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Spirit carry-on size limits, checked bag fees, weight limits, overweight and oversize charges, and who gets bags free. Updated policy summary with booking help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
One personal item up to 18 x 14 x 8 inches is included on every fare. This is smaller than most carriers' personal item allowance and is enforced at the gate with a sizer.
A full-size carry-on is NOT included in the base Go fare and must be purchased. The price rises at every step: cheapest during booking, more at online check-in, more at the airport counter, and most at the gate. Buying at booking is the single biggest money-saver on Spirit. Maximum dimensions: 22 x 18 x 10 inches including handles and wheels.
Purchased separately, priced dynamically by route and demand, cheapest at the time of booking.
Priced higher than the first bag, again cheapest at booking.
40 lbs (18 kg) per checked bag — ten pounds lower than the industry standard 50 lbs, and the most common source of unexpected charges on Spirit.
Charges apply above 40 lbs and escalate steeply through 50, 70 and 100 lbs.
Over 62 linear inches attracts an oversize charge.
Free Spirit Gold members and Spirit credit cardholders receive baggage allowances. Bundled fares include bags.
Sports equipment is accepted but priced as oversize in most cases, which erodes the fare advantage considerably.
22 x 18 x 10 inches including handles and wheels including wheels and handles. A full-size carry-on is NOT included in the base Go fare and must be purchased. The price rises at every step: cheapest during booking, more at online check-in, more at the airport counter, and most at the gate. Buying at booking is the single biggest money-saver on Spirit.
Purchased separately, priced dynamically by route and demand, cheapest at the time of booking. A second bag: Priced higher than the first bag, again cheapest at booking.
40 lbs (18 kg) per checked bag — ten pounds lower than the industry standard 50 lbs, and the most common source of unexpected charges on Spirit. Charges apply above 40 lbs and escalate steeply through 50, 70 and 100 lbs.
Free Spirit Gold members and Spirit credit cardholders receive baggage allowances. Bundled fares include bags.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.