Can I transfer my Southwest points to someone else?

A Member has the ability to transfer points to another Member or a preselected charity chosen by Southwest with an active Rapid Rewards account. Costs to transfer points to another Member must be paid for with a credit card, and transfers can be made through Southwest.com.



Yes, you can transfer your Southwest Rapid Rewards points to another member, but it is rarely the best value in 2026. Southwest charges a fee to move points—typically around $10 per 1,000 points—which can often negate the value of the "free" travel you are trying to provide. A much more cost-effective peer-to-peer "pro-tip" is to simply book the flight for the other person using your own account; Southwest allows you to use your points to buy a ticket for anyone, and there are no extra fees for doing so. If you truly want to combine balances, you must use the official "Buy or Transfer" portal on the Southwest website. Keep in mind that transferred points do not count toward A-List status or the Companion Pass, and once the transfer is finalized, it cannot be reversed. For families, look into the "Southwest Rapid Rewards Family" options if any are active during your 2026 travel year to see if pooling is an option.

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You can make a reservation for reward travel using points at Southwest.com® by selecting points as your payment option. Can I book travel with points for Passengers other than myself? Yes. If you're the Rapid Rewards Member and will be using your points, you'll need to make the reservation for the person traveling.

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Business Select, Anytime, and Wanna Get Away Plus fares are eligible for a Transferable Flight Credit. Transferable Flight Credit allows you to transfer your flight credit to someone else. Both must be Rapid Rewards Members and only one transfer is permitted.

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15,000 Southwest points are worth around $199.5 when redeemed for airfare. While Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards points are most valuable when redeemed for Travel, they're also redeemable for gift cards, hotel stays, merchandise, and more.

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Number of miles needed for a free flight Varies based on the cash ticket price. Generally ranges from 2,600 to over 29,000 points each way.

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How much are 10,000 Southwest points worth? 10,000 Southwest points are worth about $150. How much are 25,000 Southwest points worth? 25,000 Southwest points are worth about $375.

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Do the points I earn expire? No, your Rapid Rewards points do not expire. However, if you choose to close your account, the points in your account will be terminated.

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Normally, a future flight credit is non-transferrable and therefore must be used by the same traveler it was issued to.

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Yes, you can choose either to a) receive a method-of-payment refund or b) hold the value of the ticket as a flight credit or Transferable Flight CreditTM (depending on the fare) to buy a future flight.

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Southwest Rapid Rapid Rewards Priority benefits The Southwest Priority card offers the following benefits: Anniversary bonus: Each year on your card-opening anniversary, you'll receive 7,500 Rapid Rewards points, worth about $112, based on TPG's valuations.

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5,000 Southwest points are worth around $66.5 when redeemed for airfare. While Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards points are most valuable when redeemed for Travel, they're also redeemable for gift cards, hotel stays, merchandise, and more.

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Can I book travel with points for Passengers other than myself? Yes.

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Points will post within 72 hours. Purchased, gifted, transferred, and donated points do not count toward Tier or Companion Pass status. A credit card must be used to complete point purchase, gift, and transfer transactions.

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Individuals must enroll separately and may not pool or combine points with other Members. Except as specifically approved by Southwest, corporations and other entities may not be enrolled as Members. Member is limited to one account.

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With each of the Southwest credit cards below, you can earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months.

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You can use your points for more than just flights. With More Rewards, Rapid Rewards Members can use their points for merchandise, hotel stays, gift cards, and more. Plus, Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers can redeem their points for exclusive Cardmember experiences.

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Southwest points' value varies from 1.3 cents to 1.5 cents. In most cases, you get better value when redeeming your points for short flights and affordable fares instead of longer flights or more expensive fares.

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No, buying Southwest points is not worth it. Southwest Rapid Rewards points are worth an average of 1.33 cents each, while buying them costs around 3 cents per point, which means you would not be getting a good deal.

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Southwest started sending emails with the subject line, “A message from Southwest CEO Bob Jordan” offering passengers who had canceled flights 25,000 points each. This email only went out to the passengers who actually booked the flights but it included codes for everyone on their reservation.

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