Southwest Airlines is marking 53 years of flying today and has dozens of flights on sale to celebrate.
The sale, which ends on Thursday, June 20, at 11:59 p.m. PT, is valid for fares in Southwest’s “Wanna Get Away” fare class. Travelers can bring two free checked bags and will have the ability to change or cancel flights for a future trip credit.
The available travel dates for Southwest’s latest promotion are available within the continental U.S. between Aug. 6 and Dec. 18, and international, Hawaii, and San Juan travel between Aug. 20 and Nov. 20. No promo code is required to find these sale fares, but these blackout dates apply for these routes:
Travel within the continental U.S.: Sept. 2, Oct. 14, Nov. 22 to 27, Nov. 29 to Dec. 2
Travel to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and international destinations: Sep. 3
Travel + Leisure found many flight deals as part of the birthday sale, which are all available on Southwest’s website:
- Los Angeles (LAX) to Las Vegas (LAS): $46
- Chicago (MDW) to Baltimore (BWI): $59
- Atlanta (ATL) to New York (LGA): $59
- San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX): $60
- Nashville (BNA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): $69
Even with these discounted fares, travelers should compare prices from other airlines on Google Flights to ensure they’re getting the best deal possible. The search engine also has a unique feature informing travelers when prices are the lowest for the flight they’re interested in booking.
Southwest has celebrated all week long with deals and promotions just for Southwest Rapid Rewards members. By tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT, travelers can even enter its Wanna Get Away Day Sweepstakes for the chance to win free points and a promotional Companion Pass. Other offers, such as a discount of up to 50% on Rapid Rewards points, are available for purchase until Sunday, July 21.