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Southwest Rapid Rewards

B Reduce · Outlook Stable
Composite36.1
Median (net)1.46¢
Range P25–P751.4–1.5¢
CoverageHigh

Composite build

Value 35%
14
Stability 25%
37
Liquidity 20%
19
Consistency 10%
99
Drag 10%
81

Composite = Value 14×.35 + Stability 37×.25 + Liquidity 19×.20 + Consistency 99×.10 + Drag 81×.10 = 36.1.

Audit trail. Median computed from 70 priced corridors across 22 distinct chart cells (a chart cell = one points price × cabin). Pricing basis: dynamic. Value source: v5.3 route database, cardholder-adjusted — everyday (economy + short-haul) 1.5¢ on 70 routes (weight 100%). Surcharge drag: 2.8%.

The play

The Companion Pass is the real asset — it doubles effective value; without it, treat points as cash back

Fund it with

2 of 6 bank currencies transfer in — Chase UR 1:1 · Bilt 1:1. Rapid Rewards cardholders receive 10% of points back on redemptions

Chase 1:1 Bilt 1:1

Availability reality

Every seat, every flight — availability is total because value is fixed

Watch

~1.3¢ fixed value; a rebate wearing a loyalty costume

Best benchmark routes

2.4¢Houston → Cancun · Economy17K pts
1.4¢Chicago → Phoenix · Economy15K pts
1.4¢Chicago → Denver · Economy14K pts

Funding efficiency

Cardholder tier. Co-brand cardholders receive 10% off award pricing; the rating reflects this tier.

Sub-index ratings

IndexRatingScoreMedian (net)
MasterB 36.11.46¢
Domestic USAB36.01.46¢
InternationalNR——