What are the best ways to search for last-minute flights?

I normally go to Priceline.com

But I think you’ll see a common theme among all those sites, they’re usually the same prices. I only go to Priceline because Shatner does their commercials and I find him funny, and he was Captain Kirk.

Maybe try cheapoair.com

I’m not sure about the whole last-minute thing, because I don’t know if you’re talking something like today or tomorrow, but it’s worth a shot.

Also, try and book flights mid week instead of the weekends. Traveling during the weekend will increase the price of your trip.

cheapoair has some good deals! thanks!

(although i will note that the prices didn’t include some hefty ($80) “taxes and fees”)

Sign up with a few frequent flier programs. US Air sends me a weekly “last minute deals” email full of deals leaving my home-airport.

Have you tried: Last Minute Travel?

Honestly, I find that you can get direct flights the same price or a few dollars cheaper than any of the sites listed above.
I just bought a ticket from sfo to pdx this morning, and found the only cheaper flights would either send me to Vegas or Seattle first. For such a short flight I would rather pay the extra 50 bucks and go direct.
Your best bet is to check multiple sources, and then choose from there. You never will find a one stop solution for the best price.

Couple of suggestions up above I’ve tried and like such as LastMinuteTravel, also Delta has a last minute get-away program (as Im sure so do other airlines. One of my all time fav is clarkhoward.com ( a consumer advocate) he has a travel section as well as a lot of other good advise.good luck.

Oops, I meant to say that you can get slightly cheaper direct flights from the airline.

www.travelzoo.com you can get weekly emails on Wednesday of the top 20 last minute deals. I have used it many times

Try Travelocity or use airlines direct websites like BAA