Southwest Airlines' Wanna Get Away Day sale could help you get somewhere for much less this summer and fall. But only if you book soon…
Southwest unveiled its latest sale this week, and it's a doozy: You can get 40% off all fares so long as you book by this Thursday, June 15 – whether you pay cash or redeem Southwest Rapid Rewards points! These lower rates are available for travel later this summer and through the fall, from July 15 to Dec. 14, 2023.
This sale can help you find some record-low fares whether you want to book a quick domestic getaway, take a bucket list trip to the Hawaiian Islands, or nearly anywhere else in the U.S. Just head to the Southwest sale page and pick your home airport – or simply pull up Southwest's low fare calendar to get a month-long view and find the best deals.
The sale promo code is 40OFF, but in most cases the promo code should automatically apply to any search.
Already have a Southwest flight booked for later this year? You can easily rebook it online and pocket the difference as a Southwest credit – and those never expire!
The deals vary from airport to airport, but 40% off the base fare of every flight is built into the price you see when you search with the promo code on the cheapest Wanna Get Away fares as well as Wanna Get Away Plus tickets.
Thrifty Tip: Have a Southwest credit card? You get 10x points on all Southwest purchases of up to $500 made before June 18, so you can multiply your Rapids Rewards earnings on this sale, too!
As you can see from the screenshot above, Hawaii is arguably the sweetest spot in this Southwest sale, slashing roundtrip flights from the mainland to the Hawaiian islands as low just $148 roundtrip! We sent Thrifty Traveler Premium members were sent this roundup of Southwest fares to Hawaii yesterday, including some amazingly low fares from numerous cities nationwide.
The lowest fare on this deal is from San Diego (SAN) to Maui (OGG), with an astonishing $148 roundtrip fare…
And since using Southwest Rapid Rewards points hinges on the cash price, these lower fares mean you could get an even better deal using points and miles to book a Southwest flight this year or early next. And since Southwest is a Chase transfer partner, you can send Chase points from cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card to get the Southwest points you need to take these great deals and make them (nearly) free.
You won't need very many points to pull it off, either!
Keep reading to see how to take advantage of this sale before it ends at midnight tomorrow, Thursday, June 15!
How to Score Savings on Southwest
It really doesn't get any easier than this.
Here's what you need to know to take advantage:
- Head to the Southwest sale page or Southwest Low Fare Calendar to start searching
- Enter promo code 40OFF if it doesn't apply automatically
- Lowest prices are Wanna Get Away fares, which can still be changed or canceled for a travel credit for free
- Also applies to award fares booked using Southwest Rapid Rewards points (remember, Southwest is a Chase transfer partner!)
- Eligible for travel from July 15 to Dec. 14, 2023
- Must book by Thursday, June 15 at 11:59 p.m. CST
Read more: What Sets Southwest Apart – The Good and the Bad
Want to take it to the next level? Fares booked through this sale also qualify for the Southwest companion pass – whether you book using cash or points! That means you could score a deeply discounted ticket and then bring your companion for nearly free, paying only the taxes and fees on the ticket.
Bottom Line
Southwest is out with its latest sale, offering 40% off fares across the country this summer and fall.
This sale is especially useful to fly to the Hawaiian islands, but can be used on any nearly any flight you're planning to take in 2023. Be sure to book by Thursday at midnight before this Southwest sale ends!
Hi – I have never received a Mistake Fare alert! Do they happen very rarely or am I looking in the wrong place??
Hi Barbara! Are you referring to Thrifty Traveler Premium? If you’re a subscriber, you’ll get any and all mistake fares, unadvertised flash sales, and international flight deals to your email. They are not posted to the site. Mistake fares are rare, but when they happen, you’ll get a Premium notification via email immediately!
How can I become a Thrifty Traveler Premium client so I can receive notices on flash sales and other unadvertised flight sales?
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Happy travels!
have a trip booked and it’s $300 more than what i paid for it in April. Not sure what is on sale
This is one of the rare times, a Southwest promo is really a beneficial promo!!!!