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Inflight Entertainment
How to Get Connected
Head to Settings.
Turn on Airplane mode.
Turn on Wi-Fi.
Choose SouthwestWiFi from the WiFi network list.
Tap Access the portal or open SouthwestWiFi.com in your browser directly.
Still having trouble? Check out our FAQs.
Please use headphones when enjoying entertainment onboard.
Free Entertainment1Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
We've got something for everyone. With a wide variety of new releases and long-time Customer favorites, all movies are viewable right in your browser - no downloads or sign-ups required!
New Releases
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
1hr 55min English
Action, Adventure
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who've developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
1hr 55min English
Action, Adventure
The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures' cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond.
Kung Fung Panda 4
1hr 34min English
Family, Animation
After learning he must find a new hero to take over as Dragon Warrior so that he may fulfill his destiny as the next spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, Po decides to take one last adventurous mission. He teams up with a quick-witted thief named Zhen, a corsac fox to discover the truth about recent sightings of villains he’s defeated in the past. In a journey that puts both to the test, it will take a wicked, powerful sorceress, Chameleon, to bring them together and perhaps remind Po that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.
The Lionheart
1hr 44min English
Documentary
In 2011, two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, nicknamed "The Lionheart," died in a horrific crash at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, shaking the world of motorsports to its core. Ten years later, Dan's two sons, Sebastian and Oliver, follow in their father's footsteps as they work through their loss the only way they know how – getting behind the wheel to race.
Arthur the King
1hr 47min English
Adventure
An adventure racer adopts a stray dog named Arthur to join him in an epic endurance race.
Dune: Part Two
2hr 46min English
Action, Adventure, Drama
The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on Dune: Part Two, the next chapter of Frank Herbert's celebrated novel Dune, with an expanded all-star international ensemble cast. The film, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021's six-time Academy Award-winning Dune. Dune: Part Two will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
The Iron Claw
2hr 12min English
Drama, Sports
The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.
Fun for the Family
Despicable Me 3
1hr 30min English
Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Illumination, who brought moviegoers "Despicable Me" and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, "Despicable Me 2" and "Minions," continues the story of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions in "Despicable Me 3." After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down the latest bad guy to threaten humanity, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother—a brother who desperately wishes to follow in his twin's despicable footsteps—one former super-villain will rediscover just how good it feels to be bad.
Kung Fung Panda 4
1hr 34min English
Family, Animation
After learning he must find a new hero to take over as Dragon Warrior so that he may fulfill his destiny as the next spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, Po decides to take one last adventurous mission. He teams up with a quick-witted thief named Zhen, a corsac fox to discover the truth about recent sightings of villains he’s defeated in the past. In a journey that puts both to the test, it will take a wicked, powerful sorceress, Chameleon, to bring them together and perhaps remind Po that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.
Enchanted
1hr 48min English
Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Musical
A fairy tale comes to life in this thoroughly original, new Disney Classic. Drawing inspiration from its classic heritage, Disney creates an inspired story unlike any you've experienced before. Filled with excitement, fun, and incredible music from the legendary Alan Menken, ENCHANTED is the ultimate fish-out-of-water adventure. For princess-to-be Giselle, life is a fairy tale -- until she's banished from the animated land of Andalasia and thrust into the very unmagical, live-action world of modern-day Manhattan. When a cynical, no-nonsense divorce lawyer comes to her aid, little does he realize that this joyful, wide-eyed innocent is about to enchant him. ENCHANTED -- the musical comedy that will have your entire family under its spell.
Frozen II
1hr 43min English
Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Why was Elsa born with magical powers? What truths about the past await Elsa as she ventures into the unknown to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond Arendelle? The answers are calling her but also threatening her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she'll face a dangerous but remarkable journey. In Frozen, Elsa feared her powers were too much for the world. In Frozen 2, she must hope they are enough.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
2hr 32min English
Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Family
Tells the story of a boy who learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and the family he has never had.
