Southwest Rapid Rewards Points
Domestic Travel Points with Unlimited Flexibility
Southwest Rapid Rewards points are unlike other airline miles — there are no blackout dates, no seat restrictions, and no change fees. Every seat is available for points redemption at consistent rates. The Companion Pass is one of the best deals in travel rewards.
Redemption Values
Current cents-per-point (CPP) estimates based on award chart pricing and community data. Values updated as programs change.
| Redemption Type | Value (CPP) | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Companion Pass (qualifying year bonus) | 2¢ | High |
| Wanna Get Away / Wanna Get Away+ fares | 1.5¢ | High |
| Anytime / Business Select fares | 1.2¢ | High |
Earn from Bank Transfers
These bank programs transfer into Southwest Rapid Rewards:
- →Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1)
Best Cards for Earning Southwest Rapid Rewards
- ✓Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card
- ✓Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card
- ✓Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Southwest Rapid Rewards point worth?
Approximately 1.4–1.5¢ for standard Wanna Get Away fares. Premium fare types (Anytime, Business Select) are less efficient at 1.0–1.2¢. The outlier is the Companion Pass, which lets you bring a second person free — effectively doubling your points' value.
How does the Southwest Companion Pass work?
Earn 135,000 qualifying points in a calendar year and you get a Companion Pass for the rest of that year and all of the following year. Your designated companion flies free (just pays taxes) on every flight you book with points or cash.
Can Southwest points be transferred or combined?
Southwest points cannot be transferred between personal accounts, but Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers to Southwest at 1:1 — a popular strategy for reaching Companion Pass thresholds faster.
Do Southwest points expire?
Points don't expire as long as your account has activity in the previous 24 months. Earning points from a co-branded credit card spend counts as activity.
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