Drop off luggage in advance

[wirebender]

How long in advance can I drop off my luggage?

[chgoflyer · Accepted solution]

Southwest will accept checked bags no more than 4 hours prior to scheduled departure. Be aware that for very early flights, that time may be reduced due to airport and/or gate opening times.

[SWDigits]

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@chgoflyer wrote:

Southwest will accept checked bags no more than 4 hours prior to scheduled departure.

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The source is page 25 [Section 7.d.(1)] of the Southwest Contract of Carriage:

https://www.southwest.com/assets/pdfs/corporate-commitments/contract-of-carriage.pdf