Hurry: Enjoy a 25% discount on Southwest Airlines award redemptions

Southwest Airlines is providing a 25% off promotion for Rapids Rewards members on select routes, but time is of the essence. This offer expires at midnight.

Thanks to this promotion, the Dallas-based airline allows you to save on specific flights from September 4 to December 18.

This Southwest offer is the latest in a series of fantastic deals and discounts that TPG has monitored this year.

Deal Overview

Airline: Southwest Airlines

Routes: Numerous options across the Southwest network

How to book: Directly through Southwest with promo code "SAVE25NOW" by 11:59 p.m. on August 19

Travel Dates: Choose from select dates and flights between September 4 and December 18

Fares bought through this promotion are subject to availability. They apply only to one-way and round-trip Wanna Get Away and Wanna Get Away Plus fares booked using Rapid Rewards points. Taxes and fees are not included in the discount.

Sample Flights

Since Southwest typically does not disclose its sale routes, the fastest way to locate this deal is to utilize its Low Fare Calendar while searching for your desired route with the promo code "SAVE25NOW."

For instance, you could secure a one-way journey from New York City's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago's Midway International Airport (MDW) for just 3,915 Rapid Rewards points each way, along with $16.80 in taxes and fees. With this specific booking, you could save 1,958 points on a round-trip.

Even longer routes—such as from LGA to Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)—are included in this offer. We discovered a round-trip flight for 20,658 Rapid Rewards points (plus $11.20 in taxes and fees), which typically costs 27,546 points. This results in a savings of 6,888 points, potentially enough to fund your next one-way flight.

The sale is valid for Wanna Get Away and Wanna Get Away Plus fares, which permit travelers to check in two bags for free and carry on two items. These fare types can be canceled at no charge up to 10 minutes before departure. Canceled Wanna Get Away fares will receive a flight credit instead of a refund, and they also include complimentary inflight entertainment and messaging.

Maximize Your Purchase

When booking this deal, consider using a credit card that offers bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:

• Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card: Earn 2 points for every dollar spent on Southwest purchases
• Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card: Earn 3 points for every dollar spent on Southwest purchases
• Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card: Earn 3 points for every dollar spent on Southwest purchases
• American Express® Gold Card: Earn 3 points for every dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or via amextravel.com
• The Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 5 points for every dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (up to $500,000 per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
• Chase Sapphire Reserve®: Earn 3 points for every dollar spent on airfare
• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: Earn 2 points for every dollar spent on travel

The details for the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier card have been independently collected by Dinogo. The information presented here has not been reviewed or supplied by the card issuer.

Bottom Line

This sale is distinctive as it exclusively applies to reservations made using Southwest Rapid Rewards points. According to TPG's August 2024 valuations, these points are valued at 1.4 cents each.

If you have points available and are planning a trip this summer or fall, this offer is definitely worth considering.