Southwest Airlines

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

Price
In-App PurchaseNo
Shows AdsYes
LaunchedMar 13, 2014
Store Categories
Applications|Travel & Local

Total Ratings

Worldwide

160K
5 star
140K
4 star
15K
3 star
3.6K
2 star
2.9K
1 star
7.6K

Description

Book a flight in just a few easy steps
Check in, change or cancel your flights. Plus, add extras like EarlyBird Check-In®.

Super-Fast Shopping & Booking
Book a trip in just a few quick taps. Make it even faster when you use your stored credit cards or PayPal® account.

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
Get mobile boarding passes for all passengers on your trip 24 hours in advance. Southwest passes have rich color and bold font, which makes seeing your Gate and Boarding Position very clear. Find the details you need quickly: Flight Number, Confirmation Number, Boarding Time, Tier Status, and TSA Pre-Check. Don’t forget to add your Mobile Boarding Passes to Google Pay!

Travel Funds
You can now use Flight Credits, Southwest LUV Vouchers and Gift Cards when changing your flight in the app. Your unused Southwest® Flight Credits show up automatically when you tap ‘View Funds’ within ‘My Account’.

Inflight Entertainment*
Use the app to take you to our Inflight Entertainment Portal where you can watch free live TV1, listen to free music from iHeartRadio1, access free on-demand TV episodes, and view free movies.
*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.

Live Chat
Contact our Customer Representatives through Live Chat by scrolling down to Contact Us in the navigation drawer, and then tap on “Chat”.

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. Did you forget to add your Rapid Rewards number during booking? – No worries, you can add it after booking your flight and still earn points. You can then use those points to purchase more flights!

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Version History

Releasing updates every 23 days on average. Last update 8 days ago.

12.1.5Jan 20, 2025

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

12.1.2Jan 20, 2025

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

11.12.2Jan 10, 2025

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

11.11.5Dec 12, 2024

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

11.11.3Dec 03, 2024

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

11.10.3Nov 14, 2024

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

11.9.2Sep 05, 2024

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

11.7.0Jul 10, 2024

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

11.6.1Jun 17, 2024

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

11.5.4May 10, 2024

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

11.5.3May 01, 2024

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

11.4.1Apr 03, 2024

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

11.3.4Mar 11, 2024

11.2.1Feb 08, 2024

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

11.1.3Jan 15, 2024

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

10.12.2Jan 03, 2024

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

10.12.1Dec 12, 2023

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

10.12.0Nov 13, 2023

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

10.11.1Nov 03, 2023

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

10.10.1Oct 02, 2023

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

10.9.1Sep 11, 2023

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

10.8.1Aug 11, 2023

- We'll help you remember where you parked with our new parking spot reminder tool
- Now you can add your name to the standby list for a different flight on your day of travel
- Search flights at multiple nearby airports when booking or changing your trip

10.7.1Jul 19, 2023

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

10.6.2Jun 20, 2023

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

10.5.3May 17, 2023

- Stay up-to-date on your upcoming flight's boarding time right on the home screen.

- Our redesigned Rapid Rewards page lets you view your points activity, request missing points, add/view companions, and earn, buy and/or transfer points

- If you’re traveling with multiple Passengers and need to make a change for one or more Passengers, you can now divide your booking through the Southwest® app without needing to call.

10.4.1Apr 17, 2023

- Stay up-to-date on your upcoming flight's boarding time right on the home screen.

- Our redesigned Rapid Rewards page lets you view your points activity, request missing points, add/view companions, and earn, buy and/or transfer points

- If you’re traveling with multiple Passengers and need to make a change for one or more Passengers, you can now divide your booking through the Southwest® app without needing to call.

10.3.1Mar 07, 2023

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

10.2.0Feb 09, 2023

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

10.1.1Jan 18, 2023

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

9.12.3Dec 09, 2022

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

9.11.1Nov 04, 2022

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

9.10.1Oct 12, 2022

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

9.9.1Sep 08, 2022

Introducing Wanna Get Away Plus™, our ultra-flexible new fare. Plus up your ticket with a flight credit you can transfer if you need to cancel, same-day change and same-day standby, and 8X Rapid Rewards® points! See southwest.com® for details on these benefits.

