Get to know our fares.
At Southwest®, we offer four fares to get you more out of every flight: Business Select®, Anytime, Wanna Get Away+®, and Wanna Get Away®. Find the fare that works for you.
Learn more about the terms and conditions of each fare by visiting our fare rules.
With all fares, we offer:
Two bags fly free1 First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
No change fees2 Fare difference may apply.
No cancel fees3 Failure to cancel a reservation at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure may result in forfeited flight credits.
Flight credits don't expireSouthwest flight credits no longer expire.
Business Select
- RefundableRefundable, as long as you cancel your reservation at least ten (10) minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your flight. If you cancel, you’re eligible to receive 100% of your ticket value as a refund to your original form of payment. A Southwest flight credit from a previous reservation that are applied toward a Business Select or Anytime Fare will be refunded as a flight credit.
- Priority boarding A1-A15
- Complimentary premium drink10 (on flights 176 miles or more)Flights traveling 175 miles or less only serve water.
- New - Free Inflight Internet12
- Earn 12 Rapid Rewards® points per dollar per qualifying flightPoints can be earned from qualifying flights, including flights booked and flown through Southwest and flights paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers, gift cards or travel funds, and with no portion of the purchase price paid for with Rapid Rewards points.
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all the benefits of Anytime
Anytime
- RefundableRefundable, as long as you cancel your reservation at least ten (10) minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your flight. If you cancel, you’re eligible to receive 100% of your ticket value as a refund to your original form of payment. A Southwest flight credit from a previous reservation that are applied toward a Business Select or Anytime Fare will be refunded as a flight credit.
- EarlyBird Check-In®9
- Priority and Express Lanes8
- Earn 10 Rapid Rewards points per dollar per qualifying flightPoints can be earned from qualifying flights, including flights booked and flown through Southwest and flights paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers, gift cards or travel funds, and with no portion of the purchase price paid for with Rapid Rewards points.
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all the benefits of
Wanna Get Away plus
Wanna Get Away+
- Non-refundable5 (Transferable Flight Credit™ if you cancel)
- Transferable Flight Credit™Transferable flight credit: allows you to transfer your flight credit to another person. Both must be Rapid Rewards® Members and only one transfer is permitted. The expiration date is 12 months from the date the ticket was booked. For bookings made through a Southwest® Business channel, there is a limitation to transfer only between employees within the organization.
- Free same-day confirmed change6 (taxes and fees may apply)For both same-day change and same-day standby, you must change your flight or request to be added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your original flight or the no-show policy will apply. If using the app or mobile web for standby, you must list your name 30 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. You will be required to pay any government taxes and fees associated with these itinerary changes but refunds will be provided. Your original boarding position is not guaranteed. See Southwest.com/standby for more details.
- Earn 8 Rapid Rewards points per dollar per qualifying flightPoints can be earned from qualifying flights, including flights booked and flown through Southwest and flights paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers, gift cards or travel funds, and with no portion of the purchase price paid for with Rapid Rewards points.
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all the benefits of
Wanna Get Away
Wanna Get Away
- Non-refundable4 (flight credit if you cancel)
- Two bags fly free®First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
- No fees to change or cancelFailure to cancel a reservation at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel funds.
- New - Free same-day standby6
(taxes and fees may apply) - Earn 6 Rapid Rewards points per dollar per qualifying flightPoints can be earned from qualifying flights, including flights booked and flown through Southwest and flights paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers, gift cards or travel funds, and with no portion of the purchase price paid for with Rapid Rewards points.
OUR BASE FARE
Learn more about the benefits below.
Earn Rapid Rewards points.11
You are awarded at least 6 points for every dollar spent on base fare and the cash portion of a Cash + Points booking.
Become a Rapid Rewards Member and start earning today.
Enjoy refundable flights.
Get your money back if your plans change.
Get your boarding position automatically with EarlyBird Check-In®. EarlyBird Check-In means you will automatically be checked in to your flight 36 hours prior to scheduled departure. For Anytime fares purchased between 36 and 24 hours, the boarding position assignment process has begun so this may impact the boarding position assigned to you. If you purchase an Anytime fare within 24 hours of your flight’s scheduled departure, you will not receive the EarlyBird Check-In benefit. In an irregular operation situation, the boarding position is not guaranteed.
