Sweet spot

Southwest short-haul domestic flights

Southwest prices short-haul domestic flights at a reliable 1.3–1.8¢ per point — no transfer gymnastics, no award chart sweet spots.

At a glance

Value range: 1.3–1.8 ¢/pt; Cents per point
Travel: Flight; North America
Cabin: Economy; Typical redemption
Programs: Southwest; Direct redemption

Route & transfer

Transfer from: Southwest
Redeem with: Southwest
Travel type: Flight
Cabin: Economy
Region: North America

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Why this is a sweet spot

Southwest ties award cost directly to cash price, which sounds bland but means you always get a predictable 1.3–1.8¢ per point. For a flyer who values consistency — no award-chart sweet spots, no sold-out partner seats — this is the steadiest redemption in the US market. Pair with the Companion Pass and the effective CPP doubles.

Booking notes

✓ Southwest Rapid Rewards doesn't accept transfers from Chase UR, Amex MR, or Capital One — points are earned directly on Southwest cards.
✓ Award prices move with cash fares, so last-minute bookings cost more points just as they cost more dollars.
✓ Route network is strongest in the US, Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean; no transoceanic options.