While Southwest Airlines didn't advertise its own sale this week, the airline has matched prices from sales on competing airlines like Delta and Alaska Airlines. Fares are as low as $78 roundtrip and include two free checked bags.
Travel Availability
Travel dates follow either the Alaska Airlines sale or the Delta Air Lines sale that we posted earlier this week.
- Travel Period: August 14 - November 6, 2019. (some routes only August 20 - October 16)
- Travel Days of the Week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays for most routes.
Sale Period
These fares are unadvertised and may jump in price at any time. However, since the fares follow other airline sales, many of these fares will likely expire along with the Alaska Airlines sale tonight, June 13, 2019. The Delta sale expired yesterday, but we're still seeing these prices available today.
Sample Fares:
All fares also work in the reverse direction.
Burbank to San Jose $78 roundtrip, nonstop
Sacramento to San Diego $78 roundtrip, nonstop
San Jose to San Diego $78 roundtrip, nonstop
San Francisco to Los Angeles $98 roundtrip, nonstop
San Diego to San Francisco $98 roundtrip, nonstop
Oakland to Seattle $118 roundtrip, nonstop
Salt Lake City to San Diego $118 roundtrip, nonstop
Seattle to San Diego $138 roundtrip, nonstop
Portland to Los Angeles $138 roundtrip, nonstop
Austin to San Francisco $158 roundtrip, nonstop
Dallas to Los Angeles $158 roundtrip, nonstop
Seattle to Chicago $174 roundtrip, nonstop
Detroit to Nashville $188 roundtrip, nonstop
Detroit to St. Louis $188 roundtrip, nonstop
Kansas City to San Diego $198 roundtrip, nonstop
San Francisco to Dallas $198 roundtrip, nonstop
Dallas to Seattle $210 roundtrip, nonstop
San Francisco to Nashville $214 roundtrip
Nashville to Washington D.C. $218 roundtrip, nonstop
Columbus to Boston $218 roundtrip, nonstop
Houston to Seattle $220 roundtrip
Baltimore to Los Angeles $228 roundtrip, nonstop
Minneapolis to San Diego $234 roundtrip
Milwaukee to Washington D.C. $254 roundtrip, nonstop
Boston to Los Angeles $254 roundtrip
Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale $254 roundtrip
Chicago to San Francisco $258 roundtrip, nonstop
Newark to Los Angeles $274 roundtrip
Washington D.C. to Los Angeles $294 roundtrip
Baltimore to San Francisco $314 roundtrip
Oakland to Maui $318 roundtrip, nonstop
Seattle to Baltimore $318 roundtrip, nonstop
Grand Rapids to San Francisco $334 roundtrip
San Jose to Honolulu $358 roundtrip, nonstop
Please note, these fares are only available on Southwest.com. Other carriers regularly match these sale fares, so be sure to compare to find the best deal.
Related: How to Fly Southwest Airlines (And Get the Seat You Want)
Baggage
These fares include a carry-on bag, a personal item, and two free checked bags up to 50lbs/23kg each.
Seat Assignments
Southwest has an open seating policy, which means there are no assigned seats and you'll get to choose your seat during boarding. The order of boarding is determined by the time of check-in so check-in exactly 24 hours before departure or pay for priority boarding for a better choice of seat.
Alternate Fares
You may find similar or lower fares in these markets on other carriers, but all other airlines charge for checked bags—some even charge for carry-on bags. Southwest has the advantage of two free checked bags and no change fees.
Example Booking
Searching Southwest's website, I found a flight departing Chicago MDW on Saturday, September 7, with a return flight from San Francisco SFO on Tuesday, September 10, for $258 roundtrip.
