Southwest Airlines Flight Name Change Fee

Southwest Airlines charges a fee of $80 to $200 to change the name on a ticket. The fee is waived if the name change is requested within 24 hours of booking.

The name change fee is applied to each passenger on the ticket, regardless of age or fare type. The fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived.

Southwest Airlines Name Change Method

To change the name on a Southwest Airlines ticket, you can contact Southwest Airlines customer service by phone or online.

Name change Southwest Airlines by Phone:

  • Call Southwest Airlines customer service at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792).
  • Provide your confirmation number and the name change request to the customer service representative.
  • The customer service representative will verify your information and process the name change.
  • You will receive a new confirmation number.

Name change Southwest Airlines on Online:

  • Visit Southwest Airlines website.
  • Click on "Manage My Reservations".
  • Select the reservation that you want to change.
  • Click on "Change Name."
  • Enter the new name.
  • click on "Submit."
  • You will receive a new confirmation number.

Tips for avoiding the Southwest Airlines name change fee:

  • Request the name change within 24 hours of booking.
  • Be sure to spell the new name correctly.
  • If you need to change the name on a ticket that is already booked, contact Southwest Airlines customer service as soon as possible.