Buy Now Pay Later Options in North America
Discover our Buy Now Pay Later payment methods available in the USA and Canada
What Buy Now Pay Later options can I use in North America?
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:
- Afterpay allows you to pay for your flights over 6 weeks, 6 months or 12 months.
- Klarna lets you pay in 30 days, pay in 3 or 4 monthly instalments, or finance the pricier flight tickets for 6 or 12 months.
- Affirm lets you pay in 4 instalments over 6 weeks, or up to 18 months for more expensive tickets.
- Zip can help you split the cost of your flights into several weeks, making your travel budget more manageable.
- Sezzle similarly lets you pay later with 4 instalments over 6 weeks, or for up to 6 months.
Keep reading to find out more about each of these BNPLs available in the USA and Canada 👇👇👇
Pay Later with Afterpay
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:
- Pay in 4 instalments over 6 weeks - available in the United States and Canada
- Pay over 6 or 12 months - available in the United States
You can fly now and pay later with top airlines like Delta, American Airlines and Air Canada.
Pay Later with Klarna
Klarna is a 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:
- Pay Now - available in the United States
- Pay in 30 days - available in the United States and Canada
- Pay in 3 or 4 monthly instalments - available in the United States and Canada
- Pay in 6 or 12 months - available in the United States and Canada
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.
Pay Later with Affirm
Affirm is another popular payment plan provider you can use if you're a North American traveller. Affirm gives you the flexibility to:
- Pay in 4 instalments over 6 weeks - available in the United States
- Pay in 3, 6, 12 or 18 monthly instalments - available in the United States and Canada
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.
Pay Later with Zip
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.
- Pay in 4 instalments over 6 weeks - available in the United States
Simply head to checkout and select Zip to pay later for flights with Hawaiian Airlines, Allegiant, Sun Country and many more.
Pay Later with Sezzle
Sezzle is another convenient way for travellers in the USA and Canada to pay later. Sezzles options include:
- Pay in 4 instalments over 6 weeks - available in the United States and Canada
- Pay in monthly instalments for up to 6 months - available in the United States
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.
Why Choose Alternative Airlines for BNPL Flights?
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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FAQs
What Buy Now Pay Later options are available in the USA for flights?
At Alternative Airlines, we offer Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna, Zip and Sezzle for our US customers.
- Afterpay - pay in 4 instalments over 6 weeks, or pay monthly for 6 or 12 months.
- Klarna - pay now, pay in 30 days, or pay monthly for 3, 4, 6 or 12 months.
- Affirm - pay in 4 instalments over 6 weeks, or monthly for 3, 6, 12 or 18 months.
- Zip - pay in 4 instalments over 6 weeks.
- Sezzle - pay in 4 instalments over 6 weeks, or pay monthly for up to 6 months.
Can I use Buy Now, Pay Later if I live in Canada?
Yes! Residents of Canada can use Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna and Sezzle to pay later for flights booked at Alternative Airlines.
- Afterpay - pay in 4 instalments over 6 weeks
- Klarna - pay in 30 days or pay in 3, 4, 6 or 12 months
- Affirm - pay in 3, 6, 12 or 18 months
- Sezzle - pay in 4 instalments over 6 weeks