9.8.2Aug 09, 2022

Introducing Wanna Get Away Plus™, our ultra-flexible new fare. Plus up your ticket with a flight credit you can transfer if you need to cancel, same-day change and same-day standby, and 8X Rapid Rewards® points! See southwest.com® for details on these benefits.

9.7.4Jul 12, 2022

Introducing Wanna Get Away Plus™, our ultra-flexible new fare. Plus up your ticket with a flight credit you can transfer if you need to cancel, same-day change and same-day standby, and 8X Rapid Rewards® points! See southwest.com® for details on these benefits.

9.6.1Jun 19, 2022

Introducing Wanna Get Away Plus™, our ultra-flexible new fare. Plus up your ticket with a flight credit you can transfer if you need to cancel, same-day change and same-day standby, and 8X Rapid Rewards® points! See southwest.com® for details on these benefits.

9.5.2May 04, 2022

Introducing Wanna Get Away Plus™, our ultra-flexible new fare. Plus up your ticket with a flight credit you can transfer if you need to cancel, same-day change and same-day standby, and 8X Rapid Rewards® points! See southwest.com® for details on these benefits.

9.4.1Apr 05, 2022

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

9.3.3Mar 22, 2022

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

9.3.2Mar 08, 2022

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

9.1.0Jan 12, 2022

We've added Uplift installment payments to make it easier for you to give you more flexibility when booking.

8.12.4Dec 07, 2021

We’re bringing you some joy this holiday season in the app. Send the gift of travel with a new mobile friendly gift card flow. And enjoy better messaging to prepare you for the day of travel when you have an upcoming trip.

Plus, we got rid of a Grinch that was causing your trip card to disappear when connected to SouthwestWIFI.

Wishing you and yours a LUVly holiday season!

8.11.4Nov 02, 2021

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

8.10.0Oct 04, 2021

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

8.9.0Sep 14, 2021

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

8.8.1Aug 02, 2021

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

8.7.0Jun 29, 2021

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

8.6.0May 25, 2021

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

8.5.0May 04, 2021

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

8.4.3Apr 13, 2021

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

8.3.0Mar 09, 2021

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

8.1.2Jan 15, 2021

Happy New Year! We’ve done some housekeeping – a few tweaks here, squashed some bugs there – for a richer app experience.

7.12.1Dec 08, 2020

We made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother ride.

7.11.50Nov 18, 2020

You can now use Travel Funds, Southwest LUV Vouchers and Gift Cards when changing your flight in the app

7.11.0Nov 11, 2020

You can now use Travel Funds, Southwest LUV Vouchers and Gift Cards when changing your flight in the app

7.10.1Oct 13, 2020

You can now use Travel Funds, Southwest LUV Vouchers and Gift Cards when changing your flight in the app

7.9.0Sep 15, 2020

You can now use Travel Funds, Southwest LUV Vouchers and Gift Cards when changing your flight in the app

7.8.1Aug 13, 2020

You can now use Travel Funds, Southwest LUV Vouchers and Gift Cards when changing your flight in the app

7.7.0Jul 14, 2020

7.6.1Jun 18, 2020

Your unused Southwest® Travel Funds show up automatically when you tap ‘View Funds’ within ‘My Account’.

7.5.0May 05, 2020

Your unused Southwest® Travel Funds show up automatically when you tap ‘View Funds’ within ‘My Account’.

7.4.1Apr 07, 2020

You asked, we heard! You can now get mobile boarding passes for ALL passengers on your reservation, that’s right – all passengers, all boarding passes, one place, in your app!

7.3.0Mar 12, 2020

You asked, we heard! You can now get mobile boarding passes for ALL passengers on your reservation, that’s right – all passengers, all boarding passes, one place, in your app!

7.2.1Feb 07, 2020

• You asked, we heard! You can now get mobile boarding passes for ALL passengers on your reservation, that’s right – all passengers, all boarding passes, one place, in your app!

7.1.0Jan 15, 2020

• You asked, we heard! You can now look up and use your Travel Funds!

6.11.2Nov 07, 2019

• You asked, we heard! You can now look up and use your Travel Funds!

6.10.2Oct 10, 2019

We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.

