Air Travel

Southwest Is Adding These Routes: Here Are The Details

Southwest Airlines is responding to the airline industry’s mass pullback of flights by growing its flight schedule. The airline will bolster its schedule through fall and early winter into Jan. 4, 2023.

Here is Southwest’s new nonstop flights that they are adding:

  • San Jose, Calif., and Palm Springs, daily except on Saturdays, beginning Nov. 6, 2022;
  • Nashville and Long Beach, Calif., once daily, beginning Nov. 6, 2022;
  • Nashville and Steamboat Springs (Hayden), Colo., only on Saturdays, beginning Dec. 17, 2022; and
  • Colorado Springs and San Diego, on select peak travel days from late November through early January (see specific itinerary options by date on Southwest.com.)

These new flights and the carrier’s full schedule is now open for booking through Jan. 4, 2023.

What Destinations Can You Fly From New Orleans?

Southwest serves New Orleans from several U.S. cities including:

  • Dallas
  • Denver
  • Houston
  • Las Vegas
  • Los Angeles
  • Orlando
  • New York

How To Get Cheap Flights Right Now

To get cheap flights on Southwest or any airline right now, you’ve got to have a strategy. One easy tip is to go to the websites of some cheap budget airlines and check out their fares. Here are some top low-fare airlines.

Final Word

Flying in and out of New Orleans is easier than ever after the Louis Armstrong Airport remodel.

New Orleans is a top destination for air travelers the world over. The reason? The city’s vibrant culture, top-notch cuisine and its many things to do and see.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.

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