Southwest Virtual
Southwest Airlines
ICAO SWA IATA WN SOUTHWEST
About Southwest Virtual
Looking for a Southwest virtual airline? JetStream Virtual is home to Southwest Virtual, fly Southwest Airlines's real-world schedules as a virtual pilot, completely free.
Southwest Airlines operates 78,976 scheduled routes to 126 destinations from hubs including Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (KBWI), Dallas Love Field (KDAL) and Denver International Airport (KDEN) . All schedules are sourced from real-world airline data and updated regularly.
On JetStream Virtual you can fly any Southwest Airlines route with full SimBrief dispatch integration, automatic flight tracking via the JSV Flight Logger, and VATSIM or IVAO ATC support. Choose a route below, generate your Operational Flight Plan, and take off in Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, or Prepar3D.
Southwest Airlines: History and Facts
Southwest Airlines was incorporated in 1967 by Herb Kelleher and Rollin King and began flying in 1971 between Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. After years of legal battles over its right to operate, it expanded beyond Texas following deregulation and became the model for low-cost carriers worldwide.
Southwest is the world's largest operator of the Boeing 737, flying an all-737 fleet from its Dallas Love Field home. It serves dozens of US cities plus nearby international leisure destinations, and is known for point-to-point flying, fast turnarounds, and state-themed special liveries such as Lone Star One and Colorado One.
Hub Airports
Popular Southwest Airlines Routes
| Origin | Destination | Distance | Flight Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSAN , San Diego International Airport | KLAS , Harry Reid International Airport | 225 nm | 1h 05m | Fly this route |
| KLAS , Harry Reid International Airport | KSAN , San Diego International Airport | 225 nm | 1h 10m | Fly this route |
| KPHX , Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | KDEN , Denver International Airport | 523 nm | 1h 40m | Fly this route |
| KSAN , San Diego International Airport | KPHX , Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | 264 nm | 1h 20m | Fly this route |
| KLAS , Harry Reid International Airport | KPHX , Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | 222 nm | 1h 04m | Fly this route |
| KOAK , Metropolitan Oakland International Airport | KLAS , Harry Reid International Airport | 353 nm | 1h 30m | Fly this route |
| KSAN , San Diego International Airport | KSMF , Sacramento International Airport | 417 nm | 1h 35m | Fly this route |
| KSMF , Sacramento International Airport | KSAN , San Diego International Airport | 417 nm | 1h 30m | Fly this route |
| KLAS , Harry Reid International Airport | KSMF , Sacramento International Airport | 345 nm | 1h 25m | Fly this route |
| KSJC , Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | KSAN , San Diego International Airport | 363 nm | 1h 20m | Fly this route |
| KPHX , Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | KLAS , Harry Reid International Airport | 222 nm | 0h 45m | Fly this route |
| KSAT , San Antonio International Airport | KDAL , Dallas Love Field | 216 nm | 0h 43m | Fly this route |
| KSMF , Sacramento International Airport | KLAS , Harry Reid International Airport | 345 nm | 1h 25m | Fly this route |
| KSAN , San Diego International Airport | KSJC , Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 363 nm | 1h 20m | Fly this route |
| KAUS , Austin Bergstrom International Airport | KDAL , Dallas Love Field | 165 nm | 0h 25m | Fly this route |
| KMCO , Orlando International Airport | KBWI , Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport | 685 nm | 1h 10m | Fly this route |
| KPHX , Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | KSAN , San Diego International Airport | 264 nm | 1h 10m | Fly this route |
| KRNO , Reno Tahoe International Airport | KLAS , Harry Reid International Airport | 300 nm | 1h 15m | Fly this route |
| KSJC , Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | KLAS , Harry Reid International Airport | 335 nm | 1h 15m | Fly this route |
| KLAS , Harry Reid International Airport | KDEN , Denver International Airport | 545 nm | 1h 45m | Fly this route |
How to Fly Southwest Airlines
Register Free
Create your free JetStream Virtual account. No application process, start flying immediately.
Browse Southwest Airlines Routes
Search the 78,976 available routes by origin, destination, or flight number.
Book & Dispatch
Bid on your chosen flight and generate a full SimBrief OFP with one click.
Generate Your OFP
SimBrief creates your flight plan with fuel, weather, NOTAMs, and a route optimised for your aircraft.
Fly & Land
The JSV Flight Logger tracks your flight automatically from pushback to parking and files your PIREP.
Southwest Virtual, Frequently Asked Questions
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Registration is free and takes under a minute. All 78,976 Southwest Airlines routes are available from day one.
