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Nov. 21, 2024
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This post was updated with new information.

For a limited time, you can save $70 on future Southwest Airlines flights.

Costco is currently offering extra savings on an already great deal for Southwest Airlines. Costco members can save an additional $20 on top of the $50.01 in savings they already receive when purchasing a $500 Southwest gift card through Costco for $429.99.

This sale is only good until Dec. 2 (while supplies last).

Deal basics

Southwest gift card on sale.
Southwest gift card on sale. COSTCO

Airline: Southwest Airlines
How to book: Purchase the e-gift card through Costco
How to redeem: Redeem online, at a ticket counter or by calling 1-800-I-FLY-SWA
Travel dates: N/A
Book by: While supplies last through Dec. 2

Costco users can purchase a $500 Southwest Airlines e-gift card for $429.99, resulting in $70.01 in savings. You can use gift cards to book Southwest travel online, in person or by phone. The gift cards do not expire, but they are restricted to five per membership in one transaction. Also, they are not refundable.

Maximize your purchase

If you buy a gift card, consider using the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card for 2% cash back on wholesale club spending (on up to $2,500 spent on combined purchases every quarter, then 1%). Or use the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi (see rates and fees) for 2% cash back on purchases from Costco and Costco.com.

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Bottom line

You can purchase $500 Southwest gift cards for $429.99 while supplies last. This is an opportunity to save $70.01 on Southwest flights — and potentially earn bonus points by using the right credit card.

Act fast, as these prices are only good until Dec. 2. Quantities are limited.

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