Southwest’s Latest Sale Has Flights Starting at $49

Southwest Airlines is discounting flights ahead of a busy summer travel season. 

The Dallas, Texas-based airline recently announced the “Start Off Summer With A Sale” event, which provides fares as low as $49 one-way. In addition to a cash discount, members of Southwest’s frequent flier program Rapid Rewards can also redeem points for discounted tickets, starting at 3,800 points for a one-way ticket. 

The fare sale runs through Thursday, May 16, at 11:59 p.m. PST, and is valid on travel between May 21 and Nov. 20.

Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of deals on Southwest’s site including:

• Atlanta, Georgia to Columbus, Ohio – $59
• Austin, Texas to New Orleans, Louisiana – $59
• Chicago, Illinois (Midway) to Louisville, Kentucky – $59
• Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina – $89
• San Jose, California to Eugene, Oregon – $59
• Tucson, Arizona to San Diego, California – $59

Travelers who are heading to the Hawaiian Islands this summer may be interested in special discounts on inter-island travel. The airline is providing $49, one-way flights between Honolulu, HI (Oahu) to Maui, Kona, Kauai, and Hilo. 

Before booking, travelers should review the sale’s terms which include blackout dates, and understand that all fares are non-refundable. 

Southwest has been on the move with changes to their route network, and new perks for loyalty members.

The airline recently announced a new “Cash + Points” program which allows travelers to combine different payment methods for a flight’s cost. 

Southwest recently announced it would be closing operations at several airports later this summer including Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and Syracuse’s Hancock International Airport, in an effort to optimize the airline’s network. The airline will begin new seasonal service from Orlando to Nassau, Bahamas from June 4 through August 4.