Fly Southwest: JAN to Oakland, California

Ladies and Gentlemen, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for takeoff on a wild, humor-filled journey! Today's destination is from the sweet tea-drenched South of Jackson to the granola-eating state of California, Oakland, to be exact. If you're considering embarking on this fun-filled adventure with Southwest, we've got the round-trip ticket you need to information town.

First of all, let's talk about flights. You might be thinking, "Surely, flying from the BBQ-loving South to tree-hugging California is going to need some kind of magical portal," but rest assured, Southwest has us all covered, even without a spell from Hogwarts.

They offer a range of airfare options to suit your preference whether you're an economy class hobbit, or you fancy the lavish Cinderella first-class treatment. I mean, who doesn't dream of a pumpkin carriage, right? However, remember that sneaky mice and glass slippers are not included in the baggage allowance. But don't worry, your fairy godmother (the in-flight services) has you covered. They will pamper you with drinks fitting for both hobbits and Cinderellas alike, along with snacks that are magically low in calories (or so I tell myself).

You might be wondering about direct flights, and I don't blame you. No one wants a layover in Kansas. (Sorry, Dorothy! But unless we're getting ruby slippers out of it, it's a no from us.) Southwest offers non-stop flights from Jackson to Oakland. You got that? NON-STOP, people! The only stopping we're doing is stopping you from wasting time on tedious connecting flights. We heard you, we understand you and we delivered!

Since we've now established there's no layover misery to worry about, let's talk about flight duration. It usually does not take more than 5 hours. That’s roughly equivalent to watching two Melissa McCarthy comedies, or losing an-depth-of-time-and-space game of Monopoly. Whether you find it funny or horrific that passing Go means five hours closer to red-eye flight status, we'll leave that to you!

Next on the list, when's the best time to book, you may ask. And our answer is, drum roll please… after you read this blog post! Magic isn't just for Hogwarts, whenever you decide it's time to switch out that sweet tea for some green juice and sunshine, Southwest is ready with cheap flights and sunshine-filled service. What’s more, their flight cancellation policy is as friendly and reliable as your Labrador at home. See? Magic!

You're also likely thinking, "I fly as often as a well-fed hummingbird, how do I make the most of those miles?" Well, dear frequent flyer and unapologetic globetrotter, Southwest's mileage program rewards you for doing what you love most, exploring (and rackin’ up those air miles!). So basically, you fly, they reward, and repeat. It's the best kind of love triangle.

We hope this journey from undefined in Jackson to Oakland gave you all the information giggles and that Southwest is now your flight crush. Happy travels, folks!