When will Southwest release 2023 flights

Southwest Airlines published its official flight schedule extending through April 10, 2023, giving travelers the chance to get a head start on planning their Spring Break vacations for next year.

The airline also revealed that it’s reprising many popular seasonal routes to connect spring breakers with their favorite beach and mountain destinations that are ideal for springtime escapes.

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"We continue strengthening our network across North America with some of our largest schedules ever for our Denver and Las Vegas Customers, and we're thrilled to give everyone an ability to book now and plan their spring vacations early," said Adam Decaire, Vice President of Network Planning for Southwest Airlines. "With dozens of seasonal routes bolstered with two new and never-before-served routes, a destination for everyone is available on Southwest.com for our schedule now extended out into early April 2023."

Southwest also introduced its largest-ever March schedule from Denver, bringing more ‘Mile High Heart’ to its customers in Colorado. The carrier will operate as many as 270 departures from the state’s capital city daily, which is 27 flights more than are present in February's published schedule.

From March 11, Southwest will start flying a new international route, adding seasonal service between Denver and San Jose, Costa Rica on Saturdays, alongside its existing Saturday service between Denver and Liberia, Costa Rica. The airline also currently serves several other overseas destinations from Denver, such as Belize, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos.

Also starting in March, more of Southwest’s signature Heart is arriving in Las Vegas, as the carrier commences its largest-ever schedule from Sin City. The airline’s March 2023 schedule will include up to 243 daily departures, a dozen more flights than will be offered during the month of February.

Southwest is already the airline with the largest presence in Las Vegas, and now customers looking to spend their spring holidays enjoying the many amenities of the city’s famous resorts and casinos, attending events or visiting area attractions and national parks will have more options than ever before.

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Southwest Airlines adds seasonal nonstop service on Saturdays between Denver and San Jose, Costa Rica*; and brings nonstop service between San Diego and Eugene, Ore.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. [NYSE: LUV] today opened its published flight schedule through April 10, 2023, giving Customers an early start to Spring Break 2023 vacation planning. With today's schedule extension, the airline has brought back many popular routes for spring breakers that connect them to mountains, beaches, and destinations perfect for a springtime getaway.

"We continue strengthening our network across North America with some of our largest schedules ever for our Denver and Las Vegas Customers, and we're thrilled to give everyone an ability to book now and plan their spring vacations early," said Adam Decaire, Vice President of Network Planning for Southwest Airlines®. "With dozens of seasonal routes bolstered with two new and never-before-served routes, a destination for everyone is available on Southwest.com for our schedule now extended out into early April 2023."

Mile High Heart Grows
Largest-Ever March Schedule from Denver
Southwest® is bringing more Mile High Heart to its Colorado Customers. The airline today published its largest-ever March schedule from Denver beginning in March 2023, with up to 270 departures a day, an increase of 27 flights from February 2023's published schedule.

International Network from Denver Grows
Beginning March 11, 2023, Southwest is adding seasonal service on Saturdays between Denver and San Jose, Costa Rica*, alongside existing Saturday service between Denver and Liberia, Cosa Rica. The carrier currently serves several international destinations from Denver including Belize, and four destinations in Mexico: Cancun, Cozumel, PuertoVallarta, and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos**.  

More Southwest Heart Lands in Las Vegas
Southwest Airlines is bringing more Heart to Las Vegas beginning in March 2023 with its largest-ever schedule from Las Vegas. The carrier's published schedule now offers up to 243 departures a day in March 2023, an increase of 12 flights from February 2023's published schedule.

Already Las Vegas' largest airline, Customers looking to travel for a college basketball championship tournament or enjoy the amenities of Las Vegas resorts and nearby outdoor national parks and attractions, will have more itinerary options than ever before. Travelers can visit Southwest.com to view schedules and itineraries.

Seasonal Flights Ready to Take Off
Southwest will offer a new nonstop seasonal route on Saturdays effective March 11, 2023, between San Diego and Eugene, Ore.The airline also announced several seasonal flights are now available for booking. To view the list of the returning flights, visit the Southwest Airlines Newsroom at swamedia.com.  

These flights, as well as the carrier's full schedule, are now available for purchase at Southwest.com.

*Subject to government approvals
**Some routes are offered on a seasonal basis. Please check specific itineraries on Southwest.com.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.  
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121 airports across 11 countries. Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2021, Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline1. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering its more than 62,0002 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among as many as 130 million Customers carried a year. That formula for success brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive years3 of profitability for Southwest Shareholders [NYSE: LUV]. Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship. Southwest is also continuing to develop tangible steps toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, including offering Customers an opportunity to help the airline offset its carbon emissions. To be part of the solution, visit Southwest.com/wannaoffsetcarbon. 

1] U.S. Dept. of Transportation most recent reporting of domestic originating passengers boarded  
2] Fulltime-equivalent active Employees  
3] 1973-2019 annual profitability  

SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.

How far in advance does Southwest release dates?

Unlike other airlines that release their schedules about 11 months in advance, Southwest releases its in smaller chunks, usually about 6 to 8 months in advance.

What time does Southwest usually release new flights?

It's helpful if you can book flights as soon as they are released, but what time is that? Unfortunately, Southwest will not say what TIME on the release date they will release flights, though generally we have found that release times range between 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ET.

How far in the future can you book a Southwest flight?

While most airlines allow you to book flights up to 11 months in advance of your travels, Southwest Airlines does it a bit differently. They release their fares in batches, going as far out as about seven months.

Does Southwest ever add more flights?

New flights and dates are typically released about every four to 10 weeks. Southwest releases new flight schedules on the release date in batches, usually between around 7 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. ET.

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