As such, we do not publish flight loads. If for any reason you're uncomfortable traveling in the current environment and would like to discuss the flight load of your upcoming flight, we strongly encourage you to reach out to our Customer Service Department via any of the options below. Email here.

Southwest Airlines does not provide a public "seat map" or a specific "load factor" number before you board, largely because they use open seating. However, there are a few "pro-tips" to gauge the capacity. During the booking process, if you try to book a group of 8 passengers and the site says "only 3 seats left at this price," it gives you a hint about the remaining inventory. After checking in, your boarding position is the best indicator: if you are in the C-group, the flight is likely near capacity (over 120 passengers). You can also use third-party tools like FlightAware to see if the flight has been consistently full on previous days. For a more direct check, you can ask a gate agent at the airport "if the flight is fully booked today"; they are usually happy to give you a general idea so you can prepare for the boarding process.