How can I transfer Marriott points to Southwest?

You can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to your Southwest Rapid Rewards account from Marriott’s “Transfer Points to Miles” page. The conversion ratio is 3:1, meaning you receive 1,000 Rapid Rewards points for every 3,000 Marriott points you transfer. Your Marriott and Southwest accounts must be under the same name to complete a transfer.

How to Transfer Marriott Points to Southwest

1. Go to the Transfer Page: Navigate to Marriott’s “Transfer Points to Miles” page.
2. Initiate the transfer process: Click the “Transfer Points” option and log into your Bonvoy account.
3. Choose Southwest as the travel partner: Select Southwest Rapid Rewards from the “Frequent Flyer Program” dropdown and enter your Rapid Rewards member number.
4. Select the exchange rate: Enter the number of Marriott points you wish to transfer to Southwest Rapid Rewards from the “How many Marriott Bonvoy points do you want to transfer?” field.
5. Review and confirm your request: Double-check all transfer details, then click “Continue” to finalize your request.

You can transfer up to 240,000 Marriott points per day. Transfers aren’t instant, so allow a few days for processing and avoid waiting until the last minute when booking flights. You'll also get a 5,000-point bonus for every 60,000 points you transfer.

Is It Worth It to Transfer Marriott Points to Southwest?

Marriott points are worth about 0.79 cents each when redeemed for hotel stays, meaning 3,000 points are worth roughly $23.7. However, transferring 3,000 points to Southwest, yields just 1,000 Rapid Rewards points, worth about $12.10, resulting in a loss of $9.7.

If you want to learn more, check out WalletHub’s detailed review of the Marriott Bonvoy program