Southwest Airlines Cancellation Policy (2026)
Full refund to original payment within 24 hours. However, Southwest's standard policy is already extremely flexible — all fares can be cancelled anytime for credit.
24-Hour Rule
Yes — free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. Full refund to original payment within 24 hours. However, Southwest's standard policy is already extremely flexible — all fares can be cancelled anytime for credit.
Cancellation Fees
Basic Economy: N/A. Main Cabin: No fee — Wanna Get Away: travel credit. Wanna Get Away Plus: transferable credit. Premium: No fee — Anytime: full refund to original payment.
Refund Method
Anytime & Business Select: refund to original payment. Wanna Get Away: travel funds (valid 1 year). Wanna Get Away Plus: transferable travel funds.