Optional Travel Charges

For U.S. Mainland travel

**Unless otherwise specified, fees are represented for one-way travel**

If a Companion Pass^® Member qualifies for one or two free checked bags (based, for example, on tier status or the type of fare purchased), the benefit will apply to their Companion.

For interisland Hawaii travel 

For travel booked through Getaways by Southwest^®

Getaways by Southwest^® terms and conditions.

Other optional fees.

Terms and conditions

Southwest reserves the right to amend pricing listed above at any time.

¹Carryon bags: Southwest allows all ticketed Passengers to carry on the following for free: (a) one carryon bag (e.g., roller bag, garment bag, tote bag) that does not exceed external dimensions of 10 x 16 x 24 ; and (b) one smaller, personal type item (e.g., purse, briefcase, laptop computer case, backpack, small camera), provided that such items can be stowed under a seat or in an overhead compartment.

²Checked bag: Bag fees apply to Basic, Choice, and Choice Preferred fares. Choice Extra fares and Rapid Rewards^® A-List Preferred Members receive two free checked bags. A-List Members and Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers only receive their first checked bag for free. Checked bag benefits do not apply on flights booked with a partner carrier. Weight and size limits apply. Additional allowances, benefits, and/or exceptions may apply.

³In addition to the standard baggage fee, Overweight items from 51-70 pounds will cost $100. Overweight items 71-100 pounds will cost $200. Oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches will be accepted for a charge of $200 per item plus the standard baggage fee. In addition to the standard baggage fee, only one $200 charge applies if the piece is both oversized and overweight, regardless of the weight as long as it does not exceed 100 lbs. Excess baggage which is also overweight or oversized will be charged excess baggage plus the applicable oversize or overweight charge. In total, a Customer is limited to check 20 pieces of checked baggage per flight. This limitation includes Carrier's Free Checked Baggage Allowance and excess baggage would be subject to applicable excess baggage charges.

⁴Accepted Sporting Equipment and their respective policies can be found on our Help Center. Any item listed in the Help Center will be treated as a standard bag, and if a Customer qualifies for any checked bag allowances, the items listed will be accepted. Equipment may be subject to standard excess and overweight fees. Oversized fees will be waived for the listed equipment. May be subject to a limited release of liability as outlined in the Contract of Carriage.

⁵Active duty military Customers must have their current, valid military ID to receive the exemption.

⁶Changes: If you need to change an upcoming flight itinerary, you’ll only pay the difference in fare for Choice, Choice Preferred, and Choice Extra fares (if one applies). For Basic fares, you may upgrade the fare to Choice, Choice Preferred or Choice Extra. Failure to cancel a reservation at least 10 minutes prior to original scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel funds.

⁷Southwest Airlines accepts small vaccinated domestic cats and dogs to travel as pets. All in cabin pets must be carried in an appropriate carrier. Each pet carrier counts as a carryon or personal item. Pet Fare is subject to change at anytime.

⁸Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled designated aircraft. Free WiFi is only for Rapid Rewards^® Members. $8 WiFi access is available on select aircraft only, for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full ​duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.

⁹Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase on select flights over 250 miles, based on availability. Selections may vary. Service may be modified or limited at Southwest's discretion. Alcohol purchased onboard must be consumed onboard. You must be 21 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not drink alcoholic beverages because of the risk of birth defects. Images of the alcoholic beverage product do not reflect how it is actually served. In accordance with FAA regulations, Customers are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages onboard that are not served by Southwest Airlines^®. Customers will not receive a beverage with a cap.

¹⁰No cancel fees. All fare types are eligible for cancellations without a fee. For roundtrip reservations, if one or both flight segments is booked with a Basic fare, cancellations are only permitted if either a) both flight segments are canceled or b) the Basic fare segment(s) is upgraded. Failure to cancel a reservation at least 10 minutes prior to original scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel funds.

¹¹First Checked Bag Free: The primary Rapid Rewards^® Credit Cardmember and up to eight Passengers traveling on the same reservation are each eligible to receive their first standard checked bag free. Cardmembers should allow up to 14 days for card status to be updated in their Rapid Rewards account to be eligible for this benefit. To receive their first standard checked bag free, the primary Cardmember must include their Rapid Rewards number in their reservation. The first standard checked bag free is not available on flights booked with a partner carrier. Service charges for oversized, overweight, and extra baggage may apply. Cardmembers with A-List Preferred or A-List status or who purchase a fare that includes a free checked bag will receive the bag benefits associated with their Southwest Rapid Rewards^® tier status or fare. Cardmembers who are already exempt from paying the charge for their first checked bag are not eligible for this benefit. Authorized users of Rapid Reward Credit Cards and employee cards of Rapid Rewards Business Credit Cards are not eligible for this benefit. Credit card account must be open and not in default to be eligible for this benefit. Chase is not responsible for the provision of or failure to provide the stated benefits and services.

¹²Hawaii residency is based on the primary mailing address of the Rapid Rewards Member and must be a valid United States Postal Hawaii mailing address.

¹³Interisland Hawaii Travel Baggage Fee: In addition to the standard baggage fee, Overweight items from 51-70 pounds will cost $35. Overweight items 71-100 pounds will cost $70. Oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches will be accepted for a charge of $35 per item plus the standard baggage fee. In addition to the standard baggage fee, only one $100 charge applies if the piece is both oversized and overweight, regardless of the weight as long as it does not exceed 100 lbs. Excess baggage which is also overweight or oversized will be charged excess baggage plus the applicable oversize or overweight charge. In total, a Customer is limited to check 20 pieces of checked baggage per flight. This limitation includes Carrier's Free Checked Baggage Allowance and excess baggage would be subject to applicable excess baggage charges.

¹⁴Interisland Hawaii Travel Sporting Equipment Fees: Accepted Sporting Equipment and their respective policies can be found on our Help Center. Any item listed in the Help Center will be treated as a standard bag, and if a Customer qualifies for any checked bag allowances, the items listed will be accepted. Two bags continue to fly free between the islands for Hawaii residents who have their Hawaiian address included in their Rapid Rewards account; this still includes your surfboards. Equipment may be subject to standard excess and overweight fees. Oversized fees will be waived for the listed equipment. Hawaii residency is based on the primary mailing address of the Customer and must be a valid United States Postal Hawaii mailing address (P.O. Boxes are not permitted). May be subject to a limited release of liability as outlined in the Contract of Carriage.