Booking a flight shouldn’t stretch your budget—or your patience. That’s why at Alternative Airlines, you can pay for your flights with a bunch of flexible payment options! For travellers in the US and Canada, you can split the cost your way with Afterpay, Klarna, Affirm, Zip and Sezzle. Here's a quick overview of each:
Keep reading to find out more about each of these BNPLs available in the USA and Canada 👇👇👇
Break up the cost of your flight into 4 instalments over 6 weeks with Afterpay! Perfect for those bigger trips or last-minute plans. The available options in the US and Canada include:
Enjoy an interest free payment plan that allows you to be flexible and pay the cost of your flight at a pace that suits you. Choose from over 600 airlines and over 40 ways to pay with us at Alternative Airlines today!
You can fly now and pay later with top airlines like Delta, American Airlines and Air Canada.
Klarna is an interest free favourite with our customers - it's one of the most popular ways to pay later at Alternative Airlines. That is why it is one of the most popular ways people choose to pay later for their flights! Klarna's payment plans in the USA and Canada include:
Klarna is also available in the United Kingdom, Australia and many other European countries. Click the button below to find out more.
No matter when or where you are going, you can use Klarna to pay later for your flights with any of the airlines we ticket, including United Airlines, JetBlue and WestJet.
Affirm is another popular interest free payment plan provider you can use if you're a North American traveller. Affirm gives you the flexibility to:
Whether you are looking to fly domestically in the USA or go on a long haul adventure, Affirm allows you to split the costs of your flight your way, giving you complete control over your travel budget.
With over 600+ airlines to choose from, you can use Affirm to pay later for flights to anywhere, at anytime - this includes flights with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Flair Airlines.
Zip works a lot like Afterpay. You can split your fare into 4 instalments over 6 weeks—keeping your budget manageable while you plan your trip. From New York to London or LA to Hawaii, Zip’s got you covered so you can fly stress free. Simply make your first payment at the time of booking and the following three must be made every two weeks. Zip is a great way to break up the cost of larger purchases and make it much more affordable.
Simply head to checkout and select Zip to pay later for flights with Hawaiian Airlines, Allegiant, Sun Country and many more.
Sezzle is another convenient way for travellers in the USA and Canada to pay later with a zero interest rate and weekly or monthly payment reminders depending on which payment plan you choose. Sezzles options include:
If you're a resident of the USA or Canada, choose Sezzle at checkout to spread the cost of your flights with 600+ airlines, such as Spirit Airlines, Canadian North and Air Transat to name a few.
Let’s be real—booking a flight can feel overwhelming. Between comparing prices, sorting dates, and working out how to pay, it’s a lot. That’s where Alternative Airlines comes in.
We make it simple to book now and spread the cost over time. Whether you’re travelling next month or next week, we give you flexible Buy Now, Pay Later options that work around your life — not the other way around.
We’ve partnered with the world’s most popular Buy Now, Pay Later providers — like Afterpay, Klarna, Affirm, Zip and Sezzle — so you can split the costs of your flight the way you see fit. Want to pay weekly? Monthly? In four instalments? No problem. You’ll find the perfect payment plan that suits your budget and trip, all while giving you peace of mind.
Flying now and paying later isn't always an option if you book directly with an airline. At Alternative Airlines, we ticket over 600 global airlines, including top names like American Airlines, Delta and United. That means more routes, more destinations, and more ways to pay — without the hassle of paying everything upfront.
You can also forget the hassle of complicated bookings. With our smooth booking experience, you just search, pay your way, and get your e-tickets before you know it.
🧳 Need help after booking? Our friendly customer service team is just a call away — even after you hit the "Book Now" button. From payment questions to travel hiccups, we’re ready and waiting to help!
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Start your adventure today and book flights with Alternative Airlines with support from our Buy Now Pay Later providers. Choose from 600 airlines and over 40+ ways to pay. Travel stress free with a secure payment plan prepared before you fly.
At Alternative Airlines, we offer Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna, Zip and Sezzle for our US customers.
Yes! Residents of Canada can use Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna and Sezzle to pay later for flights booked at Alternative Airlines.
Once you have booked your flights, chosen your payment plan and made your first payment with your chosen BNPL provider at checkout, your e-ticket will be instantly sent to you via email. We will often carry out a couple procedural checks before sending you your ticket. If this happens to you don't worry as you will always receive your ticket within 24 hours and we will keep you updated on when it should arrive.
The remaining balance of your payment plan will be paid off over time, you will receive email updates and reminders from us to keep you informed of your upcoming payments.
Yes. You can pay for your flights using a debit card with our Buy Now Pay Later providers; visit our website and search for flights from over 600 airlines that we support. Once you have reached checkout, you will be able to choose which payment option you would like to proceed with. Select 'Pay now with direct debit', you can use this method for both short and long haul flights.
Rest assured if you choose to book with us, and you are forced to cancel your flight due to an emergency you will receive a full refund. However, this will only be guaranteed if you purchased a refundable ticket or by adding cancellation protection at checkout.
Emergencies you can be refunded for with Alternative Airlines:
Yes, paying later for flights is completely safe, at Alternative Airlines we work with verified and secure payment providers, and all transactions are encrypted. All flights booked through us are 100% valid and ticketed through our airline providers. Whether you choose any of our Buy Now, Pay Later plans, Slice Pay or Splitit you will receive clear payment terms and secure booking confirmation.
Many of our Buy Now, Pay Later plans are interest free with no surprise costs, but not all of them. Some of our providers may charge interest or request for an additional fee for longer term payment plans, late or missed payments. Before you confirm your flights, you will receive a full breakdown of any fees, interest or repayment schedule.
At Alternative Airlines, we provide all our customers with an easy booking experience, a straight forward step by step method that explains all concerns you may have in detail as you book. Our booking process enables you to book all the services you want in one time, including seat selection and additional baggage. As well as identifying any allergies you or someone you are travelling with may have, if you have any questions our brilliant customer service team is always here to help.