Hotel Transylvania 3
1hr 38min English
Animation, Comedy, Family
In Sony Pictures Animation's Hotel Transylvania 3, join our favorite monster family as they embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer vacation from providing everyone else's vacation at the hotel. It's smooth sailing for Drac's Pack as the monsters indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to exotic excursions, and catching up on their moon tans. The dream vacation turns into a nightmare when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret that could destroy all of monsterkind.
Inside Out
1hr 35min English
Family, Animation, Comedy
Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it's no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley's mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Although Joy, Riley's main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.
Moana
1hr 47min English
Family, Adventure, Animation
From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes Moana, an epic adventure about a spirited teen who sets sail on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and fulfill her ancestors' unfinished quest. During her journey, Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) meets the once mighty demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson), and together they cross the ocean on a fun-filled, action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana discovers the one thing she's always sought: her own identity.
Nanny McPhee
1hr 39min English
Family, Comedy
Emma Thompson lends both her Oscar®-winning acting and writing talents to this screen adaptation of Nanny McPhee, the story of a magical nanny charged with caring for the seven worst children in the world. Reminiscent of P.L. Traver's creation of Mary Poppins, Nanny McPhee is a dour, cartoonishly ugly woman who proves a remarkably effective disciplinarian and caretaker for the unruly brood. A fanciful film brought to life with a twisted visual imagination and clever storytelling, Nanny McPhee is a wildly charming children's tale that will continue to delight generations for years to come. Also starring Colin Firth and Angela Lansbury.
National Treasure
2hr 11min English
Action, Adventure
Benjamin Franklin Gates descends from a family of treasure-seekers who have all hunted for the same thing: a war chest hidden by the Founding Fathers prior to the Revolutionary War. Ben is very close to decoding the clues that lead to the treasure's location, but a ruthless profiteer is determined to beat him to the priceless find. With the FBI also hot on his heels, Gates and two loyal allies race to find the loot, keep the artifacts from falling into the wrong hands, and validate the family's historical obsession.
Shrek
1hr 30min English
Comedy, Animation
Shrek goes on a quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona with the help of his loveable Donkey and win back the deed to his swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad.
The Lion King
1hr 58min English
Animation, Adventure, Drama
After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.
Toy Story
1hr 21min English
Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Set in a world where toys have a life of their own when people are not present, Toy Story takes moviegoers on a fantastic fun-filled journey, viewed mostly through the eyes of two rival toys - Woody (Tom Hanks), a pull-string talking cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), a superhero space action-figure. The comically-mismatched duo eventually learn to put aside their differences when circ*mstances separate them from their owner, Andy, and they find themselves on a hilarious adventure-filled mission where the only way they can survive is to form an uneasy alliance.
Trolls World Tour
1hr 30min English
Family, Animation
DreamWorks Animation invites you to return to the world of Trolls for "Trolls World Tour," the sequel to 2016's global musical-comedy sensation. Superstars Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake reprise their roles as Poppy and Branch.
Wish
1hr 35min English
Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
In this animated musical-comedy, Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe and prove that one brave human can make wondrous things happen.
Wonka
1hr 56min English
Adventure, Comedy, Family
With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers.
TV Series
90 Day Fiance: Love in Paradise
English Lifestyle
Bob's Burgers
English Comedy, Animation
Grey's Anatomy
English Drama
How I Met Your Mother
English
Comedy
Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
English Animation
Love & Translation
English Lifestyle
Shark Week
English Documentary
Angel City
English Documentary, Sports
Beyond All Limits
English Documentary
What does it take to be a F1 World Champion? Current drivers and former champions share their secrets on how they prepared themselves both mentally and physically to dominate the sport and explain what sets a champion apart.
