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Why buy Southwest Airlines domestic flights?

Southwest Airlines is based in Dallas, Texas, and is the biggest low-cost carrier in America. In early 2020, the airline flew to over 100 destinations within its network, and more than 4,000 weekday flights were operated. With its great company reputation, 134 million passengers were served by the airline in 2019.

The airline has 11 operating bases across the country including Atlanta (ATL), Baltimore (BWI), Chicago (MDW), Dallas (DAL), Denver (DEN), Houston (HOU), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), Oakland (OAK), Orlando (MCO) and Phoenix (PHX). With its vast point-to-point network, passengers can easily fly to many destinations within the USA using the Southwest network.

Southwest Airlines is named the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune, they are also known for its high-quality customer service despite being a low-cost carrier. Southwest doesn't compromise when it comes to safety and reliability.

DOMESTIC ROUTES

As the largest low-cost carrier, the airline flies to 103 destinations in its network including 91 domestic destinations. The most popular routes for Southwest Airlines are:

  • Atlanta (ATL) to Albuquerque (ABQ)
  • Denver (DEN) to Dallas (DAL)
  • Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland (OAK)

Below is a table of all domestic destinations that Southwest Airlines serves:

STATECITYAIRPORT
AlabamaBirminghamBirmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
ArizonaPhoenixPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
ArizonaTucsonTucson International Airport
ArkansasLittle RockLittle Rock National Airport
CaliforniaBurbankHollywood Burbank Airport
CaliforniaLong BeachLong Beach Airport
CaliforniaLos AngelesLos Angeles International Airport
CaliforniaOaklandOakland International Airport
CaliforniaOntarioOntario International Airport
CaliforniaOrange CountyJohn Wayne Airport
CaliforniaPalm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport
CaliforniaSacramentoSacramento International Airport
CaliforniaSan DiegoSan Diego International Airport
CaliforniaSan FranciscoSan Francisco International Airport
CaliforniaSan JoséSan Jose International Airport
ColoradoDenverDenver International Airport
ColoradoSteamboat SpringsYampa Valley Regional Airport
ColoradoTelluride MontroseMontrose Regional Airport
ColoradoColorado SpringsColorado Springs Airport
ConnecticutHartfordBradley International Airport
FloridaFort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
FloridaFort MyersSouthwest Florida International Airport
FloridaJacksonvilleJacksonville International Airport
FloridaOrlandoOrlando International Airport
FloridaPalm BeachPalm Beach International Airport
FloridaPanama CityNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport
FloridaPensacolaPensacola International Airport
FloridaMiamiMiami International Airport
FloridaTampaTampa International Airport
GeorgiaAtlantaHartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
GeorgiaSavannahSavannah/Hilton Head International Airport
HawaiiHonoluluDaniel K. Inouye International Airport
HawaiiKahuluiKahului Airport
HawaiiKailua-KonaKona International Airport
HawaiiHiloHilo International Airport
HawaiiLihueLihue Airport
IdahoBoiseBoise Airport
IllinoisChicagoMidway International Airport
IllinoisChicagoO'Hare International Airport
IndianaIndianapolisIndianapolis International Airport
IowaDes MoinesDes Moines International Airport
KansasWichitaWichita Eisenhower National Airport
KentuckyCovington/CincinnatiCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
KentuckyLouisvilleLouisville International Airport
LouisianaNew OrleansLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
MainePortland, MEPortland International Jetport
MarylandBaltimore/Washington, D.C.Baltimore–Washington International Airport
MassachusettsBostonLogan International Airport
MichiganDetroitDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
MichiganGrand RapidsGerald R. Ford International Airport
MinnesotaMinneapolis/St. PaulMinneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
MississippiJacksonJackson International Airport
MissouriKansas CityKansas City International Airport
MissouriSt. LouisSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
NebraskaOmahaEppley Airfield
NevadaLas VegasMcCarran International Airport
NevadaReno/TahoeReno-Tahoe International Airport
New HampshireManchesterManchester-Boston Regional Airport
New MexicoAlbuquerqueAlbuquerque International Sunport
New YorkAlbany, NYAlbany International Airport
New YorkBuffaloBuffalo Niagara International Airport
New YorkLong Island/IslipLong Island MacArthur Airport
New YorkNew York CityLaGuardia Airport
New YorkRochester, NYGreater Rochester International Airport
North CarolinaCharlotteCharlotte/Douglas International Airport
North CarolinaRaleigh/DurhamRaleigh–Durham International Airport
OhioCincinattiCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
OhioClevelandCleveland Hopkins International Airport
OhioColumbusJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
OklahomaOklahoma CityWill Rogers World Airport
OklahomaTulsaTulsa International Airport
OregonPortland, ORPortland International Airport
PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPhiladelphia International Airport
PennsylvaniaPittsburghPittsburgh International Airport
Puerto RicoSan JuanLuis Muñoz Marín International Airport
Rhode IslandProvidenceT. F. Green Airport
South CarolinaCharlestonCharleston International Airport
South CarolinaGreenville/SpartanburgGreenville-Spartanburg International Airport
TennesseeMemphisMemphis International Airport
TennesseeNashvilleNashville International Airport
TexasAmarilloRick Husband Amarillo International Airport
TexasAustinAustin–Bergstrom International Airport
TexasCorpus ChristiCorpus Christi International Airport
TexasDallasDallas Love Field
TexasEl PasoEl Paso International Airport
TexasHarlingen/South Padre IslandValley International Airport
TexasHoustonGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
TexasHoustonWilliam P. Hobby Airport
TexasLubbockLubbock Preston Smith International Airport
TexasMidland/OdessaMidland International Airport
TexasSan AntonioSan Antonio International Airport
UtahSalt Lake CitySalt Lake City International Airport
VirginiaNorfolkNorfolk International Airport
VirginiaRichmondRichmond International Airport
VirginiaArlingtonRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
VirginiaDullesWashington Dulles International Airport
WashingtonSeattle/TacomaSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
WashingtonSpokaneSpokane International Airport
WisconsinMilwaukeeMilwaukee Mitchell International Airport
Flight cabin

