How much are Southwest Rapid Rewards points worth?
We value Southwest Rapid Rewards points at 1.2¢ each, so 50,000 points are worth about $625. Here's what they buy in our 25 destinations.
Plan a trip with my pointsWhat your balance is worth
| Balance | Worth about |
|---|---|
| 1,000 points | $12 |
| 10,000 points | $125 |
| 25,000 points | $312 |
| 50,000 points | $625 |
| 100,000 points | $1,250 |
1.2¢ is a floor: the least a point should get you before you spend it instead of cash. The planner uses it to choose between points and cash, and you can change it for your own trips.
Best uses in our destinations
Value per point is the cash price, less any taxes on the award, divided by the points. Award prices are estimates from published charts and typical rates; check the program's own site before you book.
| Flight or hotel | Cash price | Points | Per point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Nashville: Southwest non-stop | $1,350 round trip for 2 | 99,500 + $22 tax | 1.3¢ |
| Orlando to Maui: Southwest non-stop | $1,430 round trip for 2 | 105,500 + $22 tax | 1.3¢ |
| Honolulu to Barcelona: Southwest via Las Vegas | $1,830 round trip for 2 | 135,500 + $22 tax | 1.3¢ |
| Honolulu to Lisbon: Southwest via Denver | $1,960 round trip for 2 | 145,500 + $22 tax | 1.3¢ |
| Honolulu to Paris: Southwest via Las Vegas | $1,820 round trip for 2 | 135,000 + $22 tax | 1.3¢ |
| Chicago Midway to Honolulu: Southwest non-stop | $1,320 round trip for 2 | 97,500 + $22 tax | 1.3¢ |
| Honolulu to Boston: Southwest via Chicago | $1,300 round trip for 2 | 96,000 + $22 tax | 1.3¢ |
| Miami to Maui: Southwest via Austin | $1,260 round trip for 2 | 93,000 + $22 tax | 1.3¢ |
| Denver to Honolulu: Southwest non-stop | $1,060 round trip for 2 | 78,000 + $22 tax | 1.3¢ |
| Baltimore to Honolulu: Southwest non-stop | $1,370 round trip for 2 | 101,500 + $22 tax | 1.3¢ |
10 of these beat the 1.2¢ floor, so the planner would spend points on them instead of cash.
Questions
How much are Southwest Rapid Rewards points worth?
We value them at 1.2¢ each, so 50,000 are worth about $625. The best use we found is Honolulu to Nashville: Southwest non-stop, at 1.3¢ a point.
How much is 100,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points worth?
About $1,250 at 1.2¢ each, and more on the best awards.
When should I use Southwest Rapid Rewards points instead of cash?
When an award gets you more than 1.2¢ a point. Below that, pay cash and keep the points for a better trip.