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Southwest Airlines

Traveling with Southwest Airlines is even more convenient with our mobile app!

4.8

2M+ Reviews 5M+ Travel & Local

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easy to use
in 217 reviews
Very easy to use, and adding the airport code search for Android was long overdue.
helpful
in 184 reviews
a flight from Oklahoma for my daughter dhe said everyone was courteous and helpful
great prices
in 19 reviews
Great prices and great variety of destinations!

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Book a flight in just a few easy steps to one of our more than 100 destinations with Southwest Airlines
Check in, change or cancel your domestic and international flights. You can also book and check in when you fly with us to any of our 10 international destinations. Plus, add extras like EarlyBird Check-In®.

Super-Fast Shopping & Booking
Book a trip in just a few quick taps. Use Face ID to make booking even faster!

Everything you need to Travel
Get all the information you need right at your fingertips on the home screen - gate information, boarding position, flight status and more.

Boarding Pass on the Go
No need to visit a kiosk when you get to the airport. Get your boarding pass 24 hours in advance.

Inflight Entertainment
Not sleepy on board? Use the app to take you to our Inflight Entertainment Portal where you can watch Free Live TV¹, listen to Free Music¹, play Free Games, access on-demand TV content², and now watch Movies without having to download a separate app².
*Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited time offer. Where available. ¹Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights Free Live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight. ²To view movies and select on-demand TV content, download the Southwest app from the Google Play Store before your flight.

Airport Pickup and Drop-off
Thanks to our partnership with Lyft®, you can now request a Lyft right in the app! You’ll know key information like estimated time of arrival and estimated price before booking. More of a rental car person? You can do that in the app, too.

Cars, Hotels, and Vacations
Use our app to quickly book all of your travel needs

Earn Rewards when you Travel
Sign up for Rapid Rewards® and earn points on your flights. You can then use those points to purchase more flights!

App Store

Book a flight in just a few easy steps to one of our 99 destinations
Check in, change or cancel your domestic flights. You can also book and check in when you fly with us to any of our international destinations. Plus, add extras like EarlyBird Check-In®.

Super-Fast Shopping & Booking
Book a trip in just a few quick taps. Use Face ID to make booking even faster!

Everything you need to Travel
Get the information you need right at your fingertips on the home screen - gate information, boarding position, flight status and more.

Boarding Pass on the Go
No need to visit a kiosk when you get to the airport. Get your boarding pass 24 hours in advance and save it to Apple Wallet.

Inflight Entertainment
Not sleepy on board? Use the app to take you to our Inflight Entertainment Portal where you can watch Free Live TV1*, listen to Free Music1*, play Free Games, access on-demand TV content2*, and now watch Movies without having to download a separate app2*
*Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited time offer. Where available. 1 Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights Free Live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight. 2 To view movies and select on-demand TV content, download the Southwest app from the App Store before your flight.

Airport Pickup and Drop-off
Thanks to our partnership with Lyft®, you can now use the app to help you request a Lyft®! You’ll know key information like estimated time of arrival and estimated price before booking. More of a rental car person? You can do that in the app, too.

Cars, Hotels, and Vacations
Use our app to quickly book all of your travel needs

Earn Rewards when you Travel
Sign up for Rapid Rewards® and earn points on your flights. You can then use those points to purchase more flights!

What’s New

Google Play

6.2.50
February 7, 2019 You can now use PayPal to make purchases in the app.
6.1.0
January 14, 2019 We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.
5.12.0
December 10, 2018 In this update we have released an Inflight Entertainment Player!
5.11.0
November 21, 2018 In this update we have released an Inflight Entertainment Player!
5.10.51
November 8, 2018 In this update we have released an Inflight Entertainment Player!
5.10.2
October 22, 2018 In this update we have released an Inflight Entertainment Player!
5.9.0
October 5, 2018 • Saved search during Check-in. When you search for your flight and it’s not yet time to check-in, we’re now saving that search criteria, so upon return you can tap and go.
• Venture into Southwest Vacations – now easier than ever! Check it out in the navigation drawer by tapping the hamburger icon (top left on the home screen). You can find it under Hotels.

