AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Southwest Airlines announced three brand-new international destinations for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), with service to Nassau, Bahamas (NAS), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ), and Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR), beginning June 3, 2027. The new routes mark the latest international expansion for the airport, establishing the only nonstop connection between Austin and these destinations. Southwest also recently announced new seasonal international service to San José, Costa Rica (SJO), beginning March 13, 2027.

In addition to the new seasonal weekend-only international service to Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR), Nassau, Bahamas (NAS), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ), and San José, Costa Rica (SJO), Southwest Airlines will also offer returning service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR), and San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU).

The airline has also announced new nonstop service to Savannah, Georgia (SAV), marking the only nonstop service between Austin and Savannah, and included the return of daily seasonal service to Portland, Oregon (PDX). New seasonal weekend service will also be offered to Bozeman, Montana (BZN), Sarasota, Florida (SRQ), and Knoxville, Tennessee (TYS).

“Southwest Airlines has been a longstanding and important partner in the growth of air service at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport,” said Ghizlane Badawi, Chief Executive Officer of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. “These new international routes to the Caribbean and Central America, along with expanded domestic service, strengthen our region’s connectivity and provide more options for both business and leisure travelers. We are grateful to Southwest Airlines for its continued commitment to Austin and Central Texas and for investing in new travel opportunities for our community. As our region continues to grow and attract new businesses, investment and visitors, we remain focused on connecting Central Texas to more destinations and creating more opportunities for our community.”

Nassau, Punta Cana and Liberia offer travelers from Central Texas new nonstop options to some of the Caribbean and Central America’s most sought-after destinations. From Nassau’s turquoise waters and white-sand beaches to Punta Cana’s tropical coastline and Liberia’s access to Costa Rica’s beaches, national parks and natural landscapes, these new routes make it easier for Austin and Central Texas travelers to experience the region’s diverse destinations and attractions.

The new international service will operate twice weekly on Saturdays and Sundays from June 3 to August 2, giving travelers from Austin and Central Texas more options for a summer weekend getaway.

Tickets are on sale today at Southwest.com.