Southwest Airlines Check in
Southwest Airlines offers a unique and convenient check-in process that allows passengers to check in online, through the Southwest Airlines mobile app, or at a self-service kiosk at the airport.The check-in process begins 24 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart and closes 60 minutes before departure.
Southwest (sw) Check-in time for Domestic and International flights
| Check-in Method | Domestic Flights | International Flights |
| Southwest Online Check-in | 24 hours before departure | 24 hours before departure |
| Southwest Airport Check-in | 24 hours before departure | 24 hours before departure |
| Southwest Ticket counter check-in | 60 minutes before departure | 75 minutes before departure |
Southwest Airlines Check in Process for all Methods
Southwest Airlines allows passengers to check in online, through the Southwest Airlines mobile app, or at a self-service kiosk at the airport.
Southwest Airlines allows passengers to check in online, through the Southwest Airlines mobile app, or at a self-service kiosk at the airport.
Southwest Airlines Check in Online:
- Go to Southwest.com
- enter your confirmation number.
- Click the "Check In" button.
- Analyze your flight details and select your boarding position.
- Choose whether to print your boarding pass or have it sent to your mobile device.
- Click the "Continue" button.
- complete the check-in process.
Southwest Check-in by Mobile App
- Download the Southwest Airlines mobile app and open the app.
- Tap the "Check In" button.
- Review your flight details and select your boarding position.
- Tap the "Continue" button.
- Complete the check-in process.
How to Check-in at Southwest Airport kiosk
- Insert your boarding pass or scan your mobile boarding pass at the kiosk.
- Analyze your flight details and select your boarding position.
- Choose whether to print your boarding pass or have it sent to your mobile device.
- Follow the on-screen instructions of Southwest Airport kiosk to complete the check-in process.
Ticket counter
- Go to the Southwest Airlines ticket counter at the airport.
- Give the agent your confirmation number and first and last name.
- Review your flight details and select your boarding position.
- Listen to the agent's instructions to complete the check-in process.
Tips for Southwest Airlines (swa) Flight Check in:
- Use the Southwest Airlines mobile app to check in and save time.
- Have your bags tagged and ready to go.
- Be prepared to answer questions about your travel plans at the ticket counter.