{"id":52194,"date":"2026-07-17T18:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T18:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=52194"},"modified":"2026-07-21T09:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T09:26:45","slug":"southwest-promo-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-promo-code\/","title":{"rendered":"Southwest Airlines Award Sale: Book Flights From 7k Rapid Rewards Points (Or Less) for a Limited Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>This promotion has ended; please review <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/loyalty-program-promotions\/\">current\/active promotions<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you've been looking to stretch your Rapid Rewards points, we've got good news. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southwest.com\/air\/booking\/?slp=SALEPAID&departureDate=2026-08-08&returnDate=2026-08-11&fareType=POINTS\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest just launched a new award sale<\/a> and is advertising one-way awards starting at 7,000 points. But depending on your route and travel dates, you may even find lower redemption rates than that.<\/p>\n<p>You'll need to act fast, though, as the sale only runs through <strong>July 20, 2026<\/strong>. Here are all the details.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Book_Flights_From_7k_Points_Or_Less_With_This_Southwest_Award_Sale\">Book Flights From 7k Points (Or Less) With This Southwest Award Sale<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now through <strong>July 20, 2026<\/strong>, Southwest Rapid Rewards members can save on award flights across the airline's network. Southwest is advertising one-way awards starting at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7,000 points within the continental U.S.<\/li>\n<li>8,000 points to select Mexico and Caribbean destinations<\/li>\n<li>10,000 points to Hawaii<\/li>\n<li>12,000 points to Anchorage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But it gets even better than that. Depending on your route and travel dates, you can find award flights that cost even fewer points.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_270556\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/249\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-270556 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WN-AwardSale.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Southwest Airlines award sale banner.\" width=\"750\" height=\"249\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WN-AwardSale.png 2362w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WN-AwardSale-750x249.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WN-AwardSale-900x299.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WN-AwardSale-768x255.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WN-AwardSale-1536x510.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WN-AwardSale-2048x680.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Southwest Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>As with most Southwest sales, there are a few restrictions. The promotion requires a 21-day advance purchase, is only valid on select days of the week, and imposes a handful of blackout dates.<\/p>\n<p>It's also limited to nonstop flights, and seats are available only on select routes and departures. In other words, flexibility will go a long way toward finding a deal that could work for you.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Southwest_award_sale_key_details\">Southwest award sale key details<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Promo code:<\/strong> None required<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discount:<\/strong> No fixed discount (award sale on Rapid Rewards bookings; points pricing varies by route and date)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book by: <\/strong>July 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel period:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Continental U.S. and interisland Hawaii:<\/strong> August 8 through November 18, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Continental U.S. to\/from international destinations, Hawaii, Anchorage, St. Thomas, and Puerto Rico:<\/strong> August 11 through November 18, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advance purchase requirement:<\/strong> 21 days<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blackout dates:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Continental U.S. and interisland Hawaii:<\/strong> September 7, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Continental U.S. \u2192 international destinations, Hawaii, Anchorage, St. Thomas, and Puerto Rico:<\/strong> September 3-8, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>International destinations, Hawaii, Anchorage, St. Thomas, and Puerto Rico \u2192 Continental U.S.:<\/strong> September 3-8, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Days travel is valid:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Continental U.S.:<\/strong> Monday-Thursday and Saturday<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interisland Hawaii:<\/strong> Monday-Thursday and Saturday<\/li>\n<li><strong>Continental U.S. \u2192 Hawaii, Anchorage, St. Thomas, and international destinations:<\/strong> Sunday-Wednesday<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hawaii, Anchorage, St. Thomas, and international destinations \u2192 Continental U.S.:<\/strong> Tuesday-Friday<\/li>\n<li><strong>Puerto Rico routes:<\/strong> Monday-Thursday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Route exclusions: <\/strong>Valid on nonstop flights only; seats, days, and markets are limited<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Valid on new Rapid Rewards award bookings only. A 21-day advance purchase is required. Taxes and fees (starting at $5.60 one-way) still apply. Any itinerary changes may require additional points, and changes to a booking may affect pricing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to book: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/Southwest.com\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest.com<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/swabiz.com\" rel=\"noopener\">Swabiz.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Southwest Airlines recently <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-adds-basic-fares-bag-fees\/\" rel=\"noopener\">overhauled its fare structure<\/a> and introduced <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-baggage-fees\/\" rel=\"noopener\">fees for checked bags<\/a> and seat selection. Make sure to review the full inclusions (or lack thereof) of your selected fare class before completing your booking.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_178415\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-178415 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash.png\" alt=\"Southwest Airlines winglet photo taken inflight.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Lukas Souza\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/rebooking-to-save-money\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Remember to Reprice Your Flights and Hotels to Save Money. Here's How.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Deals_Were_Seeing_With_This_Southwest_Award_Sale\">Deals We\u2019re Seeing With This Southwest Award Sale<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Southwest runs award sales fairly often, but not every promotion offers value worth writing home about. But we'd like to think this one is worth a look, especially if you're willing to book a Basic fare, as that's where you'll find the lowest redemption rates, including some that beat Southwest's advertised starting prices.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few examples we found:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Denver (DEN) to Anchorage (ANC) \u2014 Advertised from 12,000 points<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Basic:<\/strong> 11,000 points + $5.60<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choice:<\/strong> 14,500 points + $5.60<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choice Preferred:<\/strong> 20,500 points + $5.60<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choice Extra:<\/strong> 25,500 points + $5.60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chicago Midway (MDW) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) \u2014 Advertised from 7,000 points<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Basic:<\/strong> 6,000 points + $5.60<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choice:<\/strong> 9,000 points + $5.60<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choice Preferred:<\/strong> 12,500 points + $5.60<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choice Extra:<\/strong> 15,500 points + $5.60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oakland (OAK) to Kauai (LIH) \u2014 Advertised from 10,000 points<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Basic:<\/strong> 10,000 points + $5.60<br \/>\n<strong>Choice:<\/strong> 14,000 points + $5.60<br \/>\n<strong>Choice Preferred:<\/strong> 21,000 points + $5.60<br \/>\n<strong>Choice Extra:<\/strong> 26,000 points + $5.60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_270559\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/443\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-270559 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WN-AwardSale-2.