Southwest Airlines adds more flights for popular events

Andrea Thompson

ByAndrea Thompson

August 6, 2024

Bookings are now open as the carrier continues responding to Customer demand and preferences with additional service around popular events in Southwest® destinations, as well as redeye operations for the first time.

Flexibility for Football

After expanding our college football and professional football playbooks, Southwest Airlines®—the Official Airline of the Southeastern Conference – is kicking off additional round trip service for gridiron fans.

More Flights for College Football

Game Location and Date: Las Vegas; Sept. 1, 2024

  • Dallas (Love Field) and Las Vegas
  • Houston (Hobby) and Las Vegas

Game Location and Date: Ann Arbor, Mich.; Sept. 7, 2024

  • Dallas (Love Field) and Detroit

Game Location and Date: Norman, Okla.; Sept. 21, 2024

  • Nashville and Oklahoma City

More Flights for Professional Football

Game Location and Date: Atlanta; Sept. 22, 2024

  • Kansas City and Atlanta

Game Location and Date: Las Vegas; Sept. 29, 2024

  • Columbus and Las Vegas

From the Cold to the Coast

For Customers wishing to visit a sunnier locale during the winter months, Southwest has added more flights effective Jan. 7, 2025, connecting traditionally cold-weather cities to the Florida and California coasts, including service between:

  • Columbus and Miami
  • Chicago (Midway) and Palm Springs
  • Pittsburgh and Miami
  • Providence and West Palm Beach

Readying for Redeyes

The airline’s first redeye operations1 are scheduled to launch Feb. 13, 2025, and land on Valentine’s Day 2025. Flights are initially available between the following Southwest cornerstone markets:

  • Las Vegas and Baltimore/Washington
  • Las Vegas and Orlando
  • Los Angeles and Baltimore/Washington
  • Los Angeles and Nashville
  • Phoenix and Baltimore/Washington