Southwest Airlines online check-in: when it opens and closes
Southwest Airlines online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure. The times change with the route, airport or fare, as the table below shows.
- Online check-in opens
- 24 hours before departure
- Online check-in closes
- 30 minutes before departure
- Where to check in
- Southwest Airlines website or mobile app
- Last verified
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When does Southwest Airlines online check-in open?
Southwest Airlines online check-in opens 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
When does Southwest Airlines online check-in close?
Southwest Airlines online check-in closes 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Southwest Airlines check-in times by route and fare
| Applies to | Opens | Closes | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 24 hours before | 30 minutes before | Online check-in opens 24 hours prior; boarding pass retrieval deadline is 30 minutes before departure |
| International | 24 hours before | 60 minutes before | Check-in deadline is 60 minutes before departure (75 minutes for departures from Aruba) |
Earlier check-in with Southwest Airlines
EarlyBird Check-In automatically checks in passengers starting 36 hours before departure.
What Southwest Airlines says
These times come from pages published by Southwest Airlines, last checked on November 5, 2026. Airlines change their rules, so confirm on the airline's page before you travel.
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beginning 24 hours before your flight's original scheduled departure time
Source: support.southwest.com
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deadline for checkin is 30 minutes before your flight's original scheduled departure time
Source: support.southwest.com
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