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Southwest Airlines fare example.\" width=\"750\" height=\"443\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WN-AwardSale-2.png 2132w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WN-AwardSale-2-750x443.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WN-AwardSale-2-900x532.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WN-AwardSale-2-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WN-AwardSale-2-1536x908.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WN-AwardSale-2-2048x1210.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Southwest Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>On other routes, particularly between major Southwest hubs, it's a bit harder to find awards at or below the advertised starting prices.<\/p>\n<p>Those flight aside, this promotion does reduce the cost of many award flights across Southwest's network. So, it's a good time to book travel for later this year or reprice any eligible Southwest awards you've already booked.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Get_More_Southwest_Points\">How to Get More Southwest Points<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you've found something that works for you but need more Southwest points for a redemption, you can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Southwest<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/bilt-rewards\/transfer-bilt-points-southwest\/\" rel=\"noopener\">convert Bilt Rewards Points<\/a> at a 1:1 transfer ratio. AwardWallet data shows that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/mile-transfer-times\" rel=\"noopener\">transfers are typically instant<\/a>. Alternatively, you can transfer several types of hotel points to Southwest, including <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy points at a 3:1 transfer ratio<\/a>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"transfer-times\"><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-head tt-from\">From<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-to\">To<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-ratio\">Transfer Ratio<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-mintransfer\">Min.Transfer<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-avg\">Average Time<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase (Ultimate Rewards)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Southwest Airlines (Rapid Rewards)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott (Bonvoy)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Southwest Airlines (Rapid Rewards)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">3:1<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">3,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">1 day - 2 days<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Best Western (Rewards)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Southwest Airlines (Rapid Rewards)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">5,000:1,200<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Southwest Airlines (Rapid Rewards)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<div class=\"tt-bonus\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/bilt-rewards\/transfer-bilt-points-southwest\/\">Transfer partner added April 24, 2025<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">2,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Southwest Airlines (Rapid Rewards)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:300<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">6,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Diners Club (Club Rewards)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Southwest Airlines (Rapid Rewards)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,500:1,200<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Hyatt (World of Hyatt)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Southwest Airlines (Rapid Rewards)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,250:600<div class=\"tt-bonus\">Bonus for transferring 50,000+ points<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">5,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>While it won't help you with this promotion, you can stock up on Ultimate Rewards points by applying for the <a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-sapphire-preferred\/\">Chase Sapphire Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005147&type=3&subid=04f0e242207cdd5b35fac24cd99736dc4&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>), which is currently offering a 100,000-point bonus after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"2061159\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/7e0262fd-5b61-413b-8b01-c8feec5b1d04.png\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card\" width=\"150\"\/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphirePreferredCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005147&type=3&subid=04f0e242207cdd5b35fac24cd99736dc4&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/best-beginners-rewards-card\/\">#1 recommended beginners rewards card<\/a> featuring a 100,000-point signup bonus after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. This card comes with great benefits and earns valuable Ultimate Rewards points.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>Enjoy benefits such as 5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel&#x2120;, 3x on dining, 3x on vacation homes, 3x on gas & EV charging, 3x on top streaming services and online groceries (excluding Walmart, Target, and wholesale clubs), 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases<\/li><li>Earn up to $100 in statement credits each account anniversary year for hotel stays through Chase Travel<\/li><li>Count on Trip Cancellation\/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Lost Luggage Insurance and more.<\/li><li>Get a year of complimentary Apple TV when activated by December 31, 2026 - a value of $156.<\/li><li>Complimentary DashPass which unlocks $0 delivery fees & lower service fees for a min. of one year when you activate by 12\/31\/27. Plus, a $10 promo each month on non-restaurant orders.<\/li><li>Receive one statement credit of up to $120 every four years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your card for a Global Entry, TSA Precheck&#xAE; or NEXUS application.<\/li><li>Transfer points to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n <\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>5X points on Lyft rides through September 2027<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points on travel purchased through Chase Travel\u2120<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on dining at restaurants worldwide<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on gas and EV charging<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on vacation homes at top brands like Airbnb, Vrbo and more<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on eligible streaming services<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs)<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per dollar spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/SapphirePreferred\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-7-236a2e76d2#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Southwest's new award sale is yours to take advantage of through <strong>July 20, 2026<\/strong>. While there are deals to be found, the cheapest fares generally fall into the Basic category, which means they can't be changed. But if you're willing to test your luck, don't forget that time is of the essence with this sale, so now's the time to look for a deal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Book_Flights_From_7k_Points_Or_Less_With_This_Southwest_Award_Sale\">Book Flights From 7k Points (Or Less) With This Southwest Award Sale<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Southwest_award_sale_key_details\">Southwest award sale key details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Deals_Were_Seeing_With_This_Southwest_Award_Sale\">Deals We\u2019re Seeing With This Southwest Award Sale<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Get_More_Southwest_Points\">How to Get More Southwest Points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve been looking to stretch your Rapid Rewards points, we&#8217;ve got good news. Southwest just launched a new award sale, advertising one-way awards starting at 7,000 points. Depending on your route and travel dates, you may even find lower redemption rates. 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