Book them before they’re gone!
Via Miles to Memories, you can book Southwest flights for just $39 one-way (that’s 1,657 Southwest points!). But there are other more expensive routes that are still a great deal. I found a one-way flight from Atlanta to Detroit for just $94 (or 5,341 Southwest points).
But you’ll need to book by March 2, 2017, for travel through June 14, 2017. And certain routes have different different eligible travel dates.
Southwest Is Making It Easier to Get Away This Spring
I’ll tell you what you need to know about this deal.
8 Days to Book This Southwest Sale
Link: Southwest Airfare Sale
Link: Southwest Companion Pass
Southwest is having another sale! Fares start at $39 one-way (on 2 routes only).
But most fares are higher. For example, you can fly one-way from Charlotte to Nashville from $52, to Houston for $102, or to Chicago for only $108.
You need to buy your tickets by March 2, 2017. Here are the details:
- If you are traveling within the US, you can get these deals between March 14 and June 14, 2017
- If you are traveling to or from San Juan, Puerto Rico, you can get these deals between April 18 and May 18, 2017
- If you are traveling to any other international destination, you can get these deals between April 18 and May 19, 2017
- You must book at least 14 days in advance of your travel
- Tickets are non-refundable
Note: There are blackout dates on certain routes, so make sure you take a look at your travel dates before you get too excited!
If you have already booked Southwest flights, check this sale to make sure your flights aren’t available for cheaper. If they are, just cancel your Southwest flight for free and re-book with the cheaper price.
Why We LUV Southwest
Emily and I like Southwest sales because when the cash price of a ticket goes down, award ticket prices go down, too. Because Southwest bases award prices off the cash price.
Every passenger also gets 2 free checked bags. And that can save you a lot of money!
Southwest Is One of My Favorite Airlines Because of Their Customer Friendly Policies, Like 2 Free Checked Bags!
Plus, if you have the Southwest Companion Pass, a friend or family member flies with you for free for up to 2 years! This is an amazing deal and it’s the reason why Emily and I fly Southwest almost exclusively on domestic flights. You can earn the Companion Pass in 8 easy steps!
Need More Southwest Points?
Remember, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio to Southwest if you have the:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred
- Chase Sapphire Reserve
- Chase Ink Business Preferred
- Chase Ink Plus (no longer available)
- Chase Ink Bold (no longer available)
So it’s easy to top off your account if you’re very close to an award flight! Just remember, points transferred from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Southwest do NOT count toward the Companion Pass!
Plus, Chase has 3 Southwest co-branded credit cards:
The points you earn from these credit cards DO count towards the Southwest Companion Pass!
Note: If you’ve applied for 5+ credit cards in the past 24 months, you will likely NOT be approved for any of these Chase cards.
Hotel Information
If you book a sale flight, remember there are lots of ways to get cheap or free hotel rooms with points from credit card bonuses and spending.
To find hotels that can be booked with points, I use Hotel Hustle (which even shows you if rooms are actually available!) or AwardMapper.
Remember, you can transfer flexible points like Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards to different hotel programs.
Note: If you prefer to book paid stays, check out discount sites like Orbitz, Expedia, or TravelPony for deals. But remember you won’t get stay credits or points (and might not have your elite status recognized!).
Airbnb is another terrific way to save money on accommodations, especially for longer stays. Here are some tips on how to negotiate a better Airbnb price, and how to find a safe and comfortable Airbnb.
Use a Credit Card That Earns Bonus Miles & Points
These cards earn bonus miles or points for paid airfare:
| Card Name | What It Earns |
|---|---|
The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN | - Earn 3X American Express Membership Rewards points on airfare purchased directly from airlines when you choose this as your 3X category (otherwise earn 2X points)
- Here's my review of the card |
Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express
 | - Earn 3X American Express Membership Rewards points for airfare purchased directly from airlines
- $100 Airline fee credit. Up to $100 a year for incidental fees with your selected airline - Here's my review of the card |
SimplyCash® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express
 | - 3% cash back on airfare purchased directly from airlines when you choose this as your 3% cash back category
- Here's my review of the card |
The Platinum Card® from American Express
 | - Earn 5X American Express Membership Rewards points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel
- $200 Airline Fee Credit. Up to $200 a year in baggage fees and more at 1 airline - Here's my review of the card |
Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard®
 | - Earn 2 miles per $1 on all purchases
- Use miles for travel statement credits (minimum 10,000 miles for $100) - Here's my review of the card |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve
| - Earn 3 miles per $1 on travel and dining
- $300 statement credit for travel purchases per calendar year (including hotels, airfare, etc.) - Here's my review of the card |
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
 | - Earn 2X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on travel, including airfare
- Here's my review of the card |
| Citi Prestige® Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for airfare & hotels
- $250 statement credit for airfare & baggage fees each calendar year - Here's my review of the card |
Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card
| - Earn 3X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on the first $150,000 spent on travel, including airfare each year
- Here's my review of the card |
| Citi ThankYou® Premier Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for travel, including airfare
- Here's my review of the card |
| Or pay with an airline credit card for specific perks! |
And if you book a hotel, don’t forget to use one of these cards:
| Card Name | What It Earns |
|---|---|
| SimplyCash® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express
| - 3% cash back on hotel rooms purchased directly from hotels when you choose this as your 3% cash back category
- Here's my review of the card |
| Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard®
| - Earn 2 miles per $1 on all purchases
- Use miles for travel statement credits (minimum 10,000 miles for $100) - Here's my review of the card |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve | - Earn 3 miles per $1 on travel and dining
- $300 statement credit for travel purchases per calendar year (including hotels, airfare, etc.) - Here's my review of the card |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
| - Earn 2X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on travel, including hotels
- Here's my review of the card |
| Citi Prestige® Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for airfare & hotels
- Extend your trip with a complimentary 4th night stay at any hotel of your choice - Here's my review of the card |
| Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card
| - Earn 3X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on the first $150,000 spent on travel, including airfare & hotels each year
- Here's my review of the card |
| Citi ThankYou® Premier Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for travel, including hotels
- Here's my review of the card |
| Or pay with a hotel credit card for specific perks! |
Bottom Line
Southwest is having a fare sale! Until March 2, 2017, you can buy Southwest flights starting as low as $39 (1,657 Southwest points) one-way!
Different routes have different eligible dates, so take a look at the fare sale to see if it fits your travel plans.
Will this Southwest sale save you money this spring?