6.9.0Sep 11, 2019

We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.

6.8.1Aug 13, 2019

We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.

6.7.1Jul 16, 2019

• The newly redesigned dark blue Southwest passes have rich color and bold font, which makes seeing your Gate and Boarding Position very clear. Find the details you need quickly: Flight Number, Confirmation Number, Boarding Time, Tier Status, and TSA Pre-Check. Don’t forget to add your Mobile Boarding Passes to Google Pay!

6.6.0Jun 18, 2019

• Live Chat is here! Contact our Customer Representatives through Live Chat by scrolling down to Contact Us in the navigation drawer and then tap on “Chat”

• You can now also pay with PayPal®

6.5.2May 15, 2019

• You can add your Rapid Rewards® Number, Known Traveler Number (KTN), and Redress number to your reservation both during and after booking a flight!

• Live Chat is here! Contact our Customer Representatives through Live Chat by scrolling down to Contact Us in the navigation drawer and then tap on “Chat”

• You can now also pay with PayPal®

6.3.0Mar 25, 2019

• You can add your Rapid Rewards® Number, Known Traveler Number (KTN), and Redress number to your reservation both during and after booking a flight!
• You can now also pay with PayPal®

6.2.50Feb 12, 2019

You can now use PayPal to make purchases in the app.

6.1.0Jan 18, 2019

We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.

5.12.0Dec 14, 2018

In this update we have released an Inflight Entertainment Player!

5.11.0Nov 30, 2018

In this update we have released an Inflight Entertainment Player!

5.10.51Nov 09, 2018

In this update we have released an Inflight Entertainment Player!

5.10.2Oct 25, 2018

In this update we have released an Inflight Entertainment Player!

5.9.0Oct 14, 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.

5.8.1Aug 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.

5.7.0Aug 06, 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 you way.

5.6.1Jul 11, 2018

• Book a Lyft ride! Now you can request a ride though Lyft without skipping a beat.
o 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.
o Enhance your Lyft experience with estimated arrival time to the airport and estimated cost by opting-in to location services.
• International destinations can now be booked in the app! Grab your passport and don’t forget your phone!

5.5.50Jun 22, 2018

You spoke and we listened!

• We have now squashed the start-up bugs and crashes in this update and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. We LOVE our Android Customers and want you to have the best possible digital experience when flying with Southwest.
• Logged in users on multi-passenger itineraries now have the ability to retrieve their own mobile boarding passes through our apps and mobile website

5.5.2Jun 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

5.4.50May 12, 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.

5.4.0May 02, 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.

5.2.50Mar 14, 2018

Fingerprint is here! Log-in to the Southwest app with just a tap of your favorite Fingerprint!

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!

5.2.0Mar 07, 2018

We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.

5.1.1Jan 17, 2018

We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.

4.13.1Jan 10, 2018

We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.

4.12.3Dec 05, 2017

We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.

4.11.0Nov 10, 2017

We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.

4.10.0Oct 20, 2017

We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.

4.9.0Sep 07, 2017

We continue to make bug fixes and performance enhancements.

4.8.2Aug 09, 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 your 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.

4.7.1Jul 10, 2017

We’ve squashed bugs and enhanced your experience!

4.6.4Jun 20, 2017

We made some tweaks for a better user experience. Happy flying!

4.5.1May 26, 2017

We’ve made bug fixes and performance improvements. Update to the newest version of the app to have the best experience.

4.5.0May 23, 2017

Location services have landed! When booking, tap the location icon to populate your closest Southwest hub.

4.4.0Apr 11, 2017

Location services have landed! When booking, tap the location icon to populate your closest Southwest hub.

4.3.1Feb 28, 2017

4.2.0Jan 31, 2017

4.1.0Jan 11, 2017

3.1.2Nov 30, 2016

3.0.3Nov 04, 2016

• We've brought new design to this version all throughout the app!
• Want EarlyBird Check-In®? Now you can purchase it when you book your flight!

2.29.0Oct 15, 2016

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

2.28.0Sep 12, 2016

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

2.27.0Aug 15, 2016

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

2.26.0Jul 06, 2016

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

2.25.0Jun 13, 2016

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

LaunchedMar 13, 2014

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