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App Store

6.2.50
February 13, 2019 You can now manage your international trips in the app.
6.1.0
January 19, 2019 You can now manage your international trips in the app.
5.12.0
December 14, 2018 We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.
5.11.0
December 2, 2018 Now you can manage your international trips in the app
5.10.50
November 9, 2018 We continue to make updates to improve your in-app experience.
5.10.2
October 26, 2018 In this update we have released an iPad compatible app and an Inflight Entertainment Player!
5.9.1
October 14, 2018 We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.
5.8.51
September 1, 2018 Saved search during Check-in. When you search for your flight and it’s not yet time to check-in, we’re now saving that search criteria, so upon return you can tap and go.

Venture into Southwest Vacations – now easier than ever! Check it out in the navigation drawer by tapping the hamburger icon (top left on the home screen). You can find it under Hotels.
5.8.1
August 25, 2018 Saved search during Check-in. When you search for your flight and it’s not yet time to check-in, we’re now saving that search criteria, so upon return you can tap and go.

Venture into Southwest Vacations – now easier than ever! Check it out in the navigation drawer by tapping the hamburger icon (top left on the home screen). You can find it under Hotels.
5.7.1
August 8, 2018 International destinations can now be booked in the app! Grab your passport and don’t forget your phone!
We squashed some bugs this release to help you on your way.
5.6.1
July 12, 2018 We’ve added Lyft to the app! Now you can check your trip information and request a ride though Lyft without skipping a beat – all on the Southwest Airlines app.
To experience Lyft during your day of travel, make sure you are logged-in to the Southwest app and your Rapid Rewards® number is associated with your upcoming trip by either: entering your number when you book or adding it after you book by going to Southwest.com.
Enhance your Lyft experience with an estimated arrival time to the airport and estimated cost, by opting-in to location services.
5.5.1
June 15, 2018 You spoke and we listened!

- Logged in users on multi-passenger itineraries now have the ability to retrieve their own mobile boarding passes through our apps and mobile website.
5.4.50
May 5, 2018 Upgraded Trip Cards are here!

- With new bolded flight times, reimagined design, and a swath of color, the improved Trip Cards provide focus to the important aspects of your Southwest flight. As always, the Trip Card can be found on your home screen whenever you have an upcoming trip that is tied to your Rapid Rewards account. The Trip Card allows you to check your flight details, check-in, and retrieve your mobile boarding pass.
5.4.1
May 2, 2018 Upgraded Trip Cards are here!

- With new bolded flight times, reimagined design, and a swath of color, the improved Trip Cards provide focus to the important aspects of your Southwest flight. As always, the Trip Card can be found on your home screen whenever you have an upcoming trip that is tied to your Rapid Rewards account. The Trip Card allows you to check your flight details, check-in, and retrieve your mobile boarding pass.
5.3.1
April 27, 2018 We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.
5.2.0
March 14, 2018 Are you on standby? Fantastic – now you can track your position on the standby list right from the app!

If you've looked up a reservation, we've saved it for easy access the next time you need that trip information!

Just a reminder to use our Bag Sizer to measure your bag if it’s destined for the overhead!
5.1.0
January 17, 2018 We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.
4.13.1
January 10, 2018 We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.
4.12.2
December 6, 2017 We’ve enhanced support for iOS 11 – iPhone X users rejoice! Face ID and an expanded screen size provide the optimal iPhone X experience.
4.11.2
November 11, 2017 We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.
4.10.0
October 21, 2017 We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.
4.9.1
September 8, 2017 We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.
4.8.2
August 11, 2017 • Our homepage got an upgrade! We’ve consolidated the Offers and Manage Trips tab for a more seamless experience.
• For the first time ever, you can save you contact method in-app. Express check out never felt so good!
• Hotel booking is back! You can now book and manage your hotel reservations straight from the navigation drawer.
• Updates also include bug fixes and performance improvements.
4.7.1
July 12, 2017 We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.
4.6.2
June 14, 2017 We made some tweaks for a better user experience. Happy flying!

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