Find your perfect flight & split the cost with Affirm
Ready to book your flights and pay with Affirm. Click the button below to find flights from more than 600 airlines and travel to anywhere in the world.
Buy flights with Affirm
Choose a payment plan that fits your budget.
As low as 0% APR.
Where from?
Where to?
Dates
Passengers & Class
1 Adult, Economy/Coach
Affirm Flight Payment Plan
Search and book any flight tickets from over 600 airlines with Alternative Airlines and pay in installments with Affirm.
Affirm is a great way to split the cost of your flights over time. For smaller purchases, you'll be able to make 4 interest-free payments every 2 weeks with Pay in 4. For larger purchases, you'll have the option to make 3, 6, 12, or 18 monthly payments.
For example, a $800 purchase might cost $72.21/mo over 12 months at 15% APR.
Pay in 4 (4 payment over 6 weeks)
Monthly installments
Interest-free options
How to buy flights with Affirm
Choose your flight
Enter the destinations, dates and the number of people flying on the Alternative Airlines search form, click 'search flights' and select the flights that are right for you.
How to buy flights with Affirm
Select Affirm at checkout
After you've entered your passenger details, scroll down to see all payment methods available with Alternative Airlines. Select Affirm to begin the financing process and scroll down and click Continue to Payment.
How to buy flights with Affirm
Pick your plan
Select your plan with Affirm and see if you qualify. You can choose to pay on a bi-weekly or a monthly plan. Once you've selected your plan, Affirm will give you an instant approval decision.
How to buy flights with Affirm
Get your tickets & pay later
If you're successful, you'll be able to confirm your flight with us using Affirm. We'll send you your e-tickets right away. All you need to do is repay Affirm on the plan that you selected and enjoy your upcoming flights!
Available in the following countries
Trusted globally
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
We’re super proud of our Trustpilot rating, but don’t just take it from us. See why millions of others love booking their flights through Alternative Airlines
600+ airlines to choose from
When you book flights with Alternative Airlines and pay with Affirm, you have more than 600 airlines to choose from.
Affirm is available as a payment option on every single flight we sell. So, whether it's a short flight to visit family or that once-in-a-lifetime trip that you've been planning for, we've got you covered and can help you budget your flights with installments on Affirm.
E-tickets sent instantly
We'll send you your e-tickets right after you've made your 1st payment with Affirm, at the time of booking.
There are rare occasions where we might have to do a couple of extra checks before sending out your ticket. But, if this happens to you — don't sweat! It's procedural. We'll make sure to send your ticket out within 24 hours and will keep you updated with its progress.
Why buy flights with Affirm?
Whether it's leisure, business, family or solo, Affirm is a convenient and flexible way to purchase your airline tickets for any trip. It's perfect for when you don't have the money available to pay the full price upfront as it allows you to budget the cost into easy-to-manage installments.
Affirm can also allow give you the flexibility to upgrade your ticket to a higher cabin class or add extras, such as pre-selected seats or additional baggage.
Read all the reasons why to buy flights with Affirm through Alternative Airlines.
FAQs
Can I use Affirm to pay for flights?
Yes. Affirm can be used through Alternative Airlines to pay for flights back in monthly or in bi-weekly installments, from over 600 different airlines. Any international or US domestic flight found through the Alternative Airlines' website can be paid with an Affirm loan.
What happens after I buy flights with Affirm?
After you have finalized the process to finance your flights with Affirm, you'll need to pay off your flight reservation price on the monthly payment plan that you agreed to. Affirm will send payment reminders by SMS texts to the mobile number that was registered to create your account. Make sure your phone number and email are up to date in your Affirm account so that you don't miss any travel payment plan reminders. Download the Affirm App as well to keep up to date with your payments.
Your Affirm flight payments can be made online by debit card or ACH (Automated Clearing House) transfer on the Affirm website where you can also choose to set up an auto-payment. This can be before, during and after your vacation or travel.
Will Affirm check my credit score?
Yes. When you create an account with Affirm, they will evaluate your credit score with a 'soft' credit check. This will require a few personal details and is done to check your eligibility for financing flights. The 'soft' credit check will not affect your credit score. This process occurs when you have chosen the flights you wish to travel and selected Affirm at the checkout.
What are monthly payments for flights with Affirm?
Monthly payments is one of the payment plan options that you can choose to pay with when you select Affirm as your payment option. Monthly payments allow you to split the cost of your tickets over a 3, 6, 12 or 18 month period, with equal payments made 1 x per month until the flight is fully paid off.
When is an Affirm down payment required?
Affirm will sometimes require a down payment of a fixed amount when to first begin the loan process for your flight ticket reservation. Once the down payment has been paid, Affirm will loan you the money for the remainder of the flight reservation. Your payment options depend on the amount of your purchase and on your eligibility. Smaller purchases can be made in 4 interest-free payments every two weeks with Pay in 4. For larger purchases, the option to make 3, 6, 12, or 18 monthly payments are available and these options may have interest. Note that the loan is to be paid off directly to Affirm and not to Alternative Airlines.
What will my payment options look like?
Your payment options depend on the amount of your purchase and on your eligibility. For smaller purchases, you’ll be able to make 4 interest-free payments every two weeks. For larger purchases, you’ll have the option to make 3, 6, 12 or 18 monthly payments—and these options may have interest.
