Southwest Airlines Flights Deals and Updates (HUGE Savings!)

If you’re looking to save on an upcoming vacation or trip, check out the latest Southwest Airlines Flight deals and updates!

Southwest Airlines Flights Deals

Traveling soon? Through 1/30 only, you can grab select Southwest Airlines one-way flights for as low as $49! To find the lowest rates, go HERE and select your destination flight and then click the Book Now button to see the best rates.

Check out all the important details:

Must book your flight by January 30, 2026.
Continental U.S. travel valid February 17, 2026 through May 20, 2026.
Some blackout dates occur during these windows.
21-day advance purchase required.

Have you seen these cute Southwest Airlines Toy Airplanes??

Who Still Gets Free Bags?

Heads up, Southwest travelers! Southwest Airlines rolled out a new baggage policy in May — and for many travelers, that means no more free checked bags.

After May 28th, these travelers will still get 2 free checked bags:

Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members
Customers flying on Business Select fares

These travelers will receive 1 free checked bag:

Rapid Rewards A-List Members
Other select customers
Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers (credited after travel)

Everyone else will pay for their 1st and 2nd checked bags — with 3rd and 4th bags still carrying the usual fees. These changes apply to flights booked on or after May 28, 2025.

More Fare Changes

Southwest also updated its fare bundles in phases, giving travelers more flexibility (and potentially more savings) depending on what you’re looking for in a ticket.

Phase 1 (Now Live): Rapid Rewards earning is now increased for Business Select fares and lowered for Wanna Get Away/Plus fares. They’re also adjusting point redemption rates depending on travel demand.

Phase 2 (Now Live): A new Basic Fare will be introduced — their lowest price option, but with fewer perks and flexibility. They’ll also begin applying expiration dates to flight credits, based on the fare type purchased.

Looking ahead: Southwest says these changes are part of a long-term strategy to enhance the customer experience, boost performance, and create value for travelers and shareholders alike.