FLY FOR PEANUTS! SOUTHWEST TO SERVE CHARLES M. SCHULZ SONOMA COUNTY AIRPORT IN APRIL 2026

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Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) announced its expansion into Santa Rosa, California, with service to Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) beginning April 7, 2026. The airline will offer nonstop flights to four destinations: San Diego and Las Vegas (daily service), Burbank (five days per week), and Denver (Saturdays only).

This addition marks Southwest's 14th airport in California, reinforcing its position as the leading carrier for intra-California service. The expansion connects Wine Country to San Diego's new Terminal 1 and the reimagined Hollywood Burbank Airport, with flights available for booking starting September 11, 2025.

Airline grows its Golden State footprint to 14 airports  

DALLAS, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a September surprise as Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is announcing service to Santa Rosa, California's Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) is set to begin April 7, 2026, with initial flights available for purchase tomorrow morning at Southwest.com^®. 

"We aren't slowing down in our pursuit to provide Customers with more options than ever before," said Andrew Watterson, Chief Operating Officer at Southwest Airlines. "Adding Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport to our route map provides more access to California's famed Wine Country for our Customers and further solidifies our yearslong commitment to California." 

Seeing Red: Woods and Wines
Inaugural service for Southwest Airlines^® at Santa Rosa (Sonoma County), California, will connect nonstop to San Diego, Las Vegas, Denver, and Burbank, California. The San Diego and Las Vegas routes are set to operate daily, including two San Diego roundtrips on peak days. Burbank will initially operate five days per week and Denver will operate on Saturdays only. 

The airline previously announced new service to St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands; Knoxville, Tennessee; and St. Maarten, all scheduled to begin throughout the first half of 2026. The airline intends to moor another new destination to its route map soon. 

California Here We Come  
Southwest^® offers, without regional carriers, more intra-California service than any other airline.¹ It also leads in available seats, daily departures, and proudly carries the most passengers in the Golden State.¹  

STS, the airport adorned with the beloved cartoon characters, will be the 14th in Southwest's California catalog, connecting Wine Country to the soon-to-open new Terminal 1 in San Diego, as well as the reimagined Hollywood Burbank Airport on Southwest marketed- and operated-flights.

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ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.  
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 117 airports across 11 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline¹. By empowering its more than 72,000² People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among more than 140 million Customers carried in 2024. Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship. 

1. Based on U.S. Dept. of Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey as of Q1 2025 
2. Fulltime-equivalent active Employees as of June 30, 2025 

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SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.

FAQ

When will Southwest Airlines (LUV) begin service to Sonoma County Airport?

Southwest Airlines will begin service to Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) on April 7, 2026.

What routes will Southwest Airlines offer from Sonoma County Airport?

Southwest will offer nonstop flights to four destinations: San Diego and Las Vegas (daily service), Burbank (five days per week), and Denver (Saturdays only).

How many California airports does Southwest Airlines now serve?

With the addition of Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, Southwest Airlines will serve 14 airports in California, making it the leading carrier for intra-California service.

When can customers book flights for Southwest's new Sonoma County routes?

Customers can book flights for the new Sonoma County routes starting September 11, 2025 on Southwest.com.

What other new destinations is Southwest adding in 2026?

Southwest is also adding service to St. Thomas (USVI), Knoxville (Tennessee), and St. Maarten in the first half of 2026.