Still looking for that perfect gift? How about a pair of plane tickets to pop under the tree?
Southwest is happy to help solve your holiday needs with its latest nationwide sale on flights through May. Similar to previous sales, one-way tickets start as low as $39 or $78 roundtrip on interisland Hawaii flights, and domestic flights across the continental United States begin at just $98 roundtrip.
Travel Availability
- Travel Period: Now through May 20, 2020, with a 14-day advance purchase for continental U.S. travel.
- Travel Days of the Week: Monday - Thursday & Saturdays.
- Blackout Dates: January 4-5, 2020; Other markets have different blackout dates listed below.
Departures to Las Vegas and select Florida airports are available Sunday through Wednesday; Travel from Las Vegas and certain cities in Florida is valid Tuesday through Friday.
Routes outside the continental U.S. require a 21-day advance purchase. Interisland Hawaiian fares are valid for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, starting January 7, 2020. Tickets to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico are valid Mondays through Thursdays, from January 13 - March 5, and April 14 - May 14, 2020.
International travel is valid through January 7 - March 5, and April 14 - May 14, 2020. Trips to Mexico are valid Sundays through Wednesdays; Travel from Mexico is valid Tuesdays through Fridays. All other international travel is open Mondays through Thursdays.
Related: The Complete List of Southwest Airlines International Destinations
Some routes may be seasonal or begin service in 2020. A few markets only have nonstop flights on limited days of the week.
Sale Period
Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 11:59 pm PT.
Sample Sale Fares
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.
Domestic Flights
All fares also work in the reverse direction.
Honolulu to Hilo $78 roundtrip, nonstop
Maui to Honolulu $78 roundtrip, nonstop
Atlanta to Nashville $98 roundtrip, nonstop
Long Beach to San Jose $108 roundtrip, nonstop
Salt Lake City to Las Vegas $118 roundtrip, nonstop
Ontario to San Francisco $118 roundtrip, nonstop
Boston to Baltimore $118 roundtrip, nonstop
El Paso to Phoenix $118 roundtrip, nonstop
Sacramento to Los Angeles $138 roundtrip, nonstop
Nashville to Charlotte $148 roundtrip, nonstop
Memphis to Atlanta $154 roundtrip, nonstop
Portland to Oakland $158 roundtrip, nonstop
Baltimore to Greenville $172 roundtrip, nonstop
Little Rock to Houston-Hobby $172 roundtrip, nonstop
Columbus to Washington DC-National $178 roundtrip, nonstop
Seattle to Denver $182 roundtrip, nonstop
Dallas-Love Field to Kansas City $194 roundtrip, nonstop
Albuquerque to Phoenix $194 roundtrip
Indianapolis to Ft. Myers $198 roundtrip, nonstop
Albany to Ft. Lauderdale $202 roundtrip, nonstop
Houston-Hobby to Atlanta $204 roundtrip, nonstop
Pittsburgh to Tampa $208 roundtrip, nonstop
Minneapolis to Dallas-Love Field $212 roundtrip, nonstop
Denver to Cincinnati $214 roundtrip, nonstop
New York-LGA to Tampa $218 roundtrip, nonstop
Chicago-Midway to Oklahoma City $220 roundtrip, nonstop
Boise to San Diego $224 roundtrip, nonstop
Boston to Charlotte $246 roundtrip
Columbus to Ft. Lauderdale $246 roundtrip, nonstop
Philadelphia to St. Louis $288 roundtrip, nonstop
These are the advertised sale fares. Many routes have lower unadvertised tickets available.
International Flights
Ft. Lauderdale to Turks and Caicos $225 roundtrip, nonstop
Ft. Lauderdale to Nassau $243 roundtrip, nonstop
Tampa to Havana $249 roundtrip, nonstop
Ft. Lauderdale to San Jose, Costa Rica $273 roundtrip, nonstop
Orlando to Montego Bay $289 roundtrip, nonstop
San Diego to Los Cabos $309 roundtrip, nonstop
Houston-Hobby to Cozumel $340 roundtrip, nonstop
Related: How to Fly Southwest Airlines (And Get the Seat You Want)
Baggage
Sale 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 place 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.
Example Booking
Searching Southwest's website, I found seats departing San Jose SJC on Wednesday, March 11, returning from Las Vegas LAS on Saturday, March 14, 2020, for $118 roundtrip.
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