What is pre-qualification and how do I prequalify for an Affirm loan to travel?
Prequalification with Affirm means that Affirm considers you are a suitable candidate to take out a loan based on the information you have provided. It is also a way to find out how you can sensibly spend on the online store you are browsing on. When you buy Affirm travel via the Alternative Airlines website, you will see the amount that will be required to pay each month for each flight result. Find out more if you prequalify with Affirm travel.
Affirm will analyse how much you can borrow to pay off your flight ticket purchase, which is also known as credit check. You will be given an estimated amount that you will have to pay back per month for your flights. The process does not take long and does not affect your credit score. If are buying flights with Alternative Airlines through the Affirm app, the prequalify process will go through a virtual card. There are a few ways to find out if you prequalify to take out a loan for travel with Affirm: you can either select the 'See if you qualify' button through the app or through the online process. Another way is by clicking on the blue "i" icon at the Alternative Airlines' online checkout.
Where can I buy flights with Affirm?
Qualified customers can book a range or a combination of flights at Alternative Airlines and safely pay off the ticket price in monthly installments with an Affirm loan or Pay in 4. Alternative Airlines is one of the world's only online travel agency that offers Affirm as a payment method to pay for airline tickets on a variety of airlines.
Where can I find an Affirm payment plan for flights?
You can set up an Affirm payment plan for flights with Alternative Airlines. Applying for an Affirm loan does not take long and you are able to begin a flight payment plan at the point of purchase. Simply use the search bar at the top of the page to find different results with 600 airlines and select Affirm to take out a loan to start a payment plan on flights. Make Affirm payments on a range of airline tickets on both domestic and international airlines. Read full information on all flight payment plans available with Alternative Airlines.
How many months can I split the cost of my Affirm flight reservation into?
Payment options depend on the amount of the purchase and on your eligibility. For larger purchases, you’ll have the option to make 3, 6, 12, or 18 monthly payments — and these options may have interest. For smaller purchases, you’ll be able to make 4 interest-free payments every two weeks with Pay in 4. You have to make a payment for each month of the plan that you choose.
As an example, you might pay $43.96/mo USD based on a purchase price of $500.00 USD at 10% APR for 12 months. A down payment may be required.
Can I apply for a travel loan and how long does it take?
Applying for travel loans to pay off a vacation or business trip are available through Alternative Airlines when selecting Affirm. We have partnered with Affirm to allow you to take out a loan to pay for flights over time, which is an easier, flexible method of seeing the world. When selecting Affirm at the checkout, you can apply for a loan in a separate window and begin paying your flight ticket purchase over time. A soft credit check is carried out and the process does not take long. There is a range of airlines you can travel on with an Affirm loan. Customers applying for an Affirm travel loan must be 18+, a US or resident and have a valid US cell phone number.
If you are planning to use Affirm to pay off your next vacation, it doesn't take long to apply for a travel loan. Once you have selected the flights you want with Alternative Airlines, you can select Affirm at the point of the transaction when you arrive at the checkout page. All you need to do is enter a few personal details and Affirm will determine whether you're eligible for a payment plan for flights in a matter of seconds.
What is the maximum amount I can get for my Affirm travel loan?
Affirm provides loans of up to a maximum value of $17,500 USD on all flight travel booked with Alternative Airlines. No matter which route or airline you're flying on, Affirm travel loans are available with all flights.
You have to be over 18, a US resident and hold a US cell number to apply for an Affirm loan.
Can I pay for my flight tickets back after I have traveled using Affirm?
Yes. Depending on when you travel, you can pay for part of or all of your Alternative Airlines' flight ticket reservation after you travel! Affirm gives you the option of different flight payment plans — smaller purchases of $50 - $350, you’ll be able to make 4 interest-free payments every two weeks. For larger value airline tickets of $350+, you’ll have the option to make 3, 6, 12, or 18 monthly payments—and these options may have interest. Your payment options depend on the amount of your purchase and on your eligibility.
Unless a down payment is required, your first payment is due one calendar month after the date your loan is processed. So, if you choose to pay over 6 months and your date of travel is only one month after you make your flight reservation, you will be paying for most of your flight reservation after you travel!
Can I use Affirm to pay for flights on all airlines on your site?
Yes, you can use Affirm to pay for flights on all airlines on the Alternative Airlines site. There are no restrictions on the airline that you choose or the where you're flying between. Flights can be paid with Alternative Airlines to travel either inside or outside of the US and pay off at a later date by using an Affirm travel loan as a payment method.
What is Affirm for travel and how does it work?
Affirm travel is a loan that can be applied through the U.S based financing company to credit travel-related needs such as flights. When booking flights with Alternative Airlines, you can apply for a loan for a for tickets on a great variety of airlines. What's more, different destinations and cities can be found using the Alternative Airlines multi city flight option for your next vacation and pay with an Affirm travel loan.
Affirm travel works as a loan provision to credit your travel-related needs when booking with Alternative Airlines, up to the value of $17,500 USD. For example, if you want to use Affirm to pay for your flight travel, you'd simply complete a search on the Alternative Airlines website, choose the flights that you'd like to pay for over time and select Affirm as a payment method at the checkout page.