Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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It can take up to 72 hours for points from Southwest flights to post to your account. For points earned through partners, the timing can vary and may take up to 6-8 weeks, depending on how you earn them.
How Long It Takes for Southwest Points to Post
- Southwest flights: Points will post to your account within 72 hours after you complete your entire trip.
- Partner hotel stays: Points will post to your account within 8-12 weeks after your stay is completed.
- Partner car rentals: Points will post to your account within 6-8 weeks after you return the car.
- Rapid Rewards Shopping: Points will post to your account within 6-8 weeks after your purchase date.
- Rapid Rewards Dining: Points will post to your account within 4-6 weeks after you dine.
- Purchased, gifted, or transferred points: Points will post to the recipient's account within 72 hours after the transaction is complete.
- Credit Cards: Points from your card spending usually post to your Rapid Rewards account within 30 days after each billing cycle ends. Initial bonuses can take up to 8 weeks to post.
If you don’t see your points in your account within the expected timeframe, you can submit a missing points request through Southwest’s online form or customer service. This will help ensure that any missing points are properly credited to your account.
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How much is 50,000 Southwest points worth?
50,000 Southwest points are worth around $605 when redeemed for airfare. While Southwest Rapid Rewards points are most valuable when redeemed for flights, they’re also redeemable for gift cards, hotel stays, merchandise, and more.
Value of 50,000 Southwest Points vs. The Competition
| Rewards Program | Value of 50,000 Points/Miles | Average Value per Point/Mile |
| $605 | 1.21 cents |
How many points do you need for a free flight on Southwest?
You typically need between 3,500 and 67,500 points for a free flight on Southwest, depending on the distance, which airports you fly between, and the dates of your trip. For example, you can redeem 7,000+ Southwest points for a free one-way flight from New York to Chicago.
How Many Points You Need for a Free Flight on Southwest
- New York to Chicago: 7,000+ points
- New York to Los Angeles: 9,500+ points
- ...
How do you get A-List status with Southwest Rapid Rewards?
To get Southwest A-List status, either take 20 one-way flights or earn 35,000 tier qualifying points (TQPs) in a calendar year. You earn TQPs from paid Southwest flights or by spending on Southwest co-branded credit cards.
How to Get A-List Status with Southwest Rapid Rewards
- Fly with Southwest: You earn TQPs on paid flights booked directly through Southwest. The more your flight costs, the more points you earn. If you use Cash + Points, you’ll only earn TQPs...
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