When exactly does SW release there fares?

[phillymummer]

Hello DISers!

I have heard that SW's lowest fares are the day they are releases. So exactly what time are they release? 12:00 midnight? I just want to try to get their lowest fares before they sell ouyt (I know they only offer a certain number of "web only" fares).

Thanks!

 

[CookieandOatmeal]

6am eastern time.

 

[phillymummer]

6am eastern time.

Thank you! *whew* 6am is much better for me than midnight!

Is it true that SW sometimes releases fares earlier than when they say they will?

 

[CookieandOatmeal]

You can keep an eye on the release date since it can change but I've never seen it go on before 6am. It may even go live a bit after 6am. Just keep refreshing.

 

[richmo]

And do keep in mind that Southwest's opening day fares are not always as low as they'll go. Be sure to occasionally check your fares after you book up until about 2 weeks out. Sometimes fare sales will pop up that lower the price.