How Do I Redeem My Frequent Flyer Miles for a Flight with Southwest Airlines?

Introduction

Are you enrolled in Southwest Airlines' Frequent Flyer Miles program called Rapid Rewards? If you have acquired enough points, use them to book your next flight, preferred hotel, gift cards and exciting merchandise. You can also use your points for booking wine tastings and other curated events. Members who don't have enough Rapid Rewards points may use a combination of cash and points to redeem a reward. Are you planning to use your points already? Check the guide below to discover what you can redeem with your Rapid Rewards points.

Sign in to Your Account

To redeem Rapid Rewards points, you must log in to your account first. Enter your login credentials and click Log In.

Enter Your Flight Information

Do you want to use your Rapid Rewards points to book a new flight? Just enter your flight information and select the right flight. You can find the number of points you need for each flight and fare category on the right side of the page. The most affordable flight is the Basic, but note that this fare is pretty restrictive. The dollar amounts you see are the taxes, which vary depending on the flight.

Select the flight that you want and proceed to checkout. Just follow the on-screen instructions to pay for your flight using your Rapid Rewards points.

Customers who don't have enough points can pay using cash and their available Rapid Rewards points.

Do you want to use your Rapid Rewards points to pay for a hotel stay? Proceed to the next step.

Visit the Southwest Hotels Website

Select Redeem Points and enter your preferred location and date, and click Search.

Check the Points and Select Your Preferred Hotel

You can find the points you need on the right side of the page. Click your preferred hotel to check the available rooms and points required for each room category. You will also be given the option to pay with your points and cash. After picking a room, proceed to checkout and pay for your accommodation using your points.

At Southwest Airlines, Rapid Rewards members can also use their points to buy gift cards at popular stores, purchase merchandise, and book events and Experiences. Check out the next steps.

Redeem a Gift Card

Go to Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards More Rewards page and pick a gift card. You can check the number of points you need for each gift card above the 'Add to Shopping Bag'. Just add the card and proceed to checkout to complete your payment.

Redeem a Merchandise

Pick the available merchandise on the same page or click See All. Click on the merchandise to see the number of points you need. If you have more points, feel free to buy more than one item.

Redeem a Travel Item

Are you planning to go on a holiday? Click Shop Now to see more items. Then, click More Options to see a detailed description for each item. Same process; add the item and proceed to checkout.

Conclusion

Do you have a family member who lacks Rapid Rewards points for a specific merchandise or item? Feel free to transfer up to 60,000 points to help them redeem a flight or hotel accommodation. Please allow up to 72 hours for points to become available in their account.

If you're planning to use your points soon, we also recommend you wait for promotions to save on points. When Southwest runs promos, the number of points you need for each item is also reduced. Do you still have questions about redeeming Rapid Rewards points? Contact Customer Support today.