I don’t mean to make you panic, but if you haven’t started thinking about your holiday season travel…you need to do that, like, YESTERDAY.
Southwest Airlines
With airline capacities decreasing and airports getting seriously busy during the last few months of the year, you should go ahead and book your flights ASAP to score the best deals. Still looking for some deals? Well, we’ve got some options!
The first big deal you need to know about is that Southwest Airlines is having a sale on fall flights! You can get one-way travel as low as $59 per person if you book by October 1st, 2026 (that means you must HURRY). You’ll need to purchase your ticket at least 21 days in advance to qualify.
Southwest Airlines at MCO
Your travel dates must fall between October 20th, 2026 and March 3rd, 2027. Some blockout dates apply, so check the Southwest website to see which ones are listed for your destination. These tickets are nonrefundable and there are a limited number available.
MCO airport
When we checked different destinations for these flight options, we actually found the $59 price for some flights from Atlanta to Orlando. Sounds like the perfect excuse to plan a Halloween visit to Universal Orlando or a holiday season trip to Disney World!
Southwest Airplanes
The other big deal you should know is that you can bundle and save if you book with Getaways by Southwest. Right now, the discount offers up to $250 off select domestic vacation packages or up to $500 off international vacation packages. Plus, you’ll get two checked bags for free with your flight!
Southwest Airlines at John Wayne International Airport
So now sounds like the perfect time to start booking. The upcoming travel season is getting more complicated with several major airlines cutting back on flight capacity due to rising fuel costs. Southwest Airlines confirmed a few days ago that they’d already cut their 2026 capacity growth in about half, and would continue to make cuts as necessary for budget reasons.
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United Airlines and American Airlines are in this same boat, with the latter sharing that its fuel spending had increased by about $1 billion in the fourth quarter. All three airlines are cutting less profitable routes and decreasing the number of flights overall. This could spell problems in the coming months as demand increases for the holidays.
Orlando International Airport
If you’re traveling throughout the Halloween through New Year’s season, make sure to plan ahead. Book your flights as far in advance as possible and use tools like Google Flights to track prices and get the best deal. Make sure to check which airlines have special offers, as well! (And of course, we’ll share any that we find.) Perhaps the most important tip is to arrive early at the airport on the day of your flight so that you can make sure you’re prepared for the crowds.
Orlando International Airport
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