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Click the button below to access our flight search. Select your perfect flight, and when you go to checkout, you'll see the BNPLs available to you.
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 ticket? You've come to the right place! At Alternative Airlines, we offer over 600 airlines, including Southwest Airlines, and 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!
Can I pay for Southwest Airlines flights in instalments?
Of course! We have over 40 payment methods across 160+ currencies on our site, with plenty of buy now pay later/financing options. You can make the flight cost more affordable using these flexible options.
You can choose from Klarna, PayPal Credit, Affirm, Afterpay, Zip, 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 tickets?
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 if you are ward of the state of Nebraska)
- 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
Paypal Credit
Can I pay for Southwest Airlines tickets with Paypal Credit?
Yes, you can use Paypal Credit to buy Southwest Airlines flights at Alternative Airlines. PayPal lets you pay for your flights in 4 interest-free instalments over 6 weeks, or if you'd rather, you can pay monthly over 6, 12, or 24 months. PayPal Credit and Pay Later is available to residents of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Availability depends on your state of residence.
Eligibility criteria:
- You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your state)
- You must be a resident of the US, UK or Germany
- Have a PayPal account in good standing or apply to
Other BNPL options
Want to know more about our BNPLs? Here are some you might see at checkout.
- Floa - available in France
- Oney - available in France, Spain, Italy and Belgium
- Sezzle - available in the United States and Canada
- Scalapay - available in Italy, Spain, France and Portugal
- Tabby - available in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
- Tamara - available in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
- Twisto - available in Poland and the Czech Republic
Can I get a loan for Southwest Airlines flights?
Yes! 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, their 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.
Upgrade your fare with BNPL
Why not consider upgrading your Southwest Airlines flight to Business Select? By splitting the cost of your ticket, you can get the most out of your time in the skies.
Southwest Airlines offers a fare option called Business Select. While these passengers have the same onboard seating as all other travellers, they receive premium perks such as priority boarding, priority security lane access (at select airports), a complimentary premium drink, and extra Rapid Rewards points.
How do I pay for flights with Southwest Airlines?
Search for flights
Enter the destinations, dates, and the number of passengers flying into the Alternative Airlines search form and click 'Search Flights.' You can also select the currency you want, including Crypto.
How do I pay for flights with Southwest Airlines?
Select Southwest Airlines
You'll see the different airlines flying to your chosen destination. Filter the search so that it only shows Southwest Airlines. Then select the flight that best suits you.
How do I pay for flights with Southwest Airlines?
Select your add-ons
If there's anything else you want to add, such as additional baggage, cancellation protection, flying with a pet, etc., you can do so now by scrolling to passenger details and clicking your desired additions.
How do I pay for flights with Southwest Airlines?
Select a BNPL
Once you get to the checkout, you'll see the different payment methods available, including paying immediately in full or Buy Now Pay Later. The BNPLs that you see will depend on your country of residence.
After you've chosen your payment plan, you're all done! You'll find your e-ticket waiting for you in your email inbox.
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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 Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna, PayPal Credit, Zip as a payment method at checkout. Please note that the availability of these payment methods depends on the country you reside.
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.
Where does Southwest Airlines fly to?
Southwest Airlines operates flights to 103 domestic destinations across 42 U.S. states and 14 international destinations in 12 countries, including Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
For a comprehensive and up-to-date list, check out their flight route map!