Southwest Airlines New Routes Just Dropped—And These 5 Game-Changing Destinations Will Transform Your Summer Travel Plans
- Southwest’s new routes unlock direct access to hidden-gem beach towns like Panama City Beach, Florida, bypassing the usual tourist crowds and saving you hours of drive time from larger hubs like Atlanta or Nashville.
- For the first time, the airline is flying nonstop from Denver to the laid-back coastal paradise of Eugene, Oregon—a direct line to craft breweries and coastal hikes that cuts your travel time nearly in half.
- Business travelers, take note: Southwest is adding a key midday flight between Austin and Baltimore, offering a rare east-west option that avoids early morning or red-eye schedules, perfect for maximizing the workday.
- Budget-savvy explorers can now book one-stop flights through Chicago Midway to rural Vermont, targeting ski destinations like Stowe and Burlington with a new connection that bypasses pricier airlines entirely.
- The biggest surprise? A seasonal expansion from Las Vegas to Missoula, Montana—a route that positions Vegas as a springboard for fly-and-drive adventures into Glacier National Park, with fares starting as low as $79 one-way.