Quick Overview

  • Southwest Rapid Rewards points are the rewards currency of Southwest Airlines, which is not part of any major airline alliance.
  • You can earn Southwest points by booking flights, renting cars, booking hotels, using credit cards, shopping with Southwest partners, or buying points to top off your account.
  • Redeeming Southwest points for award flights on Southwest provides the best value at 1.3 cents per point. Points can also be used for hotels, gift cards, and merchandise, though these options typically offer lower value.
  • Southwest is an exclusive 1:1 transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards, making it the best credit card transfer option for quickly earning Southwest points through intro bonuses and everyday spending.

Use our Southwest point calculators to calculate credit card earnings and card value, Southwest points to dollar value, point transfers to Southwest, and more.

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Southwest Credit Card Points Calculators

Southwest credit cards include 5 co-branded options: 3 personal and 2 business cards. These cards are ideal for gaining additional benefits when flying Southwest and are perfect for those working toward the Companion Pass.

While Southwest credit cards earn a solid amount of points per $1 spent, you may earn more points overall by spending with partner credit cards.

Use our Southwest Credit Card Calculators to calculate how many points you'll earn and the overall card value based on your spending and benefits, minus any fees. Compare Southwest credit cards side-by-side with other options to see which one offers the best return.

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Use our Rewards Calculator Tool to find out which credit cards will earn you the most Southwest points and best value. Input your monthly spend, adjust point values, assign values to card benefits, and much more!

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Southwest Points Value Calculators

Southwest points value is highest when redeemed for award flights with Southwest, providing around 1.3 cents per point. Other redemptions, like hotels and gift cards, typically offer lower value.

Use our Southwest Points Value Calculator to convert Southwest points to dollars for airfare, hotels, gift cards, and more. This tool helps you estimate the average worth of your Southwest points.

Southwest Transfer Partners Calculators

Southwest transfer partners include one major credit card program, Chase Ultimate Rewards, which offers 1:1 point transfers to Southwest Rapid Rewards—making it the best option for earning Southwest points. You can also earn Southwest points through select hotel loyalty programs, ideal for topping off your account with a few additional points.

Use our Southwest Transfer Partner Calculator to determine how many Southwest points you'll earn when transferring points from partners or spending on partner credit cards.

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Buy Southwest Points Calculators

Southwest points can be purchased directly from the Buy Southwest points portal easily allowing you to top off your account. You can buy (or gift) as little as 2,000 points and as many as 60,000 points, with up to 60,000 points in the calendar year.

Use our Buy Southwest Points Calculator to estimate how much it will cost you to buy Southwest points at the standard rate. You can check the Buy Southwest points portal to see if there are any active promotions.