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Southwest Airlines Tickets — Fly Now Pay Later

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Book Southwest Airlines Tickets and Fly Now, Pay Later

Looking to split the total cost of your Southwest Airlines flight? You've come to the right place for that! At Alternative Airlines, we offer over 600 airlines including Southwest Airlines and offer you over 40 payment methods across 160+ currencies. You can use buy now pay later/financing options to make your Southwest flight more affordable.


What else? You even have the choice to add Cancellation Protection and Lost Baggage Protection to your booking for added insurance!

Buy Now Pay Later payment methods

Can I pay for Southwest Airlines flights in instalments?

Of course! We have over 40 payment methods across 160+ currencies on our site composed of buy now pay later/financing options. You can make the flight cost more affordable using these flexible options.


You can choose fromKlarnaPayPal CreditAffirmAfterpayZip and many more! Discover all our finance options to find the perfect one for you.


Please note that the availability of the payment methods depends on your country of residency.

Available Buy Now Pay Later Options with Southwest Airlines


Afterpay

Can I use Afterpay for Southwest Airlines flights?

Certainly! You can take advantage of Afterpay flights and conveniently spread the cost of your flights into four equal payments with no interest or hidden fees. As a US customer, you can book any Southwest Airlines flight through our website. When you're ready to make your booking, just select 'Afterpay' at checkout to enjoy the flexibility of paying in instalments.

Eligibility criteria:

  • You must be at least 18 years old (or 19 in some locations like Alabama or Nebraska in the US)
  • You must have a valid debit or credit card
  • You must reside in the US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand
  • You mustn't have any outstanding Afterpay debt or missed payments


Zip

Do you accept Zip on Southwest Airlines flights?

We accept Zip in the US, Australia and New Zealand. You can buy flights using Zip and pay your flights back in easy, manageable instalments over time, giving you the flexibility to fly now and pay the full cost at a later date.

Eligibility criteria:

  • You must be at least 18 years old
  • You must be a resident of the US, Australia or New Zealand
  • You must have a valid government-issued ID for verification
  • You must have a valid debit or credit card
  • You must have a stable income source to make timely payments


Klarna

Can I pay for Southwest Airlines flights using Klarna?

Of course! You can buy Southwest Airlines flights at Alternative Airlines using Klarna. Klarna offers customers the option of either Pay Now, Pay Later or Pay in 3/4, this would depend on the location you reside but it's available in 14 different countries. Available in the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Belgium and Austria. Read our blog about why you should buy flights using Klarna.

Eligibility criteria:

  • You must be at least 18 years old
  • You must have a valid billing address in one of the countries listed above
  • You mustn't have any unpaid balances or defaults on past Klarna payments


Affirm

Can I use Affirm for Southwest Airlines flights?

Affirm is available at Alternative Airlines for your Southwest Airlines flight. You can spread the cost of your ticket into 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 monthly instalments or into 4 instalments. Available in the United States and Canada.

Eligibility criteria:

  • You must be at least 18 years old (19 in Alabama, 21 in Mississippi)
  • You must be a resident of the US or Canada
  • You must have a valid Social Security number
  • You must have a US or Canadian bank account or debit card for repayments
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Can I get a loan for Southwest Airlines flights?

Looking for a loan or flexible payment options when booking flights? Alternative Airlines can help. We've partnered with many of the leading payment plan providers, including Afterpay, Klarna and Affirm. These payment plans work like a traditional loan, by helping you spread the cost over time. In many instances, they our loan options are also interest-free. How does it work? When you make a booking, our payment partners pay us the full cost of your flight tickets. You'll then pay back the cost directly to the payment provider over a set number of instalments. We offer a mix of short-term and longer-term payment plan options.

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'Buy Now, Pay Later' Southwest Airlines Flights FAQs

Can I pay for Southwest Airlines flights in instalments?

Of course! Southwest Airlines flights can be paid back in instalments if you select AffirmAfterpayKlarnaPayPal CreditZip as a payment method at checkout. Please note that the availability of these payment methods depends on the country you reside.

DISCOVER ALL OUR PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS

Why should I book my Southwest Airlines tickets through Alternative Airlines?

At Alternative Airlines, we offer over 600 airlines, 40+ payment methods across 160+ currencies and a fast, easy and convenient flight booking experience. You can easily find your Southwest Airlines or any alternative flights in seconds.

You can even pre-select your seat, add Cancellation Protection and Lost Baggage insurance to your booking too.