in all the details, hit 'Search Flights' to find the perfect last minute flight for you.

STEP 2

We'll then display all available last minute flights for the dates and destinations you've chosen. If you wish to fly with a specific airline, use the airline filter to narrow down your search e.g. British Airways.

STEP 3

After, you've found the last minute flights that's right for you, confirm your selection and proceed to booking. We offer over 40 different payment methods on site such as buy now pay later options, apple pay, credit and debit card, PayPal and more.

 


Popular Last Minute Flight Routes with British Airways

British Airways flies to over 200 destinations globally. Below are some suggestions of popular last minute routes with British Airways. Pack your bags today for a last minute flight tomorrow.

London ✈ to Edinburgh

 Paris ✈ to Madrid

London ✈ to Los Angeles

Belfast ✈ to Santorini

 


Last Minute Flights
Tips

There are some tips and tricks to finding the cheapest last minute flight deals with any airline. You'll want to consider which destinations you'd like to fly to, what dates you can fly and the time of your flight. Follow our tips below to find the best flight for you.

Flexible Destinations

If you're looking to get away but don't know where to fly to, it's a good idea to be as flexible as possible with destinations. Be open-minded about where you plan to travel -  if you're dreaming of spending time on the beach, why not hop on a plane to Algarve or Costa Brava?

Flexible Dates

Got some space in your diary? Why not book a last minute flight today and hop on a spontaneous trip for your departure tomorrow? It's great to be flexible with dates as you can find some great deals on last minute flights. You may find that it's cheaper to fly a day before or a day after than you had originally planned. 

Night Flights

Another trick to booking last minute flights is to look for flights that depart at night as they can be cheaper - these flights are seen as less desirable than morning and afternoon flights. If you're a business traveller we recommend that you look at red-eye flights. These flights depart late at night and arrive early morning the following day.

 


Last Minute Flights with British Airways
FAQs

Can I finance last minute British Airways flights?

Of course! If you'd like to buy Britsh Airways flights today, fly tomorrow and pay in instalments, you can! With Alternative Airlines you can purchase flights today and spread the cost of your flight in instalments. We have partnered with many payment plan providers including Klarna, Affirm, Uplift, Afterpay, Clearpay, Tabby. Check out our Fly Now Pay Later with British Airways to find out more.

Where does British Airways fly to?

British Airways flies to over 200 destinations worldwide such as New York JFK, Boston, Singapore, Bermuda, Mallorca and Madrid. British Airways has 2 main hubs in London Heathrow and London Gatwick, in which they operate most of their flights.

Why are last minute flights so expensive?

Some last minute flights are more expensive than others. Airlines will often raise flight prices last minute as they know that passengers who need to travel urgently are willing to spend more. However, some airlines offer great discounts on last minute flights, as they need to fill the empty seats on the plane. 

 

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