How many points do I actually need?

Check the award price Southwest Airlines shows for your exact dates and cabin first. Points redeem against Southwest fares at a rate tied to the cash price, with no change fees on most fare types.

Are Southwest points fixed in value?

They are close to it. Points price from the fare, so the effective value per point stays within a narrow range.

Can I use Rapid Rewards on other airlines?

No. Southwest has no airline partners for award redemption, so points are for Southwest flights.

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Buy Rapid Rewards

Buying Rapid Rewards points rarely beats simply buying the fare, because points track the fare. We will say so plainly if that is the case for your request.

How Rapid Rewards awards are priced

Points redeem against Southwest fares at a rate tied to the cash price, with no change fees on most fare types.

Buying direct from Southwest Airlines

Southwest sells points directly through its website, occasionally with promotional pricing.

Where the value sits

Rapid Rewards is the clearest programme to value: divide the cash fare by the points price and you have an accurate cents-per-point figure.

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Rapid Rewards points

Points come from Southwest fares, Rapid Rewards co-brand cards, Rapid Rewards Shopping, hotel and car partners and dining programmes.

Expiry

Check programme terms

Southwest states that Rapid Rewards points do not expire. Confirm the current policy on southwest.com.

Before you buy

Confirm award availability on your exact dates before buying any points.
Compare any quote against Southwest Airlines's own purchase price, including promotions.
Include taxes and carrier-imposed surcharges in the total cost.
Read Southwest Airlines's programme terms — they govern your account, not us.

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Rapid Rewards buying questions

Can I buy Rapid Rewards points directly from Southwest Airlines?: Southwest sells points directly through its website, occasionally with promotional pricing.
How many points do I actually need?: Check the award price Southwest Airlines shows for your exact dates and cabin first. Points redeem against Southwest fares at a rate tied to the cash price, with no change fees on most fare types.
Are Southwest points fixed in value?: They are close to it. Points price from the fare, so the effective value per point stays within a narrow range.
Can I use Rapid Rewards on other airlines?: No. Southwest has no airline partners for award redemption, so points are for Southwest flights.

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