Southwest Airlines has recently launched a flash sale offering discounts of up to 40% off its base fares. The sale is only available until January 11th and comes with a number of terms and conditions. However, there are still some great deals to be found.
To take advantage of the sale, customers must use the promotion code ‘WOW’ when booking. The promotion code savings are valid for one-way or round trip Wanna Get Away and Wanna Get Away Plus fares booked on Southwest.com. The travel period for this sale is between January 30th and May 22nd, 2024.
For continental U.S. travel, the discount varies depending on the day of the week. Tuesday and Wednesday travel offers a 40% discount, Monday and Thursday travel offers a 30% discount, Saturday travel offers a 25% discount, and Friday and Sunday travel offers a 20% discount. For travel to/from international destinations, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, a 30% discount is offered when using the promo code.
However, it’s important to note that there are blackout dates for certain travel periods. For continental U.S. travel, blackout dates include March 9-10, March 16-17, March 23-24, and March 30-31, 2024. Travel to Florida is blacked out on March 1, March 7-8, March 15, March 22, and March 28-29, 2024. Travel to international destinations, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico is blacked out on February 15-18 and March 7-31, 2024. Travel from international destinations, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico is blacked out on February 23-27 and March 14-April 7, 2024.
While the fares offered in this flash sale are not the lowest ever seen, there are still some good deals to be found. For example, nonstop flights between Los Angeles and Sacramento start at $67 one-way, nonstop flights between Nashville and Chicago start at $62 one-way, nonstop flights between Denver and Salt Lake City start at $55 one-way, nonstop flights between Dallas (DAL) and Boston start at $63 one-way, and nonstop flights between Chicago (MDW) and Houston (IAH) start at $70 one-way.
For travelers interested in visiting California or Hawaii, there are also some attractive fares available. From Long Beach to Honolulu (Oahu), fares start at $139 one-way. From Long Beach to Kahului (Maui), fares start at $118 one-way. From Los Angeles to Honolulu (Oahu), fares start at $109 one-way. From Los Angeles to Lihue (Kauai), fares start at $138 one-way. From Los Angeles to Kahului (Maui), fares start at $118 one-way. From Los Angeles to Kona (Big Island), fares start at $131 one-way. From San Diego to Honolulu (Oahu), fares start at $130 one-way. From San Diego to Lihue (Kauai), fares start at $131 one-way. From San Diego to Kahului (Maui), fares start at $114 one-way. From San Diego to Kona (Big Island), fares start at $131 one-way. From San Jose to Honolulu (Oahu), fares start at $119 one-way. From San Jose to Kahului (Maui), fares start at $119 one-way. From San Jose to Kona (Big Island), fares start at $124 one-way. From Oakland to Kahului (Maui), fares start at $109 one-way. From Oakland to Kona (Hawaii), fares start at $119 one-way. From Oakland to Honolulu (Oahu), fares start at $109 one-way. From Oakland to Lihue (Kauai), fares start at $131 one-way.
Although these fares are not the lowest ever seen, they are still competitive and offer good value. It’s important to note that these fares are subject to availability and can change quickly, so it’s best to book as soon as possible.
To find the lowest fares, it’s recommended to use Southwest’s Low Fare Calendar, which automatically includes the promo code and shows the best deals for your preferred routes. Being flexible with travel dates can also help in finding the best prices.
In conclusion, Southwest’s flash sale offers discounts of up to 40% off base fares for travel between January 30th and May 22nd, 2024. While the fares may not be the lowest ever seen, there are still some good deals available, especially for travel between California and Hawaii. It’s important to review the terms and conditions and book as soon as possible to secure the best fares.