Changing a flight can be a daunting task, but with Southwest Airlines, it is relatively easy and straightforward. Southwest Airlines has a customer-friendly policy that allows passengers to change their flight without incurring any hefty fees or charges. In this article, we will guide you through the process of changing your flight with Southwest Airlines.

Step 1: Visit Southwest Airlines' website

The first step in changing your flight with Southwest Airlines is to visit their website. You can access the website by typing www.southwest.com into your browser's address bar. Once the website loads, you will see a "Flight" tab at the top of the page. Click on this tab to proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Enter your flight details

On the flight page, you will see a section labelled "Book a Flight." Enter your current flight details, including your departure and arrival cities, travel dates, and number of passengers. Click on the "Search" button to proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Decide which flight to change.

After searching for your flight, Southwest Airlines will display a list of available flights that match your search criteria. Click the "Change Flight" button after selecting the desired flight. If you cannot find your original flight, you can contact Southwest Airlines' customer service for assistance.

Step 4: Enter your new flight details

Once you click on the "Change Flight" button, you will be directed to a page where you can enter your new flight details. Enter your new departure and arrival cities, travel dates, and the number of passengers. Southwest Airlines will display a list of available flights that match your new search criteria.

Step 5: Select your new flight

Select the flight that best suits your needs and click on the "Continue" button. Southwest Airlines will then display a summary of your new flight details, including the flight number, departure and arrival times, and the total cost of the new flight. Make sure the material is true by carefully reviewing it.

Step 6: Pay any fare difference (if applicable)

If the cost of your new flight is higher than your original flight, you will need to pay the fare difference. If the cost is lower, you will receive a credit for the difference, which you can use towards future flights. If you have a Southwest Airlines travel fund or a Rapid Rewards credit, you can apply it towards your new flight.

Step 7: Confirm your new flight

After reviewing your new flight details and paying any fare difference (if applicable), click on the "Confirm" button to complete the Southwest flight change process. Southwest Airlines will send you an email confirmation of your new flight details.

Things to keep in mind

Here are a few things to keep in mind when changing your flight with Southwest Airlines:

Flight changes must be made at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

If you have already checked in for your original flight, you will need to cancel your check-in before changing your flight. You can cancel your check-in on the Southwest Airlines website or by contacting customer service.

If you have purchased Early Bird Check-In, it will automatically transfer to your new flight. However, if you have purchased Upgraded Boarding, you will need to contact customer service to have it transferred to your new flight.

If you have booked a non-refundable Wanna Get Away fare, you will not receive a refund for the fare difference if the cost of your new flight is lower than your original flight. However, you can use the credit towards future flights.

If you have booked a refundable Anytime or Business Select fare, you can receive a refund for the fare difference if the cost of your new flight is lower than your original flight.