# Southwest takes up to 40% off select cash and award flights to Oct 8

_Oct 7 13:45_

Tags: Southwest, promotion, credit card, promo

Type: Promotion

Expired: Oct 8, 2026

## Summary

Southwest is automatically taking up to 40% off select cash and award flights booked October 5 through 8, 2026, for travel on select flights from October 26, 2026, through March 3, 2027. The discount applies without a code. Eligible searches display the original price with a strikethrough next to a lower sale price.

The cut is not always 40%, and only select flights qualify. Interisland Hawaii travel is excluded. Peak and holiday blackouts apply on many continental U.S. itineraries. Extra blackouts apply on trips between the continental U.S. and international points, Hawaii, Anchorage, St. Thomas or San Juan. Already-ticketed Southwest trips can be repriced if the sale is cheaper.

Search during the October 5 through 8 window and only ticket or reprice when a strikethrough actually appears.

## Key facts

- **Starts**: Oct 5, 2026
- **Ends**: Oct 8, 2026
- **Book by**: Oct 8, 2026
- **Travel by**: Mar 3, 2027
- **Numbers**:
  - 40%: maximum discount on cash and award flights
- **Who qualifies**: No promo code needed; the discount auto-applies on eligible Southwest cash and award searches.
- **Links**:
  - Book: [Southwest flight booking](https://www.southwest.com/air/booking/)
- **Takeaway**: Search Southwest during the October 5–8 window for your dates, confirm the strikethrough discount actually applies, and reprice existing reservations if they drop.

## Sources cited

- [Frequent Miler](https://frequentmiler.com/southwest-sale-save-up-to-40-on-cash-award-flights) — Southwest sale: Save up to 40% on cash & award flights

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