Earning Southwest Points
Southwest points are primarily earned flying Southwest. You can also earn points using credit cards, booking travel, spending with partners, shopping online, and dining out.
Redeeming Southwest Points
Southwest points can be redeemed for flights, gift cards, merchandise, hotel stays, and experiences.
Southwest Points Value
Based on our valuations, Southwest points are worth 1.3 cents apiece on average. This means 10,000 points are equal to $130 in flight value.
Airline Alliance
Southwest is not part of any major airline alliance. They do not partner with any airline.
Southwest Credit Card Partners
Southwest Credit Card Point Calculators
Use our credit card rewards calculator to calculate total Southwest points per $1 spent and overall card value based on the spend amounts you enter and how much you value card benefits, minus annual fees. Compare results side-by-side multiple cards from any issuer.
- 1X - 3X points.
- Receive up to $75 back on Southwest purchases made throughout the anniversary year with the card.
- Enjoy 4 upgraded bookings per anniversary year that applies to positions A1-A15 on Southwest Airlines.
- Earn 1,500 Tier Qualifying Points for every $10,000 you spend on the card with no cap on how many you can earn.
- $149 annual fee.
- 1X - 3X points.
- Receive 1,500 Tier Qualifying Points for every $10,000 you spend on the card with no cap on how many you can earn.
- Enjoy 6,000 anniversary points just for being a cardholder.
- $99 annual fee.
- 1X - 2X points.
- Receive 2 EarlyBird Check-In per year.
- Enjoy 3,000 anniversary points just for being a cardholder.
- $69 annual fee.
- 1X - 4X points.
- Receive 4 upgraded bookings per anniversary year that applies to positions A1-A15 on Southwest Airlines
- Get reimbursement for up to $8 per day when you use your card to pay for In-Flight Wi-Fi on Southwest flights.
- Enjoy 9,000 anniversary points just for being a cardholder.
- $199 annual fee.
- Receive 1,500 Tier Qualifying Points for every $10,000 you spend on the card with no cap on how many you can earn.
- Get 2 EarlyBird Check-Ins per year.
- Enjoy 6,000 anniversary points just for being a cardholder.
- $99 annual fee.
