Southwest Maps 2026 West Coast Push With New Hawaii Flights and San Diego Growth

Bookings now run through September 2026, signaling a capacity push from Southern California to Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest.

Overview

Southwest opened its schedule for sale through Sept. 30, 2026, adding options from San Diego and Greater Los Angeles airports.
New Honolulu routes include daily Ontario–Honolulu starting June 4, 2026, and peak‑day Burbank–Honolulu beginning Aug. 4, 2026.
San Diego will reach an all‑time high of 139 peak‑day departures in August and September 2026, with daily San Diego–Santa Barbara starting Aug. 4.
The carrier will double daily roundtrips from San Diego to Portland, Salt Lake City and Seattle effective Aug. 4, 2026.
Long Beach gains six‑days‑per‑week service to Portland and Seattle from Aug. 4, 2026, marking Southwest’s return on those LA–Pacific Northwest links.