Sometimes your wanderlust is just too strong and you need to get away right now. But last-minute travel is notorious for being super-pricey. However, there are plenty of sites and ways to get discounts on flights to far off places at the drop of a hat.

Here's how to get last-minute flight deals to help feed your need to travel.

What makes Google Flights so great is pretty the same reason the search engine is so great, it is super fast and comes up with tons of options. Just plug in your dates and some destinations and let Google do the rest. Plus, if you don't know where you want to go, leave the destination box blank and then scroll through the results to find the best deal for the dates you have in mind.

However, it is important to note, just because they are fast it doesn't mean the flight options you get are the lowest price. In fact, sometimes you can find the same flight for way less on other travel sites. So, it is worth poking around to make sure you are getting the best deal.

 This site focuses mainly on international flights, for those who really want to run away for a while, plus since they showcase low-cost flights on their front page you will never have to search around wonder how to get last-minute flight deals on their site. They even have a trending deals area where you will see the latest sale prices if you are unsure of where you want to go. 

This site pretty much is exactly what you would expect from its name, a last-minute travel site. However, unlike the two options above they also offer great deals on cruises, hotel rooms, and vacation packages. Plus, if you like surprises, you can book a mystery hotel for extremely prices; the only catch is you won't learn the name of the hotel until after you have booked.

This can be a great option if you need guaranteed approval-- when it comes to needing a great hotel room at a super discounted price

 These are probably sites you are already familiar with like Skyscanner, Travelocity, or Kayak. You just plug in your dates, let the site know if you are a little flexible, usually by 1-3 days on either side, and let it know where you want to go, and let the site work its magic. These sites tend to be aggregator sites, meaning when you are ready to buy you will be directed to another site. 

It should go without saying, one of the best ways on how to get last-minute flight deals is to not wait too long to book your flight. 21 days seems to be the perfect date as flights aren't likely to drop too much after then. Also, if you can search for nearby airports do that.

For example, if you live in San Francisco, search for flights out of Oakland and San Jose too.

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