Search for flights & pay using Zip
Are you ready to book flights and pay with Zip? Click on the button below to search for flights from more than 600 airlines and discover the world.
Buy Flights in Instalments with Zip
Zip gives you the freedom and flexibility to buy now and pay later
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Why Alternative Airlines?
Zip flights with Alternative Airlines
Alternative Airlines accepts Zip in the U.S, New Zealand and Australia to split the total flight cost into easy, manageable instalments that are paid over several weeks.*
Zip creates simple, secure, fair and transparent credit and payment solutions that give online shoppers more freedom. Choosing to pay with Zip allows you to purchase your flights without having to pay back the total cost until a later date.
After you've found the flight that you want to buy on the Alternative Airlines website, select to pay with Zip at checkout. Zip will make an instant decision on whether you're eligible to use it and — if you're approved — you'll be able to secure your flights right away but won't have to pay back the full cost until later.
Pay in Instalments with Zip is a form of credit and is subject to T&Cs. Late fees may apply.
Pay in Instalments
Pay monthly (Australia only)
How to buy flights with Zip
Search for flights and find great deals!
Use our search form to search for flights on any date and between any destinations. Once you've found the flights that you want to buy, select them to purchase.
How to buy flights with Zip
Select Zip as your payment option
Enter your passenger details and select Zip as the payment method that you want to pay in. Create your Zip account using a credit or debit card.
How to buy flights with Zip
Pick a payment plan that suits you!
After you've entered some info to verify your identity, Zip will make an instant decision on whether you're eligible to use it.
How to buy flights with Zip
Booking confirmed - buy now & pay later
Once approved, your repayment will be fixed to four equal payments that must be paid back every two weeks. The first payment must be made at the time of booking. Once you've made the first payment, your booking will be finalised and your flights will be confirmed. Zip will automatically debit the remaining cost of your booking every two weeks from the card that you used to make the first payment.
All that's left for you to do is look forward to your flight!
Zip
Available in the following countries
To qualify for Zip, you must:
Be a resident of the US, New Zealand or Australia
Be over the age of 18
Submit a few personal details to confirm identification
Have a valid mobile number
600+ airlines to choose from
When you purchase flights with Alternative Airlines and pay using Zip, you have over 600 airlines to pick from.
Zip appears as a payment option on every flight with Alternative Airlines. So, whether you are looking to spend the weekend away or visit family across the world, Zip can help you manage your finances by paying in instalments.
E-tickets sent instantly
You'll then be sent your e-tickets via email, as soon as you've made the 1st payment with Zip, at the time of booking.
Occasionally we will have to do a few more checks before sending out your tickets. But, if this happens to you - don't worry! It's a standard procedure! We'll make sure to send out your ticket within 24 hours of booking and we'll keep you updated with its progress.
Why buy flights with Zip?
Zip is a payment method that allows you to buy goods and services online and pay back the cost over time.
Zip can be used to divide the cost of your flights into four equal payments. The first payment must be made at the time of booking and the following three must be made every two weeks. Once you've made the first payment, your flight tickets are secured and we'll send you your e-ticket right away.
Zip is a great way to pay for flights because it can break up the cost of a large purchase and make it that much more affordable.
Zip Payment plan options
Zip US
Split the cost of your flight tickets and pay in instalments over several weeks.
Zip Australia
There are two options to choose from when paying for flights with Zip in Australia: Zip Pay and Zip Money.
Zip Pay in Australia - Choose a weekly, fortnightly or monthly schedule. Pay off early if you like, without a penalty.
Zip Money in Australia - Established fee of $0 - $99 AUD (this is a one-off fee added to your account balance). Interest-free for the first 6 months*. A flexible payment option from $10 AUD per week and can be scheduled to be paid back weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.
Zip New Zealand
Pay in instalments over several weeks. The maximum spend to use Zip on flights is $1000 NZD in New Zealand. Interest-free and no monthly account fee.
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