FlightWifiDoes Southwest have Wi-Fi?
- Wi-Fi
- Varies by aircraft
- Starlink
- Rolling out
- Cost
- Free tier, then paid
- Aircraft
- Aircraft being fitted
- Last verified
- September 2026Trade and news
Yes, on part or all of the fleet. Aircraft being fitted: Varies by aircraft.
Verdict by aircraft
Aircraft being fitted
Varies by aircraft
Starlink rollout since Jun 2026 (~300 of 800+ 737s targeted by end of 2026); Viasat and Anuvu GEO on the rest
Cost and access
- ·Free for Rapid Rewards members (free to join) since 24 October 2025
- ·Non-members pay a flat $8 per device per flight
Sources
- runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/09/southwest-free-inflight-wi-fiTrade press
- paxex.aero/southwest-wi-fi-goes-freeTrade press
- aerotime.aero/articles/southwest-airlines-debuts-starlink-inflight-wi-fi-connectivityTrade press
- onemileatatime.com/news/southwest-airlines-starlink-wi-fiBlog
4 sources · checked September 2026 · How verdicts are compiled
Southwest Wi-Fi questions.
Does Southwest have Wi-Fi?
Yes, on part or all of the fleet. Aircraft being fitted: Varies by aircraft.
Is Southwest Wi-Fi free?
Free for Rapid Rewards members (free to join) since 24 October 2025; non-members pay a flat $8 per device per flight.
Which Southwest aircraft have Wi-Fi?
It varies by aircraft. Starlink rollout since Jun 2026 (~300 of 800+ 737s targeted by end of 2026); Viasat and Anuvu GEO on the rest.
Can you make video calls on Southwest Wi-Fi?
The connection is fast enough on the equipped aircraft, but Southwest is reported to restrict voice and video calls as cabin policy.
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