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Southwest Rapid Rewards Puts Points on Sale at Up to 50% Off

Southwest is showing a Rapid Rewards points sale in some accounts, with 40% to 50% off depending on how many points you buy, through October 29, 2026.

Published October 25, 2026VerifiedExpires October 29 (4 days left)

The deal at a glance

The offer

Up to 50% off

40% off at 5,000+ points, 45% off at 12,000+, 50% off at 16,000+

The catch

Shown in some accounts

Buying 2,000 to 4,000 points is full price. Check your own purchase page for the offer

Best for

Topping off an award

Closing the gap on a Southwest flight you have already priced

Southwest is showing a Rapid Rewards points sale in some accounts, with up to 50% off through October 29, 2026. Not everyone sees it, so check your own points purchase page before you plan around it.

The discount grows with the size of the purchase:

  • 40% off when you buy 5,000 or more points
  • 45% off at 12,000 or more
  • 50% off at 16,000 or more

Southwest's regular price is $30 per 1,000 points. On the sale, 5,000 points is $90, 12,000 is $198, and 16,000 is $240. Buy 2,000 to 4,000 points and you pay the regular price. Points come in steps of 1,000, starting at 2,000.

Short on points for a flight you have already priced? This sale can cover the gap.

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Start Date
October 25, 2026
End Date
October 29, 2026
Action
Buy Miles / Points
Published
October 25, 2026
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