Book now, pay later for flights

PayPal Pay Later options let people spread the cost of their online purchases, bookings, and orders. Instead of paying the whole cost of a flight booking upfront, PayPal customers can split purchases and pay over weeks or months with PayPal Pay Later options.

Many flight booking platforms accept PayPal. You can use PayPal Pay Later with Expedia, Booking.com, and more. Look out for the PayPal logo at checkout.

When applying for PayPal Pay Later solutions, a soft credit check may be needed, but will not affect your credit score. You must be 18 years old or older when applying for Pay Later.

Pay in 4 is always interest-free, with no late fees or sign-up fees. With Pay Monthly, you will pay a fixed interest rate, which varies based on your credit, and you won't pay any late fees or sign-up fees.

One of the primary reasons to choose PayPal Pay Later is the flexibility it provides: you can book flights without the immediate full payment. This means you can enjoy items right away while spreading the cost in manageable payments over time. PayPal also often rewards users for their purchases, allowing you to earn points or cash back.

Using buy now pay later does not affect your ability to get a refund on a purchase. However, it’s important to keep paying according to your payment schedule until the merchant processes the refund. Repayments will be automatic if you set up autopay on your account.

If you don't receive your order, or it shows up significantly different than described, you may be eligible for a refund under PayPal’s Purchase Protection⁴ program. Purchase Protection covers eligible items paid for with PayPal. Terms and limitations apply.

Visit the PayPal Help Center to find out more about how refunds work with Pay Later.

You can make unscheduled or early payments to clear your Pay Monthly or Pay in 4 balance faster. This is how:

1. Log in to your PayPal account.
2. Go to the Pay Later section.
3. Click on the specific Pay Monthly or Pay in 4 plan you want to pay.
4. Click "Make a Payment".