Last-minute trips come up for a variety of reasons--a last-minute vacation, a trip to visit a sick family member or a quick decision to get away from the hustle and bustle of work. Whatever your reason for buying a last-minute airplane ticket, the price can be costly and difficult to manage. Instead, choose to make your trip less of a hassle. Find out how to buy last-minute airfare without a high price tag.
Log on to Airfare Watch Dog's website. This site has a specific section for last-minute deals. Choose the city you're flying out of and the site will provide a list of rates for that city. The site even directs you to the airline that is offering the deal. This is a great way to save money on last-minute flights.
Book the last-minute flight through the Sidestep. This website searches travel booking websites such as Expedia and Travelocity to find the best deal.
Log on to Last Minute Travel's Website. This site is geared toward last-minute travel and offers great deals on flights, as well as hotels.
Check out Travelocity's "Last Minute Deals," which books flight and hotel packages at competitive rates throughout the country.
Name your price on Hotwire or Priceline. Each website requires the customer to name his price and book the flight without knowing the time of arrival or departure until after the payment has been processed. This is a great option for customers who do not have a time crunch.