Modern Family
English Comedy
The Office
English
Comedy
The Owl House
English Animation, Family, Fantasy
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
English Reality
The Real Housewives of New York City
English Reality
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
English Reality
The White Lotus
English Drama, Comedy
Will & Grace
English
Comedy, Sitcom
Live TV3Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
Southwest Celebrates Disability Pride Month
A Beautiful Mind
2hr 0min English
Drama, Biography, Mystery, Romance
Inspired by events in the life of mathematician John Forbes Nash, Jr. The handsome and highly eccentric Nash made an astonishing discovery early in life and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But his white-hot ascent into the intellectual stratosphere drastically changed course when Nash's intuitive brilliance was undermined by schizophrenia. Facing challenges that have destroyed many others, Nash fought back, with the help of his devoted wife Alicia. After decades of hardship, he triumphed over tragedy, and received the Nobel Prize in 1994. A living legend, Nash continues to pursue his work today.
Champions
2hr 4min English
Drama, Comedy
A former minor-league basketball coach, after a series of missteps, is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, this team can go further than they ever imagined.
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
1hr 30min English
Documentary
Gymnast David Holmes played Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the Harry Potter films until a tragic on-set accident left him paralyzed. With his life turned upside down, David's extraordinary spirit of resilience becomes a source of strength and inspiration to everyone around him. Featuring intimate interviews with David, Daniel Radcliffe, friends, family, and colleagues, David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived reflects on living with adversity, forging a new identity, and the bonds that bind us together and lift us up.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
1hr 55min English
Action, Adventure
The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures' cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond.
The Theory of Everything
2hr 4min English
Drama, Biography
Starring Eddie Redmayne ("Les Misérables") and Felicity Jones ("The Amazing Spider-Man 2"), this is the extraordinary story of one of the world's greatest living minds, the renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who falls deeply in love with fellow Cambridge student Jane Wilde. Once a healthy, active young man, Hawking received an earth-shattering diagnosis at 21 years of age. With Jane fighting tirelessly by his side, Stephen embarks on his most ambitious scientific work, studying the very thing he now has precious little of - time. Together, they defy impossible odds, breaking new ground in medicine and science, and achieving more than they could ever have dreamed. The film is based on the memoir Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen, by Jane Hawking, and is directed by Academy Award winner James Marsh ("Man on Wire").
Wonder
1hr 53min English
Drama, Family
Based on the beloved best-selling novel, Wonder follows the inspiring story of the Pullman family, whose youngest child, Auggie, is a boy born with facial differences. When Auggie enters mainstream elementary school for the first time, his extraordinary journey unites his family, his school, and his community, and proves that you can't blend in when you were born to stand out. Oscar® winner* Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and Jacob Tremblay star in this heartwarming and uplifting film. *2000, Actress in a Leading Role, Erin Brockovich. Oscar® is the registered trademark and service mark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Stay Connected1Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
Keeping you connected to what matters to you–even when you're in the air. Access the portal to enjoy free texting2Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi). and $8 Internet.4Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
Free Texting
Keep those texts flying with iMessage and WhatsApp on your personal device. Visit the Texting page in Portal to activate service.
$8 Internet
Go online to check email, browse social media, or snag a dinner reservation for just $8 (free for our A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers) per device from takeoff to landing.
Note: In order to provide a better experience, we may prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications, websites, and video conferencing services. In consideration of the public environment onboard we may also restrict potentially offensive online content.
Enhancing your Inflight Entertainment & Internet Experience
The WiFi experience on our planes has been updated. That means less waiting for your Free Movies, faster Free Texting, and $8 Inflight Internet that flies.
Faster data
Cat videos and spreadsheets are flying even faster than you are.
More bandwidth
Our updated network can handle more data at one time.
Lower latency
Faster access to your files in the cloud.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before your flight
Our Inflight Entertainment Portal1 features a flight tracker, texting2, movies, TV series on demand, and live TV3—all for free! Or purchase Internet4 to browse and stream from popular services for $8 per device from takeoff to landing.
Our A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers have access to Free Internet. Free Internet may be authorized by A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers on up to three devices per flight on their day of travel. A-List Preferred Members who purchase a Business Select Fare may authorize up to six devices per flight on their day of travel.
1 Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
2 Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
3 Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
4 Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
We do not have seatback screens or devices to rent. All of our entertainment and connectivity options are available on your personal device with no additional downloads required.
