How much does it cost to buy Southwest Airlines miles?
We don't sell Southwest Airlines miles right now: Rapid Rewards is one of the few we can't source at a standard worth standing behind. What we price instead is the finished seat. Tell us the route and dates, and your quote is one firm all-in dollar figure for the ticket, confirmed before any payment is made.
Can you buy Southwest Airlines miles?
Plenty of sites will say yes. In practice Rapid Rewards miles are difficult to source at trustworthy scale, which is why we don't offer them: a cheap balance that gets a Rapid Rewards account flagged is no bargain. What we offer is the same outcome with less risk: the seat itself, booked with Southwest Airlines and ticketed in your own name. We are not affiliated with any airline or loyalty program.
How fast are Rapid Rewards miles delivered?
There's no miles transfer on Rapid Rewards orders. Once you approve the quote we book the award, and Southwest Airlines issues the ticket in your name. Your confirmation carries a booking reference you can verify with the airline directly.
Does Southwest have an award chart?
No. Points price off the cash fare, and since March 2025 the exact conversion floats by flight, typically between 1.1 and 1.5 cents per point. A cheap cash fare means a cheap award and every seat on sale is bookable. Send us the route and we'll price the award against the fare.
Do Rapid Rewards points expire?
No. Southwest ended expiry in 2019 and there's no activity requirement. One caveat: a very long dormant account can itself be closed, taking the balance with it, so logging in occasionally is worthwhile.
Can I upgrade a Southwest flight with points?
There's no premium cabin to upgrade into. Since assigned seating arrived in January 2026, Extra Legroom rows are sold for cash or bundled into higher fares, and points can simply book those higher fare bundles directly.
Does the Companion Pass work on points bookings?
Yes. If you hold a Companion Pass, your companion flies for taxes and fees on award tickets too, which doubles what every point in your account is worth for two travellers.
What payment methods do you accept?
We'll confirm the accepted payment methods when we send your quote. Payment is always handled off this site.
Is this legitimate?
Yes. We've completed 5,000+ transfers. You get a firm quote confirming your exact rate and delivery window before any payment is made, and the miles go into an account you already control.
Will this affect my Rapid Rewards account?
Your account isn't involved at all, and that's the point. The ticket is booked and issued in your own name, so there is no transfer into your account and nothing for the program to question.