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10 minutes prior to scheduled departure time: All passengers must obtain their boarding passes and be in the gate area available for boarding at least 10 minutes prior to your flight's scheduled departure time.
- International Travel Overview
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- Online Check-In
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- Mobile Boarding Pass Information
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- EarlyBird Check-In
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- International Travel Overview
Learn how to check in online 24 hours before departure and get your boarding position. Find your confirmation number in your Rapid Rewards account or email from Southwest Airlines.
Manage your Southwest flight reservation here. Check in online, print your boarding pass, and share your flight itinerary using your confirmation number.
Learn how to board Southwest flights with your boarding group and position, and how to request assistance for family seating or preboarding. Find out how to upgrade or check in early for better boarding position and seat selection.
Download the Southwest app to get your mobile boarding pass, check in for your flight, and access Live Chat. You can also book a Lyft ride, view flight status, and manage your Rapid Rewards account.
A mobile boarding pass is an electronic document on a personal mobile device that allows you to go through security and board your flight. It’s generated and provided using our mobile channels on iOS, Android, and our mobile website.
Pay to get automatic check-in, better boarding position and earlier access to overhead bins. See pricing, availability and optional travel charges for EarlyBird Check-In®.