What Time Does Southwest Schedule Open?

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• Thread starter Thread starter Figment&Piglet
• Start date Start date May 30, 2018

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Figment&Piglet

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Joined Oct 28, 2000 Messages 482 I’m sure this has been asked, but I couldn’t find a recent thread: What time does Southwest open up their schedule on the scheduled day? Supposed to open tomorrow 5/31 thru Jan 9 and wonder if it’s still 7 am EST-ish? TIA

Simba's Mom

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Joined Aug 26, 1999 Messages 37,387 I was wondering that also. We're looking to book flights for our Thanksgiving vacation. P

PSUGuy

Bill From PA

Joined Jan 21, 2009 Messages 4,292 In my experience there's some wiggle room, 7 am Eastern but often a bit later. Some here have claimed to get in minutes before 7 am. Bill From PA

nkereina

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Joined Feb 11, 2009 Messages 21,037 We've had it as early as 6:20am and as late as 8:30am. My general rule of thumb is to start checking around 6-6:15am. Q

Queen of the WDW Scene

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Joined Aug 24, 2016 Messages 6,508 I'm wanting to book flights for December. I've heard it can be as late as 10:30am eastern. I'm hoping its early in the morning because I have a Dr's appt at 9:45am and I'll need to leave the house at 9am. I'll also be sad if I get up at 6:30-7am and its not open because I could sleep a bit longer.

kniquy

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Joined Dec 15, 2014 Messages 3,586 I believe last time i was booking for April, so window opened in August - I was online at 6am EST, but it was closer to 6:30am when the flights showed up.

Timothy02359

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Joined Jun 25, 2016 Messages 332 It`s usually 7ish... give or take.

MinnieMommyof2

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Joined Apr 18, 2018 Messages 158 Rats lol I was hoping it would be midnight. I was more prepared to stay up late than get up early. Trying to fly from STl to Orlando in November. Good luck everyone

BillFromCT

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Joined Aug 7, 2016 Messages 379 When I booked back in February, for August, I received my confirmation email at 6:40 am EST. I think they ended up being released around 6:35 am.

DisneyMichele

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Joined Mar 31, 2018 Messages 72 Are the flights a lot cheaper if you book them when they are just released? Looking for the end of November trip as well. Q

Queen of the WDW Scene

It's only MY opinion, YOU decided to quote it.

Joined Aug 24, 2016 Messages 6,508

DisneyMichele said: Are the flights a lot cheaper if you book them when they are just released? Looking for the end of November trip as well. Click to expand...

They can be depending on your exact dates, the flights you choose, and where you are flying out of. But there are certainly times where the flights prices are crazy high when released and then drop dramatically a few days or weeks later. Prices can rise and fall several times a day even. Airlines like to play games like that. My vacation package has been booked since September of last year so as long as the prices aren't insanely high I will be buying immediately to ensure I have transportation in order.

DisneyMichele

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Joined Mar 31, 2018 Messages 72 Thank you @Queen of the WDW Scene ! I hate the games airlines play too, I've been checking everyday- so far only fluctuating by $30 to $50 or so. Hoping to get cheaper flights out of Philadelphia or Newark.

dznyacct

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Joined May 2, 2000 Messages 2,320 The website says dates open through January 6, 2019 but you can't book dates past November 3rd......

buzzrelly

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Joined Nov 20, 2005 Messages 7,584

dznyacct said: The website says dates open through January 6, 2019 but you can't book dates past November 3rd...... Click to expand...

It'll be soon then! My guess would be before 7.

disneyeveryyear

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Joined Mar 12, 2003 Messages 4,395 Let's hope. I keep getting an error message. I would like to go back and get a little more sleep before my day starts. This 5:00 a.m. is for the birds! S

Shea&Van

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Joined Feb 16, 2011 Messages 532 I'm checking as well. Tried two different browsers and the app. No luck just yet... Hopefully we will all get some reasonably-priced flights! Best of luck, DisPals!

Mrs~Incredible

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Joined Feb 18, 2015 Messages 1,688 Waiting....

Elle23

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Joined Nov 6, 2016 Messages 2,412 Waiting with you all!

AWilliams

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Joined Aug 2, 2000 Messages 325 Waiting here as well. Our first Christmas trip to WDW!!

Elle23

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Joined Nov 6, 2016 Messages 2,412 Prices will decide whether we go the week after Thanksgiving (peferred) or December 15-22. Considering I have all of my ADRs booked and a couple of extras booked already, I am really hoping the November prices won’t be terrible!

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