Why travelers choose Southwest Airlines
- Dense domestic leisure network across the Sun Belt
- Two free checked bags on most Southwest tickets (confirm current policy)
- No-change-fee culture on many fare types historically — verify for your ticket
Southwest Airlines hubs
Common hub and focus airports for planning connections. Always confirm the operating carrier on your ticket.
Popular routes to search
High-demand city pairs travelers often search alongside Southwest Airlines. Live results show which airlines operate your dates.
What to verify before booking Southwest Airlines
Baggage allowance
Confirm personal-item, cabin-bag, and checked-bag allowances for the exact Southwest Airlines fare and operating flight.
Check-in and documents
Review online check-in windows, airport deadlines, accepted identification, and international document rules.
Seats and fare family
Review seat selection, cabin, boarding, change, cancellation, and refund conditions before payment.
Pets and special items
Pet space, sports equipment, musical instruments, and oversized baggage may require advance approval.
Families and assistance
Request child, unaccompanied-minor, mobility, medical-device, or service-animal support directly when needed.
Booking tips for Southwest Airlines
- Southwest often uses secondary airports (DAL, MDW, BWI, HOU) — check ground transport time.
- Open seating means earlier check-in can matter for preferred seats.
- If Southwest inventory is limited in search results, try flexible dates or nearby airports.
Southwest Airlines FAQs
How do I find Southwest Airlines flights?
Use the search form on this page. Available Southwest Airlines or partner-operated options depend on route, date, schedule, and supplier inventory.
Which hubs does Southwest Airlines use?
Southwest Airlines commonly operates through DAL, MDW, BWI, DEN, PHX, LAS, HOU. Exact routing depends on your dates and whether a partner operates any segment.
Does Southwest Airlines include checked baggage?
Allowance depends on fare family, cabin, route, status, and operating carrier. Confirm the baggage disclosure for the exact itinerary.
Can I change or cancel a Southwest Airlines ticket?
The ticket’s fare rules control changes, cancellations, refunds, credits, and fare differences. Review them before purchase.
Are partner flights covered by the same policy?
Not always. Codeshare itineraries can use the operating carrier’s airport, baggage, and onboard rules.