[Home](https://seatwifi.com) / Southwest Airlines WiFi Cost [← Southwest Airlines Data Hub](/airlines/wn) WN Active # Southwest Airlines WiFi Cost: Pricing for Non-Members If you're not a Rapid Rewards member, Southwest Airlines WiFi costs **$8 per flight, per device**. Each layover leg is a separate charge. Rapid Rewards membership is free — join before your flight to skip the fee. ## Pricing Tiers | Plan | Duration | Price (USD) | Restriction | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Per-flight pass (non-Rapid Rewards members) [[src]](https://www.nerdwallet.com/travel/learn/southwest-wifi-guide) | Full flight, per device | $8 | Layovers require a separate purchase per leg | ## You Can Skip the Cost If… - ✓Free Wi-Fi for all Rapid Rewards members on equipped aircraft — Launched October 24, 2025, sponsored by T-Mobile. Available to all Rapid Rewards members; T-Mobile wireless subscription is not required. Members log in at southwestwifi.com with their Rapid Rewards account on each device, with no device limit. [See full free WiFi guide for Southwest Airlines →](/southwest-free-wifi) ## Credit Card Discounts T-Mobile postpaid plans (sponsor) Sponsored partnership powering free Rapid Rewards Wi-Fi; T-Mobile wireless customers were the original beneficiaries before access was expanded to all Rapid Rewards members [Source →](https://simpleflying.com/southwest-rapid-rewards-members-free-wifi-new-tmobile-partnership/) ## Southwest Airlines Fleet Tracker SeatWiFi tracks 745 Southwest Airlines aircraft by individual tail number, cross-referenced against the FAA registry and live passenger reports. Active or in-progress WiFi installs cover 1 aircraft type: Boeing 737. [See every tracked WN tail number →](/airlines/wn) ## Frequently Asked Questions How much does Southwest Airlines WiFi cost per flight? A full-flight Southwest Airlines WiFi pass costs $8 (Layovers require a separate purchase per leg). [source] Free options? See /southwest-airlines-free-wifi. Does Southwest Airlines offer a monthly WiFi subscription? We don't currently track a monthly subscription tier for Southwest Airlines. Check the airline's WiFi page directly. Is there a day pass for Southwest Airlines WiFi? Southwest Airlines doesn't currently advertise a day pass — most plans are sold per-flight. Can I get Southwest Airlines WiFi for free with a credit card? Yes — T-Mobile postpaid plans (sponsor) (Sponsored partnership powering free Rapid Rewards Wi-Fi; T-Mobile wireless customers were the original beneficiaries before access was expanded to all Rapid Rewards members). For all free options, see /southwest-airlines-free-wifi. Why is Southwest Airlines WiFi so expensive? In-flight WiFi pricing reflects satellite-bandwidth costs and limited per-aircraft user capacity. As Southwest Airlines upgrades to newer satellite systems, prices on equipped aircraft typically drop or shift to free. See free-WiFi options at /southwest-airlines-free-wifi. Related Pages [Check Seat WiFi on Any Flight →](/)[Full Data Hub: tail numbers, rollouts →](/airlines/wn)[Southwest Airlines WiFi Guide →](/southwest-wifi)[Free Southwest Airlines WiFi →](/southwest-free-wifi)[Connect to Southwest Airlines WiFi →](/southwest-wifi-login)[All Airlines WiFi Directory →](/airlines)[Delta Airlines WiFi →](/delta-wifi)[United Airlines WiFi →](/united-wifi)[American Airlines WiFi →](/american-wifi)[starlink Provider Guide →](/starlink) Sources - [https://thepointsguy.com/news/southwest-airlines-announces-free-wifi/](https://thepointsguy.com/news/southwest-airlines-announces-free-wifi/) - [https://www.nerdwallet.com/travel/learn/southwest-wifi-guide](https://www.nerdwallet.com/travel/learn/southwest-wifi-guide) - [https://upgradedpoints.com/news/southwest-airlines-starlink-wifi/](https://upgradedpoints.com/news/southwest-airlines-starlink-wifi/) - [https://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1917/southwest-airlines-brings-starlink-ultra-fast-wifi-onboard](https://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1917/southwest-airlines-brings-starlink-ultra-fast-wifi-onboard) - [https://simpleflying.com/southwest-rapid-rewards-members-free-wifi-new-tmobile-partnership/](https://simpleflying.com/southwest-rapid-rewards-members-free-wifi-new-tmobile-partnership/) Last verified: 2026-05-04 [Check a Flight](/) [Search WN Flights](/search?q=wn) [Browse Airlines](/airlines)