Enjoy early access to overhead bins and seats. Don’t forget to grab your boarding pass online, on the app, or at the airport. This benefit is included on the Anytime fare if purchased at least 36 hours from your time of departure.
Transfer flight credits to someone else.5
When you cancel, if you choose a Transferable Flight CreditTM, all Rapid Rewards members can give flight credits to a friend, co-worker, or loved one if they don’t have plans to use them. SWABIZ® and SPS Customers with this benefit can transfer flight credits to other SWABIZ Customers within their company. GDS Customers will work with their Travel Agent who will conduct a transfer within that system.
Be one of the first to board with A1-A15 boarding.
Be one of the first to select your seat and find space for your carryon bags. The boarding position is guaranteed even if Business Select is purchased on your day of travel, and automatic check-in is included.
Change your flight at the last minute.Priority and Express Lanes: Priority Lanes and Express Lanes, (where available), are designed to speed our Business Select and Anytime Customers, as well as A-List, and A-List Preferred Members, through check-in and security lines. Priority Lanes are at Southwest check-in counters, and Express Lanes are at security checkpoints.
Change to a different flight on your day of travel without additional airline charges if there are seats available with same-day confirmed change. If there are no seats available, you can get on the same-day standby list for a different flight through a Southwest Gate Agent or on the Southwest app or mobile web. Taxes and fare difference may apply but will be refunded.
Free Inflight Internet now included with Business Select12
Stay connected and productive from takeoff to touchdown with internet connectivity.
Enjoy free entertainment onboard.
Southwest offers free movies, live TV, and inflight messaging for all Passengers. Some restrictions apply on international flights.
Download the Southwest app before you get onboard.
Enjoy refundable flights.
Get your money back if your plans change.
Receive flight credits if you have to cancel.4
Good news - Southwest flight credits don't expire.
Transfer flight credits to someone else.5
When you cancel, if you choose a Transferable Flight CreditTM, all Rapid Rewards members can give flight credits to a friend, co-worker, or loved one if they don’t have plans to use them. SWABIZ® and SPS Customers with this benefit can transfer flight credits to other SWABIZ Customers within their company. GDS Customers will work with their Travel Agent who will conduct a transfer within that system.
Avoid check-in and security lines.
To help improve your airport experience, dedicated check-in and security lanes help you get to your gate faster. Check to see if these lanes are available at your airport here.
Wanna hop on an earlier flight?6
Same-day standby allows you to retain your current flight and boarding position and list yourself for standby on an earlier flight should a seat become available. Add your name on the Southwest app or mobile web, at least 30 minutes ahead of scheduled departure.
Earn Rapid Rewards points.11
You are awarded 6 points for every dollar spent on our base fare. Use those points to book future travel.
Become a Rapid Rewards Member and start earning today.
Enjoy free entertainment onboard.
Southwest offers free movies, live TV, and inflight messaging for all Passengers. Some restrictions apply on international flights.
Download the Southwest app before you get onboard.
Earn the most Rapid Rewards points per dollar.11
You are awarded 12 points for every dollar spent on our base fare. That’s double what you earn with the Wanna Get Away fare. Use those points to book future travel.
Become a Rapid Rewards Member and start earning today.
Earn Rapid Rewards points.11
You are awarded 10 points for every dollar spent on our base fare. Use those points to book future travel.
Become a Rapid Rewards Member and start earning today.
Earn Rapid Rewards points.11
You are awarded 8 points for every dollar spent on our base fare. Use those points to book future travel.
Become a Rapid Rewards Member and start earning today.
Two bags fly free®1
First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply. A golf bag or skis in a container acceptable to Southwest® can be substituted for one checked bag.
No change2 or cancel fees3
If you need to change an upcoming flight itinerary, you’ll only pay the difference in fare (if one applies). Failure to cancel a reservation at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel funds.
Flight credit4
Flight credits will be issued as long as the flight is canceled at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Flight credits don’t expire and are non-transferable. For travel booked with Rapid Rewards points: For Wanna Get Away® or Wanna Get Away Plus™ reward travel reservations (booked with points): If you do not cancel your reservation at least 10 minutes before the flight’s original scheduled departure time, any points used for booking will be forfeited, along with any taxes and fees associated with your reward travel reservation.