We do not offer headphones onboard. Headphones are required whenever a Customer is listening to any audio.
We are excited to bring in-seat power to our aircraft beginning this year. Once installed, aircraft will feature USB-A and USB-C ports on each seat back, which are capable of delivering up to 60W of power.
Be sure to charge your device before boarding while we work to bring this functionality to all aircraft in our fleet.
Internet coverage and some services may not be available for the full duration of your flight to or from our international destinations. We'll let you know if or when we may temporarily pause service.
Most popular phones, tablets, and notebooks are compatible with our Inflight Entertainment Portal. Check our technical requirements for more details.
Closed captions are available for movies, TV series, and Live TV when they have been made available by our providers.
During your flight
- Activate airplane mode with WiFi turned on.
- Choose "SouthwestWiFi" from the network list.
- Follow the prompt or visit www.southwestwifi.com in your browser.
Our A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers have access to Free Internet. From the hamburger menu, select "A-List Preferred & Business Select" to authorize your device using either your Rapid Rewards information or flight confirmation number.
Free Internet may be authorized by A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers on up to three devices per flight on their day of travel. A-List Preferred Members who purchase a Business Select Fare may authorize up to six devices per flight on their day of travel.
You can use approved WiFi-enabled devices gate-to-gate, once onboard the aircraft. Please make sure your device is switched to "airplane mode" with "WiFi" turned on once the aircraft doors are closed. Connectivity is available for taxi, takeoff, and landing.
Internet connectivity may not be available for the full duration of flights to/from select international destinations.
On Viasat equipped aircraft you may purchase Internet on one device and then transfer access to a different device. Using the new device, select "Swap Device" in the hamburger menu and follow the prompts to transfer service.
This feature is not available on Anuvu equipped aircraft.
Technical Help
We're sorry to hear that there were some bumps along the way. Please confirm that your device meets the minimum requirements for the Inflight Entertainment Portal. Southwest is unable to provide technical support, but you may email us by visiting the Southwest Help Center to report any problems you had with your onboard experience.
Please note that utilizing privacy browser modes or VPN functionality (such as Apple Private Relay) may impact product availability. You may also try resetting your browsing data according to the manufacturer's instructions for a smoother experience.
Using certain privacy functionality, including the use of VPNs like Apple Private Relay, may prevent some features from operating as expected. Please consider disabling these functions to better enjoy your inflight entertainment experience.
We accept the following payment options:
- Credit Card
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Venmo
We're sorry to hear that there were some bumps along the way. If you need help with your purchase please email us by visiting the Southwest Help Center.
The Inflight Entertainment Portal is supported on devices that meet the minimum requirements below. Browser support is limited to most recent version in addition to one previous version. Other devices and browsers may provide limited functionality.
Please note that utilizing privacy browser modes or VPN functionality (such as Apple Private Relay) may impact product availability.
Live TV | ||
Device | Operating System | Browsers |
iPhone | iOS 14.0+ | Google Chrome, Apple Safari |
iPad | iPadOS 14.0+ | Google Chrome, Apple Safari |
Android | Android 9.0+ | Google Chrome |
Mac | MacOS 10.14+ | Google Chrome, Apple Safari |
Windows PC | Windows 10+ | Google Chrome & Microsoft Edge |
Movies & On-Demand TV | ||
Device | Operating System | Browsers |
iPhone | iOS 14.0+ | Apple Safari |
iPad | iPadOS 14.0+ | Apple Safari |
Android | Android 9.0+ | Google Chrome |
Mac | MacOS 10.14+ | Google Chrome, Apple Safari |
Windows PC | Windows 10+ | Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge |
Music | ||
Device | Operating System | Browsers |
iPhone | iOS 14.0+ | Google Chrome, Apple Safari |
iPad | iPadOS 14.0+ | Google Chrome, Apple Safari |
Android | Android 9.0+ | Google Chrome |
Mac | MacOS 10.14+ | Google Chrome, Apple Safari |
Windows PC | Windows 10+ | Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge |
1 Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
2 Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
3 Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
4 Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.