Jet, Set, Save: Walmart+ Travel Pays You Back in Walmart Cash

You’ve earned some sunshine and an Instagram Story of you drinking a tropical smoothie poolside. Your carry-on bag, swimsuit, and SPF 100 are quick finds on Walmart’s site — and with Walmart+ Travel, your flights are, too.

That’s right: Walmart is now in the vacation-planning business, thanks to a little help from Expedia. With a Walmart+ membership, you can book flights and get 2% back in Walmart Cash on whatever you want — photo frames to display your new memories, a treadmill or elliptical in case calories do count on vacation after all, etc. — after you arrive home. Here’s how it works and how to maximize your travel rewards:

How to Use Walmart+ Travel

First, head to WalmartPlusTravel.com and sign into your account. (Unlike the regular Walmart site, which anyone can browse, this travel portal is only available to active Walmart+ members — it’s like the online equivalent of those exclusive airport lounges.)

Search for your flights like you would on any travel site — plug in your dates, destinations, and preferences. Filter your options by airline, flight type (one-way, roundtrip, or multi-city), or number of stops. You can also see prices for other dates.

The cheapest option will be highlighted in green, as seen above, but if you don’t want extra charges for every little thing, you might want to click options like “Seat choice included" or “Carry-on bag included" under Travel and baggage.

Pick the flight that works for you, double-check the details (especially layovers and baggage fees — those sneak up) and complete your booking with passenger information and payment details. Voilà! You’ll earn 2% Walmart Cash, which shows up in your wallet 30 days after your trip ends, like a little “welcome back" gift from your future self. In the meantime, it will appear as “pending."

Pro tip: In the “My Travel Details" section of My Account, you can save frequent flyer memberships, passport numbers, special assistance options (like wheelchair, service dog, language help, or traveling with infant), TSA Known Traveler Number, and other personal info, which makes booking subsequent trips faster and easier.

Why Book Flights With Walmart+ Travel?

You might be skeptical about trusting a big-box store with your next getaway, but Walmart+ Travel is simply a rebrand of the long-trusted Expedia, just with extra perks:

• 2% Walmart Cash back on flights. (Double dip on rewards by earning Walmart Cash and credit card points.)
• In addition to flights, you can book hotels, car rentals, and even recommendedactivities, all in one place with the Trip Planner … and for even more Walmart Cash with 5% back.
• Last-minute changes? Refunds? While you have access to a virtual agent in the Help Center, actual humans are available 24/7 by calling 1-800-323-3897 (or, if you’re outside the U.S., +1 312 279 7755).

The Bottom Line

If you're already a Walmart+ member, using Walmart+ Travel lets you book your next trip with ease and earn rewards on every booking. Whether you're jetting off for a beach vacation, a family reunion, or just escaping your inbox for a few days, Walmart+ Travel makes it simple to get there, keep track of your itinerary, and get paid back for it in Walmart credit.

Basically, it's like having a travel agent who also slips you extra money for snacks, neck pillows, noise-canceling headphones, and miniature bottles of mouthwash.

Ready for takeoff? Sign up for Walmart+ today and start using Walmart+ Travel.