Southwest Adds Three Austin International Routes for Summer 2027
Southwest plans seasonal Austin flights to Nassau, Punta Cana and Liberia in summer 2027, with weekend-only service.
Key Takeaways
- The airport places the expansion in Southwest’s summer schedule beginning June 3, 2027; confirm the first operating date for each route.
- The destinations are Nassau (NAS), Punta Cana (PUJ) and Liberia (LIR).
- All three services are planned as seasonal, weekend-only flights.
- Austin airport says the additions will provide its only nonstop connections to these destinations. Route and schedule details
Southwest Airlines plans new nonstop flights from Austin to Nassau in the Bahamas, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and Liberia in Costa Rica for summer 2027. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport announced the expansion on October 2, describing the services as seasonal and weekend-only. Austin airport announcement
What this means for your next trip
The routes will give Austin travelers nonstop options to three vacation destinations. Weekend-only service makes travel dates important: check both outbound and return availability before committing to accommodation. A weekday itinerary may still require a connection.
Key details
- The airport places the expansion in Southwest’s summer schedule beginning June 3, 2027; confirm the first operating date for each route.
- The destinations are Nassau (NAS), Punta Cana (PUJ) and Liberia (LIR).
- All three services are planned as seasonal, weekend-only flights.
- Austin airport says the additions will provide its only nonstop connections to these destinations. Route and schedule details
Bottom line for passengers
Search your exact dates before building a trip around the new routes. Confirm that both flights are nonstop and that the operating days fit your planned stay.
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- Austin airport announcementPublished by www.flyaustin.com • Verified on 5 Oct 2026View Source
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