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Travel deal alert: Sam's Club members can save 10% on Southwest Airlines flights right now

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If you're planning spring or summer travel this year, Sam's Club has a Southwest Airlines deal that's not to be missed. Right now you can get a $500 Southwest Airlines gift card for $450. The best part is that if you have a large family -- or a lot of travel coming up -- you can buy up to three gift cards. That's a total savings of $150.

You can then use those discounted gift cards to purchase travel deals on the Southwest website. It's a smart way to stack discounts and stretch your travel budget even further this year.

You'll need to be a Sam's Club member to get this deal. Not a Sam's Club member? Not a problem -- there's a deal on that right now too. The Walmart-owned warehouse chain is offering a one-year membership to Sam's Club for $25. That's half the usual price of a Sam's Club membership. And with all these great gift card deals, the discounted membership practically pays for itself.

Sam's Club membership (1 year), $25 (regularly $50)

The warehouse retailer also has a deal for customers who want to become Sam's Club Plus members. Sam's Club Plus members get free shipping for online orders, free curbside pickup, 2% back on qualifying purchases (up to $500 back per year), free select generic prescriptions and 20% off glasses. Sam's Club Plus members can shop sales before any other Sam's Club members.

Right now, you can save $40 on a Sam's Club Plus membership.

Sam's Club Plus membership, $70 (regularly $110)

Sam's Club members get access to the chain's gas stations, which typically offer gasoline at prices lower than competing nearby stations. (This is a common warehouse club perk: Costco members get access to Costco gas stations.) Of course, there's more to a Sam's Club membership than access to its discount gas stations. The warehouse giant offers bulk pricing on many popular household and grocery items, plus members-only pricing on tech and appliances.

Best Sam's Club gift card deals in March 2023

We've selected our favorite Sam's Club gift card deals and shared them below. And while you're at it, be sure to check out all the other deals at Sam's Club, including this month's instant savings book deals and Sam's Club's ongoing clearance deals.

Sam's Club airline gift card deal: Save 10% on Southwest flights

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Southwest via Sam's Club

Planning a vacation? You can get a $500 Southwest Airlines gift card for just $450 at Sam's Club. There's a limit of three per membership -- a maximum savings of $150 off your future travel.

$500 Southwest Airlines gift card, $450

Sam's Club restaurant gift card deals

Many of the best Sam's Club gift card deals sell out, so if you see something you like, hop on it fast. Plenty more restaurants are available for purchase at the Sam's Club website and in your local warehouse club.

Sam's Club video game gift card deals

These video gaming gift cards are your key to getting digital downloads of brand new releases at a discount. Here are the best gaming gift card deals.

Best Sam's Club movie ticket deals

Want to see the latest movies in the theater? Don't pay full price -- Sam's Club has deals for tickets for most major cinema houses. 


Best Sam's Club member deals in March 2023

It's not just Sam's Club memberships that are on sale this spring -- the warehouse retailer is marking down all sorts of great household items, apparel and gift cards in March 2023. We've rounded up our favorite deals to shop at Sam's Club below, or use the buttons to head directly to the deals -- both the March instant savings book deals and Sam's Club's ongoing clearance deals.

Hurry, many of the following featured Sam's Club deals end soon -- and some may sell out.


Get a Sam's Club membership starting at $25 

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Sam's Club

Sign up for an annual Sam's Club membership today, and start saving money on groceries, gas and so much more. 

Sam's Club also offers travel deals, a car-buying program, plus pharmacy, tire, optical and photo centers. The chain offers free curbside pickup, and, in some locations, same-day delivery.

You can find your local Sam's Club location (and Sam's Club Fuel Center) using the club finder tool on the Sam's Club website.

Sam's Club membership (1 year), $25

Sam's Club Plus membership, $70 (regularly $110)


Save money on gas with Walmart+

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Enjoy special member prices on gas with a Walmart+ membership. In April 2022, Walmart doubled Walmart+ members' gas savings, from 5 cents off every gallon to 10 cents off. The deal is good at participating Walmart, Murphy, Exxon and Mobil stations. Simply scan the QR code that appears on the Walmart gas station pump screen to get started, and save cash. But wait, there's more: Walmart+ members are also eligible to fill up at Sam's Club fuel centers, and enjoy the special gas prices offered to Sam's Club members.  

Walmart+ membership (1 year), $98


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