How to get the best rates on Southwest?

If you're flying with Southwest Airlines soon, there are several ways to get a good deal on airfare.
  1. Buy Wanna Get Away fares. ...
  2. Use the low-fare calendar to find the cheapest prices. ...
  3. Book your tickets during an airfare sale. ...
  4. Monitor prices and rebook when prices decrease. ...
  5. Use points to fly for nearly free.




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Members can use 40OFF in the promo code box when booking to receive the discount. Restrictions, exclusions, and blackout dates apply.

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Customers save 40% on qualifying base fares1 by using the promotion code, FALL40, when purchasing on Southwest.com® for travel between Aug. 16, and Nov. 5, 2022.

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The general rule is that for domestic flights, travelers should start searching for flight tickets one to three months in advance. For international flights, the best prices are typically available from two to eight months in advance. Prices can also vary widely among airlines.

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Time your booking right
“For domestic flights, if you're talking peak season, it's about three to seven months in advance,” he says. “For international flights — [it's] four to 10 months.”

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If you are asking if the price is better or different buying a round trip fare instead of 2 one-way fares... no, there is no difference. The price will be the same either way. Only with the exception that if there is one ticket left at a price it would display for buying one ticket.

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$59 one-way fares are available between West Palm Beach and Cleveland, between Orlando and Detroit, between Tampa Bay and Chicago Midway, between Jacksonville and Louisville, and between Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood and St. Louis.

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Senior Fares apply only to those in the traveling party who are age 65 or over. Southwest Airlines has other discounted fares for those not meeting the above age requirements. Some restrictions and seating limitations may apply.

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How to get Southwest priority boarding
  1. Purchase EarlyBird Check-In.
  2. Purchase Upgraded Boarding.
  3. Book the right fare class.
  4. Carry select Southwest Rapid Rewards credit cards.
  5. Reach elite status with Southwest.
  6. Travel as a family.
  7. Use your military benefits.


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Is there a cheapest month to fly? If you're looking for a bargain month to travel, February is your best bet. Flights in January closely follow February for being most affordable. At the other end of the spectrum, December and July are the first and second most expensive months to travel, on average.

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A promotion code is a series of letters and/or numbers that allow Customers to receive a discount off of Southwest Airlines' published airfares. When entering a promotion code, only fares valid for the promotion code entered will display on the following page.

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