Between today and October 6, 2016, 11:59 PM, during the Southwest 3-Day Sale, you can purchase tickets from as low as $49 for one-way nonstop flights. If you have a change of plans, you can’t refund your fares but they may be applied toward future Southwest flights as long as you cancel your reservations at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your flight. Failure to cancel prior to departure will result in forfeiture of the remaining funds. Read below for details on blackout dates and travel restrictions.

Southwest 3-day Sale:

• Buy It Now
• Promotion: Book select one-way nonstop flights as low as $49
• Valid: Must book flight by 10/6/2016, 11:59 PM (respective to time zone)
• Terms:
  • Travel in the U.S. valid November 30, 2016 through December 20, 2016 and January 4, 2017 through February 15, 2017. Travel to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico valid November 30, 2016 through December 8, 2016 and January 17, 2017 through March 2, 2017.
  • International travel valid November 30, 2016 through December 13, 2016 and January 10, 2017 through March 2, 2017.

The Fine Print:

• Purchase from October 4 through October 6, 2016, 11:59 p.m. for the respective time zone of the originating city.
• Domestic travel valid November 30 through December 20, 2016, and January 4 through February 15, 2017. Travel to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico valid November 30 through December 8, 2016, and January 17 through March 2, 2017.
• International travel valid November 30 through December 13, 2016, and January 10 through March 2, 2017.
• Domestic travel is not valid on Fridays and Sundays. Travel to Florida and Nevada and from Florida to Nevada is valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel from Florida and Nevada and from Nevada to Florida is valid only on
• Tuesdays through Fridays. Travel to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico is valid Monday through Thursday. International travel is valid only on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Fares valid on nonstop service only.
• Displayed prices include all U.S. and international government taxes and fees.
• Points bookings do not include taxes, fees, and other government/airport charges of at least $5.60 per one way flight.
• Seats and days are limited. Fares may vary by destination, flight, and day of week and won’t be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods.
• Travel is available for one-way Wanna Get Away® fares.
• Fares may be combined with other Southwest Airlines® combinable fares. If combining with other fares, the most restrictive fare’s rules apply.
• Sale fares may be available on other days of week, but not guaranteed.
• Fares are nonrefundable but may be applied toward future travel on Southwest Airlines®, so long as you cancel your reservations at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your flight. Failure to cancel prior to departure will result in forfeiture of remaining funds on the reservation.
• Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Standby travel requires an upgrade to the Anytime fare.
• Fares are subject to change until ticketed.
• Offer applies to published, scheduled service only.

Maximize Southwest Fare Deals:

1. Sign into your Southwest Rapid Rewards account to earn points everytime you fly, it’s free!
2. Then check out this 3-day fare sale for as low as $49 for one way!
3. Choose your travel dates, usually weekdays excluding Fridays will give you the lowest fares.
4. Pay using Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Premier Card or the Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express  to earn the most reward points when traveling.
5. You won’t have to worry about price decreases as Southwest has a highly competitive no fee change air policy. The first 2 bags per passenger flies free!

Bottom Line:

If you have a trip in mind or if you want to purchase tickets for a quick trip and take advantage of Southwest’s flexible ticketing policy, hurry before the Southwest 3-Day Sale ends! Just be sure to use Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Premier Card on flights or the Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express when traveling, so you can maximize points and miles earnings. Check out more ways to Save Money on HMB!