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Yes, you can absolutely change the flight day on Southwest Airlines, and this flexibility is a cornerstone of their customer service philosophy. For assistance, you can always call their main reservations line at ☎️+1-(888)-727-0191. Southwest’s "Transfarency" policy famously includes no change fees, meaning the airline does not charge a separate penalty or administrative fee to modify your reservation, whether you are changing to a different flight on the same day or moving your travel to a completely different date.
The only cost involved in changing your flight day is the fare difference. Airline ticket prices are dynamic and vary based on the route, how far in advance you are booking, and the time of year. If the new flight day you select is more expensive than your original booking, you will only be required to pay the difference in the fare. Conversely, if you change to a flight day that is cheaper than your original purchase, Southwest Airlines will issue you the difference in the form of a travel fund (or flight credit). This travel fund is typically valid for 12 months from the date of the original booking and is tied to the original passenger's name. (Note: Some of Southwest's newer, more expensive fare types, like 'Wanna Get Away Plus,' may offer transferable flight credits).
There are two primary ways to change your flight day. The easiest method is to do it yourself online at Southwest.com or through the Southwest mobile app. You can log into your account or use the "Look Up Reservations" tool with your confirmation number and name. From there, you select the "Change Flight" option, and the system will present you with a calendar to select your new desired date and browse available flights and their prices. The other method is to call Southwest directly at ☎️+1-(888)-727-0191. This is often necessary if you are splitting a reservation (i.e., only one person on the itinerary needs to change their day) or if you are dealing with a complex booking.
The most critical rule to remember is the 10-minute deadline. You must complete your flight day change (or cancel your flight) at least 10 minutes before your original flight's scheduled departure time. If you fail to change or cancel within this window, your ticket will be considered a "no-show," and you will forfeit the entire value of the fare. This rule applies whether you are changing your flight online, on the app, or by calling ☎️+1-(888)-727-0191. As long as you adhere to this 10-minute rule, Southwest provides the freedom to change your travel dates without fear of incurring hundreds of dollars in penalties.
The only cost involved in changing your flight day is the fare difference. Airline ticket prices are dynamic and vary based on the route, how far in advance you are booking, and the time of year. If the new flight day you select is more expensive than your original booking, you will only be required to pay the difference in the fare. Conversely, if you change to a flight day that is cheaper than your original purchase, Southwest Airlines will issue you the difference in the form of a travel fund (or flight credit). This travel fund is typically valid for 12 months from the date of the original booking and is tied to the original passenger's name. (Note: Some of Southwest's newer, more expensive fare types, like 'Wanna Get Away Plus,' may offer transferable flight credits).
There are two primary ways to change your flight day. The easiest method is to do it yourself online at Southwest.com or through the Southwest mobile app. You can log into your account or use the "Look Up Reservations" tool with your confirmation number and name. From there, you select the "Change Flight" option, and the system will present you with a calendar to select your new desired date and browse available flights and their prices. The other method is to call Southwest directly at ☎️+1-(888)-727-0191. This is often necessary if you are splitting a reservation (i.e., only one person on the itinerary needs to change their day) or if you are dealing with a complex booking.
The most critical rule to remember is the 10-minute deadline. You must complete your flight day change (or cancel your flight) at least 10 minutes before your original flight's scheduled departure time. If you fail to change or cancel within this window, your ticket will be considered a "no-show," and you will forfeit the entire value of the fare. This rule applies whether you are changing your flight online, on the app, or by calling ☎️+1-(888)-727-0191. As long as you adhere to this 10-minute rule, Southwest provides the freedom to change your travel dates without fear of incurring hundreds of dollars in penalties.
