Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Southwest Airlines is currently offering a fare sale to and from tons of US and international destinations until June 9, valid for travel from the end of August through mid-December. The discounted fares come in tiers of $49, $79, $99 and $129 for one-way tickets. Note that travel is restricted to certain days of the week depending on the destination you’d like to visit, but it’s a great sale if you’re looking to get away at the end of the summer or in the fall. You can get even more value from this sale with the Southwest Companion Pass.Airline: SouthwestRoute: Domestic and international routesCost: $49+ for one-way faresDates: August-December 2016Booking Link: OrbitzPay With: Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire PreferredHere are some examples of what you can book:Burbank (BUR) to Las Vegas (LAS) for $98 round-trip on Southwest in August:Burbank (BUR) to Las Vegas (LAS) for $98 round-trip on Southwest.Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans (MSY) for $158 round-trip on Southwest in September:Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans (MSY) for $158 round-trip on Southwest.Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville (BNA) for $198 round-trip on Southwest in October:Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville (BNA) for $198 round-trip on Southwest.New York (LGA) to Denver (DEN) for $224 round-trip on Southwest in November:New York (LGA) to Denver (DEN) for $224 round-trip on Southwest.Maximize Your PurchaseSign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Premier Rewards Gold or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.If you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!
