And smiles fly free of charge. Here’s why:
Our fares stay low so we can take you to all the places you want to go—even the tropical ones.
Think your vacation plans may change? Don’t sweat it. We don’t charge you fees to change your mind.*
We don’t believe fun trips should involve tough choices, like which swimsuits to bring. Take all of them—two bags fly free®.**
Your points need a tan. Use your Rapid Rewards® points to book your tropical getaway.
*Fare difference may apply.
**First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits may apply.
Craving a scuba dive? Sailing? Soaring? Sand between your toes? Our vacation packages make it a breeze to hit the beach. Check out some of our most popular destinations, resorts, and more—but be careful, you might go into inspiration overload.
Your trip will be more fun than these policies are, but familiarizing yourself with them will make your vacation even easier.
Our tropical destinations have country-specific travel policies and restrictions unique to the destination. Here’s a list of documentation required to check out before booking & traveling.
Have questions about the booking process itself? No problem—here’s everything you need to know.
The check-in process is a little bit different for international travel. Learn more here.
If you’re new around here, we’re so happy to have you. Flying with us is easy and fun—this guide is your one-stop shop for doing things the Southwest® way.
We get it; things change. Whether it be your flight, your fare class, or something outside of your control, here’s what you need to know. But don’t worry—we don’t charge change fees* if you’d like to change things up.
*Fare difference may apply.
We’ll be waiting to welcome you with free snacks and countless smiles, so we want to get you onboard as quickly and smoothly as possible!
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival. If you’d like to breeze through security a little easier, you may be interested in Global Entry. You can apply here.
Save time at U.S. Customs and Passport control checkpoints when you download the Mobile Passport app by Airside Mobile (available in select cities).