# Southwest Airlines promotional airfare sales

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/southwest-airlines-promotional-airfare-sales
> Updated: 2026-10-20T01:29:07.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Southwest Airlines launched a series of promotional airfare offers in October 2026. An initial limited-time sale offered one-way flights starting at $59 for travel to Orlando, Florida, during the 2026 holiday season, provided bookings were made between October 12 and October 14.

Following this, the airline announced a broader promotion offering a 40% discount on base fares for select domestic routes within the United States. This second offer applies to both paid and award flights for travel between November 9, 2026, and March 3, 2027, with specific booking deadlines and blackout dates applied during peak holiday periods.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Southwest Airlines offers 40% discount on select US flights

Southwest Airlines is offering 40% off base fares on select domestic flights for travel between November 2026 and March 2027, provided bookings are made by October 22, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southwest-airlines-offers-40-discount-on-select-us-flights

### 2026-10-17: Southwest Airlines announces $59 holiday flights to Orlando

Southwest Airlines is offering one-way flights starting at $59 for travel to Orlando during the 2026 holiday season, subject to booking deadlines and various fare restrictions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southwest-airlines-announces-59-holiday-flights-to-orlando

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