Does Southwest Offer Holiday Fare Sales in November?

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Does Southwest Offer Holiday Fare Sales in November?

Early-November Southwest sales list $59-$129 holiday fares, but eligible off-peak days and blackout dates control savings.

Yes, Southwest offers holiday fare sales in November. According to Southwest Airlines, the Southwest flight-deals page lists one-way fares from $59 to $129 with holiday travel included. Base fare means the price before taxes and fees.

Basic fare means the lowest ticket type for a nonstop or single-connection flight.

Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on November 05, 2026.

What does the early-November sale include?

The November offer covers Continental U.S. flights and interisland Hawaii flights. Interisland means flights between the Hawaiian islands.

It requires 21-day advance purchase and booking November 2–5. Seats are limited by day, market, and route. Holiday travel is included, but only on eligible flights and dates.

What do recent fall sales show?

According to Southwest Airlines, the October 27 sale terms offered $59 one-way fares booked October 27–29, 2026 for travel November 17, 2026–March 3, 2027. Those fares required 21-day advance purchase on Basic fares. According to Southwest Airlines, the October 19 sale page offered up to 40% off base fares booked October 19–23, 2026 for select flights November 9, 2026–March 3, 2027.

The discount appeared as a strikethrough base fare. Together, they show a pattern of short booking windows for winter travel. November shoppers see similar brief chances, not month-long sales.

Which holiday dates are excluded?

Peak holiday dates are excluded from sale fares. According to Southwest Airlines, the October sale terms list Continental U.S. blackouts including November 20, 28, and 30 and December 26 and 28, 2026, with separate Hawaii and international blackouts.

Discounts apply to base fare before taxes and fees. Limited seats, days, and markets apply on each route.

How do you catch an eligible fare?

Flexibility matters more than timing alone. Travelers who can shift by a day or two have more eligible choices.

  • Check the specials page during the first week of November
  • Compare nearby dates and airports for eligible off-peak seats
  • Buy once plans are firm, since changes can erase promo savings

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