Transferable Flight Credit™5
Transferable Flight Credit™ will be issued as long as the flight is canceled at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Transferable Flight Credit can be transferred between Rapid Rewards® Members. Only one transfer is permitted. For bookings made through a Southwest® Business channel, there is a limitation to transfer only between employees within the organization. Transferable Flight Credits don’t expire. For travel booked with Rapid Rewards points: For Wanna Get Away® or Wanna Get Away Plus™ reward travel reservations (booked with points): If you do not cancel your reservation at least 10 minutes before the flight’s original scheduled departure time, any points used for booking will be forfeited, along with any taxes and fees associated with your reward travel reservation.
Free same-day change/standby6
Same-day change: On the day of travel, you can switch free of airline charges to another flight with space available departing on the same calendar day between the same origin airport and destination airport as your original flight. With the exception of A-List Preferred and A-List Members, Customers who purchase Wanna Get Away fares are not eligible for free same-day change.
Same-day standby: You can list for same-day standby on an earlier flight via a Southwest Customer Service Agent at the airport or the Southwest app or mobile web. You will receive a message based on the contact preference selected during booking if you are cleared on the flight.
For both same-day change and same-day standby, you must change your flight or request to be added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your original flight or the no-show policy will apply. If using the app or mobile web for standby, you must list your name 30 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. You will be required to pay any government taxes and fees associated with these itinerary changes but refunds will be provided. Your original boarding position is not guaranteed. Southwest Business Customers booked through travel agencies may need to see a Southwest agent at the airport for both a same-day change or standby listing. See southwest.com/standby for more details.
Refundable7
As long as you cancel your reservation at least ten (10) minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your flight. If you cancel, you’re eligible to receive 100% of your ticket value as a refund to your original form of payment. A Southwest flight credit from a previous reservation that is applied toward a Business Select or Anytime fare will be refunded as a Transferable Flight Credit. For travel booked with Rapid Rewards points, if canceled, points will be returned to the Rapid Rewards account holder who booked the ticket.
For Wanna Get Away® or Wanna Get Away Plus™ reward travel reservations (booked with points): If you do not cancel your reservation at least 10 minutes before the flight’s original scheduled departure time, any points used for booking will be forfeited, along with any taxes and fees associated with your reward travel reservation.
For Anytime or Business Select® reward travel reservations: the points used for booking will be redeposited to the purchaser's Rapid Rewards® account, and any taxes and fees associated with the reward travel reservation will be converted into a Transferable Flight Credit™ for future use.
Priority and Express Lanes8
Priority and Express Lanes, (where available), can be accessed by Business Select and Anytime Customers and A-List and A-List Preferred Members. Priority Lanes are at Southwest check-in counters, and Express Lanes are at security checkpoints.
EarlyBird Check-In®9
You will automatically be checked in to your flight 36 hours prior to scheduled departure. For Anytime fares purchased between 36 and 24 hours, the boarding position assignment process has begun so this may impact the boarding position assigned to you. If you purchase an Anytime fare within 24 hours of your flight’s scheduled departure, you will not receive the EarlyBird Check-In benefit. In an irregular operation situation, the boarding position is not guaranteed.
Complimentary premium drink10
Flights traveling 175 miles or less only serve water.
Earning points11
Points can be earned from (a) Qualifying Flights (defined below) operated by Southwest, or (b) through qualifying purchases with our Rapid Rewards partners. For flights completed on or before 2:59 AM Central Standard Time (“CST”) on 1/1/25, “Qualifying Flights” include flights operated by Southwest Airlines® and paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers®, gift cards, or flight credits and with no portion of the purchase price paid with Rapid Rewards points or Rapid Rewards Business points. For flights completed on or after 3:00 AM CST on 1/1/25, “Qualifying Flights” include flights operated by Southwest Airlines® and paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers, gift cards, or flight credits and those paid with Cash + Points. NOTE: With a Cash + Points booking, points are earned only on the portion of the base fare that is paid with dollars. Qualifying Flights exclude reward flights, charter flights, nonrevenue travel, and Companion Pass travel. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at Southwest.com/rrterms.
Free Inflight Internet12
Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
