[header] How to buy a last minute cheap flight [title] Check airline newsletters, websites that specialize in last minute air travel and the travel section of your local newspaper to find last minute deals on flights. [step] Sometimes you can save money by booking flights late because airlines that have not filled their planes will offer discount fares. [title] Compare airfares from different airlines, websites and travel agencies. 
[step] Purchasing flights directly from the airline is not always the cheapest deal, so check out a few different travel websites and travel agencies to compare prices. [title] Search for flights during undesirable days and times.