Southwest Airlines — How to Earn Rapid Rewards Points

Source page: https://www.southwest.com/rapid-rewards/points/how-to-earn/.

Summary

Rapid Rewards points can be earned on flights, with Chase credit card spending, and through partner activities including hotels, rental cars, shopping, and dining.

Earning on flights

• Basic — 2x points per dollar on base fare
• Choice — 6x points per dollar
• Choice Preferred — 10x points per dollar
• Choice Extra — 14x points per dollar
• A-List members earn a 25% bonus; A-List Preferred earn a 100% bonus

Earning with partners

• Chase Rapid Rewards Credit Cards — earn points on everyday purchases
• Hotels — earn points on stays with Southwest hotel partners
• Rental cars — earn points on rentals with Southwest car partners
• Rapid Rewards Shopping portal — earn bonus points at hundreds of online retailers
• Rapid Rewards Dining — earn points at thousands of restaurants