When to Book Southwest’s 30% Off Flights to Florida, Hawaii, the Caribbean, and More

Southwest Airlines has announced a limited-time sale that will make it easier for travelers to plan their next beach vacation. The sale, which ends tomorrow, May 23, at 11:59 p.m. PT, offers up to 30 percent off Southwest flights to popular beach destinations such as Florida, Hawaii, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. To take advantage of this discount, travelers must use the promo code “BEACHES” when searching for flights on Southwest’s website.

The travel dates available for booking will vary depending on the route. Flights within the continental U.S. can be booked for travel between Aug. 6 and Nov. 20, while flights to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and international destinations are available for travel between Aug. 20 and Nov. 20. However, there are blackout dates that apply to certain routes: Aug. 29-30, Sept. 2, Oct. 13, and Oct. 20 for continental U.S. flights, and Aug. 29 to Sep. 3 for Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and international travel.

It’s important to note that all Santa Ana flights are excluded from this promotion, and there are other route and date restrictions to be aware of. Travelers can easily check if the promo code applies to their desired flight by entering the code when searching for flights. If the flight is eligible for the discount, a green banner will appear confirming the discount.

Travel + Leisure tested the promo code on several one-way flights in the “Wanna Get Away” fare class and found significant savings. For example, a flight from Baltimore to Tampa was priced at $95 with the promo code (compared to $128 without), Nashville to Destin for $114 (compared to $154), Kansas City to Orlando for $148 (compared to $195), Los Angeles to Honolulu for $184 (compared to $252), Houston to San Juan for $191 (compared to $257), and Phoenix to Maui for $205 (compared to $281).

In addition to the promo code discount, travelers can also search for discounted flights by redeeming Rapid Rewards points. For example, a flight from Baltimore to Tampa can be booked for just 6,000 points. Southwest also offers a “points + cash” payment option for added flexibility in booking flights.

Overall, this Southwest Airlines sale provides a great opportunity for travelers to save on their next beach vacation. Whether you’re looking to explore sunny Florida, relax in Hawaii, or adventure in Mexico, the discounted flights make it easier to plan your dream getaway. Remember to book before the sale ends to secure the best deals!