Time of Day Southwest 'Window' Opens?

[PSUGuy]

On March 3 SW will release fares for our time frame. What time of day does this typically happen? We'll be vacationing somewhere in the South and I want to be sure to be online when this happens.

Thanks,

Bill From PA

 

[lizzygreen]

Usually 6am eastern time

 

[buzzgirls&dad]

Just piggybacking, does anyone know how far out the next schedule will go? We're looking for the end of Oct.

 

[Jestocost]

Just piggybacking, does anyone know how far out the next schedule will go? We're looking for the end of Oct.

From the SWA Travel Tools page:

We are currently accepting air reservations through August 8, 2014. On March 3, 2014, we will open our schedule for sale through October 31, 2014. This date is subject to change! Please check back frequently.

 

[mdsd8700]

On March 3 SW will release fares for our time frame. What time of day does this typically happen? We'll be vacationing somewhere in the South and I want to be sure to be online when this happens.

Thanks,

Bill From PA

That last couple of years that we have bought tickets it has been about 5-5:30 CST. However I just purchased tickets on the last window that opened which was January 27th. I had problems sleeping that evening and got up at 2:30 AM CST and just decided to check and the flights and prices were already loaded. I was completely surprised as I had never seen it that early before so I went ahead and booked. I have no idea if it will ever happen again and I wouldn't plan to get up that early just to book flights but it worked out well for me this last time around.