Discount Airfare: Cheap Flights on Southwest Airlines for August Travel

There are a few important things to remember about August: 1) it's usually hot, no matter what part of the country you're in; 2) it's always busy as parents, kids and co-workers prepare for the end of summer by cramming in extra beach time or outdoors events; and 3) it's when you can get some great last-minute travel deals.

Southwest is jumping the gun and offering travelers the option to buy cheap flights for August, right now.

As part of the low-cost airline's DING program, flights to some of the nation's most popular cities are on sale. The program is available for download directly to your desktop and once a day, you'll get 'dinged' with a new sale to consider.

Today's DING was worthy of consideration, especially since it takes place during one of summer's busiest travel months.

The details: travel is good Monday-Friday Aug. 17-31, 2009. You must book these flights by today via SWA's DING site. The fares quoted below are one-way:

Dallas flights to Ontario: $99
Las Vegas flights to San Diego: $58
Los Angeles flights to Portland: $97
New York (LaGuardia) flights to Austin: $99
New York (LaGuardia) flights to Chicago: $76
Phoenix flights to New Orleans: $99
Phoenix flights to San Francisco: $73

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