SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (LUV) Most Active Options
The 25 most actively traded SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (LUV) option contracts at the latest daily snapshot, ranked by volume. Each row shows the contract's price, implied volatility, delta, open interest, and how today's volume compares with its own 30-day average — click a contract to analyze it in the OptiView platform.
Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.
Most Active LUV Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUV $42.5 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $1.61 | 37.1% | 31 | 0.41 | 380 | 553 | 6.4× avg |
| LUV $55 call | Mar 19, 2027 | 207d | $1.23 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 525 | 519 | 15.6× avg |
| LUV $57.5 call | Mar 19, 2027 | 207d | $0.94 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 126 | 402 | 12.1× avg |
| LUV $42.5 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.84 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 3,905 | 325 | 10.1× avg |
| LUV $41 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.40 | 37.2% | 10 | 0.49 | — | 273 | 6.9× avg |
| LUV $25 put | Jun 17, 2027 | 297d | $0.81 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 29 | 220 | 53.4× avg |
| LUV $42.5 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.09 | — | — | — | 119 | 186 | — |
| LUV $41 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.50 | 39.0% | 8 | 0.44 | 240 | 181 | 4.5× avg |
| LUV $40 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $1.04 | 34.3% | 6 | 0.69 | 163 | 166 | 4.1× avg |
| LUV $40 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.42 | 39.5% | 8 | -0.33 | 313 | 158 | 1.1× avg |
| LUV $47.5 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.13 | — | — | — | 4,588 | 153 | — |
| LUV $45 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.31 | — | — | — | 5,833 | 141 | — |
| LUV $40.5 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.79 | 40.2% | 8 | 0.56 | 99 | 130 | 3.2× avg |
| LUV $37.5 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.53 | — | — | — | 3,226 | 111 | — |
| LUV $42 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.23 | 34.1% | 10 | 0.20 | 81 | 102 | 1.1× avg |
| LUV $55 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.05 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 12,060 | 95 | 2.9× avg |
| LUV $32.5 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $0.24 | 47.7% | 17 | -0.09 | 1 | 94 | 6.9× avg |
| LUV $47.5 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $1.46 | — | — | — | 1,116 | 91 | — |
| LUV $40 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $3.27 | — | — | — | 416 | 87 | — |
| LUV $45 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $2.20 | — | — | — | 1,501 | 85 | — |
| LUV $37.5 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $2.19 | — | — | — | 349 | 80 | — |
| LUV $27.5 put | Jun 17, 2027 | 297d | $1.24 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 1,620 | 79 | 19.2× avg |
| LUV $50 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.07 | — | — | — | 15,094 | 73 | — |
| LUV $41.5 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.32 | 36.6% | 17 | 0.31 | 86 | 72 | 0.8× avg |
| LUV $42.5 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $2.73 | — | — | — | 3,729 | 62 | — |
Ranked by volume at the latest daily snapshot. "vs 30d avg" compares today's volume with the contract's own 30-day average.
The most active LUV contract today is the $42.5 call expiring in 53 days, with 553 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (17 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates. 2 of these contracts are running well ahead of the usual daily volume.
Explore the payoff profile of option on LUV for free
Build multi-leg LUV strategies, visualize payoffs, and scan the full US options universe with OptiView.
LUV Options FAQ
Which LUV option contract is most active today?
The most traded LUV contract is the $42.5 call expiring Oct 16, 2026, with 553 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active LUV options?
The table lists the 25 LUV contracts with the highest volume at the latest daily snapshot, alongside price, implied volatility, delta, open interest, and each contract's volume versus its own 30-day average.
Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.
Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.