The Cabin

Economy Class

Economy Class is the only cabin class available onboard. However, fares are unbundled to multiple packages for customers depending on passenger needs.

Passengers can also choose to upgrade from "Wanna Get Away" to:

Anytime: Refundable ticket, same-day change and same-day standby are available for passengers that purchased this fare.

Business Select: You can enjoy priority boarding, priority security and a premium drink onboard.

Person checking in at the airport

Check-In & Arrival

How to Check-In Online

Online check-in is available via the airline website or the Southwest Airlines app. It's available 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Simply get your travel documents and ticket details ready to get started and you would be able to obtain your boarding pass in seconds.

How to Check-In at the Airport

Report to the airport check-in counters with your luggage and travel documents. Different airports have different check-in deadlines but Southwest's check-in counter generally opens 90 minutes before departure.

Carry-on baggage

Southwest Airlines Domestic Flight Baggage

Carry-On

Passengers are entitled to one carry-on baggage as well as one personal item. The carry-on baggage cannot exceed 10 x 16 x 24 inches dimensions and it must be stored in the overhead lockers onboard. Personal items cannot exceed 18.5 x 8.5 x 13.5 inches dimensions and it could be items such as a purse, a briefcase and a laptop. Any items exceeding these dimensions would be asked to be transported as checked baggage.

Checked

Each fare paying customer is entitled to two pieces of 50 lbs carry-on baggage with a maximum total dimensions of 62 inches (L+W+H).

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FAQs

Do you need a passport for Southwest Airlines domestic flights?

No, you don't need a passport to travel domestically in the United States, unless you're not a US citizen. US citizens can travel with a passport card, driving license, birth certificate or any other valid photo identification.

How early should I arrive for Southwest Airlines domestic flights?

You should arrive at least 90 minutes before scheduled departure time for your Southwest flight. Don't be late for check-in as you may lose your ticket.

Does Southwest Airlines charge for baggage on domestic flights?

Despite being a low-cost airline, Southwest offers free carry-on and checked baggage. Each passenger would receive a generous amount of baggage allowance including one carry-on baggage and two checked baggage as well as a personal item.

Can I travel with my pets on Southwest flights?

Yes, you can! Be sure to travel with a approved pet carrier and arrive at the airport early. Pets are accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.