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Southwest Rapid Rewards Award Chart & Redemption Tiers

Q: Does Southwest have a fixed points redemption chart?

No. Southwest Rapid Rewards does not use a traditional fixed-mileage chart. Redemptions are revenue-based, directly pegged to cash airfares at approximately 1.3 to 1.4 cents per point. Any available seat can be booked with points without blackout dates.

Q: How much are Southwest points worth on the redemption chart?

At the standard 1.3¢ per point benchmark: 5,000 points = ~$65, 10,000 points = ~$130, 20,000 points = ~$260, and 50,000 points = ~$650 in Wanna Get Away flight value.

Q: What taxes and fees are charged on Southwest award flights?

Domestic US award flights require only the mandatory federal TSA 9/11 Security Fee of $5.60 each way ($11.20 roundtrip). Southwest never charges fuel surcharges.

Q: Can I redeem Southwest points and still use the Companion Pass?

Yes! You can book any award seat using Rapid Rewards points and add your designated Companion Pass flyer for just the $5.60 security fee.

Complete award pricing chart for Southwest Rapid Rewards. View standard, off-peak, and peak redemption brackets, free award flight tiers, and target cash benchmarks.

Southwest Rapid Rewards Free Flight Award Tiers

Redemption tiers and target cash values based on our 1.3¢ baseline valuation:

Redemption Tier	Points Required	Target Cash Value (@ 1.3¢/pt)	Evaluation Rule
Short-Haul Domestic Saver (<700 mi) Nonstop regional hops and short-distance domestic routes.	7,500 pts	$94	Good deal if cash price is above $94
Domestic Transcontinental Saver Coast-to-coast flights and cross-country economy awards.	15,000 pts	$188	Good deal if cash price is above $188
International Economy Saver Transatlantic or transpacific long-haul economy redemptions.	35,000 pts	$438	Good deal if cash price is above $438
International Business / First Class Lie-flat luxury seats and long-haul premium cabin awards.	70,000 pts	$875	Good deal if cash price is above $875

Points + Cash & Co-Pay Options

When you don't have enough points for a full free award, Southwest Rapid Rewards offers hybrid Points + Cash options (such as Go Fast awards for Wyndham or Points + Cash for World of Hyatt).

Use our live calculator to verify that the points portion of a hybrid booking still delivers at least 1.3¢ in real cash savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Southwest Rapid Rewards redemption value, transfer rules, and policies:

Does Southwest have a fixed points redemption chart?

No. Southwest Rapid Rewards does not use a traditional fixed-mileage chart. Redemptions are revenue-based, directly pegged to cash airfares at approximately 1.3 to 1.4 cents per point. Any available seat can be booked with points without blackout dates.

How much are Southwest points worth on the redemption chart?

At the standard 1.3¢ per point benchmark: 5,000 points = ~$65, 10,000 points = ~$130, 20,000 points = ~$260, and 50,000 points = ~$650 in Wanna Get Away flight value.

What taxes and fees are charged on Southwest award flights?

Domestic US award flights require only the mandatory federal TSA 9/11 Security Fee of $5.60 each way ($11.20 roundtrip). Southwest never charges fuel surcharges.

Can I redeem Southwest points and still use the Companion Pass?

Yes! You can book any award seat using Rapid Rewards points and add your designated Companion Pass flyer for just the $5.60 security fee.

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