Feb. 27, 2024
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If you are looking to book last-minute travel this spring, Southwest Airlines is offering up to 30% off flights across its network for travel through most of May.
Simply search your desired routes and enter the promo code “SPLASH” to view sale fares.
Deal basics
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Airline: SouthwestRoutes: Valid for travel across the Southwest network, excluding travel within CaliforniaHow to book: Directly with the airline using the promo code “SPLASH”Travel dates: March 19-May 22Book by: Thursday at 11:59 p.m. PSTBlackout dates: Vary by route, including March 23-24, March 30-31 and April 6-7
Savings vary by travel date. It can be up to 30% off for Tuesdays and Wednesdays, up to 25% off travel Mondays and Thursdays through Saturdays, and up to 20% off for Sunday travel.
Fares purchased through this sale are limited based on availability, and they apply to nonstop travel when available or a single connecting service. Rapid Rewards bookings do not include the $5.60 in taxes and fees each way.
Sample flights
Because Southwest does not generally publish its sale routes, the quickest way to search this deal is by using its Low Fare Calendar to search your desired routes.
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For example, you could book a round-trip journey from Chicago’s Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA) the first week of this sale for less than $115.
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Sale fares will be available for Wanna Get Way and Wanna Get Away Plus fares, which allow travelers to bring two free checked bags and two carry-on items. These fare types are cancelable up to 10 minutes before departure for free changes. Wanna Get Away fares that are canceled will receive a flight credit in lieu of a refund; they also include free inflight entertainment and messaging.
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This sale includes flights across the Southwest network for travel throughout the spring. Be sure to search your desired routes for possible sale fares up to 30% off.
Maximize your purchase
If you book this deal, use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
Bottom line
Though there are some blacked-out dates for travel in late March, this sale is valid for most dates in April and May. Be sure to book by the end of the day Thursday for discounted travel between 20% and 30% off.
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