Buy Flights with Payflex
Buy Flights with Payflex
Buy your flights today and pay over time when you book with Alternative Airlines.
Payflex is a South African payment provider, that lets you spread the cost of your purchases over time. With Payflex, you can either pay for your flights in 4 interest-free instalments over 6 weeks (with 25% paid upfront) or make 3 interest-free payments split over your paydays.
Choose from over 600 airlines, including Airlink, CemAir, and South African Airways, and pay using Payflex.
Available in the following countries
South Africa
ZAR
Why buy flights with Payflex?
Buying flights with Payflex makes it easy to manage large purchases by breaking them into affordable instalments.
Whether you’re booking a weekend getaway to see family or planning a dream vacation, Payflex allows you to split your ticket cost into 3 or 4 interest-free instalments. Plus, with Payflex, there are no extra costs—just straightforward, hassle-free payments.
Choose from 600+ airlines
We offer flights with major airlines you know as well as smaller carriers that fly to lesser-known destinations.
With Alternative Airlines, you can book flights with over 600 airlines and use Payflex to spread the cost across any of these airlines.
Receive your e-tickets instantly
You'll usually receive your e-ticket via email right after you confirm your booking and complete your first payment with Payflex at checkout.
In rare instances, we may need to conduct a few additional checks before sending your e-ticket. Rest assured, you’ll get your e-ticket within 24 hours, and we’ll keep you updated.
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Buy Flights with Payflex FAQs
Can I use Payflex to buy flights at Alternative Airlines?
Yes! When you book through Alternative Airlines you can use Payflex to pay for your flights. With the help of Payflex, you can choose to pay for your flights in either 4 interest-free instalments over 6 weeks or in 3 interest-free payments over 3 paydays.
Can my Payflex loan application be denied?
Yes, your income needs to be verified first before getting your account approved. Checks will also be made with your credit score, the time you spent at your current address, and many other factors.
Are there any hidden fees or is interest charged using Payflex?
Payflex doesn't have hidden fees or charge interest whatsoever.
Is it easy to apply for a Payflex account?
Absolutely! It’s super easy. To create a Payflex account, all you need is your South African ID number.
Is it safe to use Payflex?
Payflex is a trusted payments provider backed by FeverTree Finance, a South African private equity firm. Your payments are processed through secure, PCI-compliant systems, ensuring your transactions are always safe.
When will my payments be due?
If you’ve used Payflex to secure your flight booking, your payment schedule will depend on whether you chose the Pay in 3 or Pay in 4 option.
For Pay in 4: Your first payment is made on the day of purchase, and the remaining three payments are automatically deducted every two weeks, over six weeks.
For Pay in 3: Your first payment is made on the day of purchase, and the remaining balance is split into two payments, which are automatically deducted on your next two paydays.