Find and Book Same-Day Return Flights

Same-day return flights, also known as 'one-day return flights,' allow you to depart and return on the same day. These flights are ideal for business trips, when you have limited holiday days off work, or if you're planning an adventurous extreme day trip. They're perfect for destinations that are close enough to make travelling back and forth in a single day manageable, providing a quick and efficient travel solution.

At Alternative Airlines, you can search and buy same-day return flights using our search form at the top of the page. All you need to do is set the departure and return dates to the same day before you search.

Take a look at our guide below to see how you can search and buy same-day return flights.

Step One

🔎 Search for Flights: Use our flight search tool and select your departure city, destination, and same-day return as the travel dates.

Step Two

📆 Compare Options: Review available flights, considering factors like price, flight duration, and departure/return times.

Step Three

🌏 Book Your Flight: Select your preferred flight and complete the booking process, ensuring that you have the right times for a same-day return.

Consider the time of day:

Consider flying early or landing late. Flights are usually cheaper if you fly early in the day or land late. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often less in demand and cheaper to fly on than Fridays or Sundays.

Book your flights early:

Same-day flights can fill up fast, so booking in advance ensures better options and lower prices. Airlines typically offer cheaper prices when flights are first released, and prices slowly increase as the flight date approaches.

Plan for short layovers:

Ensure you have enough time between flights, especially when transiting through busy airports with a short layover. Pack light and take carry-on baggage so you aren't waiting at the airport for longer than you need to.

Monitor flight times:

Check for last-minute flight schedule changes that could impact your return. The airline can make changes at any point even regarding the gate therefore to stay organized, check for any updates.