Southwest Rapid Rewards points get up to 40% off base fares on award flights booked by July 10. Travel between August 4 and December 16. No promo code needed.
Southwest Airlines is offering up to 40% off base fares when you redeem Rapid Rewards points for award flights booked by July 10, 2026. The promotion applies to both one-way and round-trip Basic, Choice, Choice Preferred, and Choice Extra fares. No registration or promo code is required, though blackout dates and restrictions apply.
Eligible travel dates run from August 4 through December 16, 2026. The points rebate does not count toward A-List or A-List Preferred status, and the offer is limited to new bookings only.
Southwest's Rapid Rewards program is revenue-based, meaning award rates track closely with cash fares. This promotion is a rare chance to get outsized value from your points. If you have existing award bookings, you can cancel and rebook them to capture the discount, provided the new fare is cheaper.
For travelers short on points, transfers from Chase Ultimate Rewards and Bilt Rewards are available at a 1:1 ratio, while Marriott Bonvoy transfers come in at 3:1.
The Business Platinum Card from American Express is one option for earning transferable points that can move into Rapid Rewards. Terms and conditions apply to all offers.
Book by the end of the day on July 10 to lock in the savings.
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