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Spirit Baggage Fees & Allowance
Spirit Baggage Fees & Allowance — Summary
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
- Personal item: One personal item up to 18 x 14 x 8 inches is included on every fare.
- Carry-on bag: A full-size carry-on is NOT included in the base Go fare and must be purchased.
- First checked bag: Purchased separately, priced dynamically by route and demand, cheapest at the time of booking..
- Second checked bag: Priced higher than the first bag, again cheapest at booking..
Personal item
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.
Carry-on bag
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.
First checked bag
Purchased separately, priced dynamically by route and demand, cheapest at the time of booking.
Second checked bag
Priced higher than the first bag, again cheapest at booking.
Weight limits
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.
Overweight bag charges
Charges apply above 40 lbs and escalate steeply through 50, 70 and 100 lbs.
Oversize bag charges
Over 62 linear inches attracts an oversize charge.
Who gets bags free
Free Spirit Gold members and Spirit credit cardholders receive baggage allowances. Bundled fares include bags.
Sports and special equipment
Sports equipment is accepted but priced as oversize in most cases, which erodes the fare advantage considerably.
Spirit baggage allowance & fees — common questions
What is the Spirit carry-on size limit?
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.
How much does a checked bag cost 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.
What is the Spirit checked baggage weight limit?
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.
Can I get a free checked bag on Spirit?
Free Spirit Gold members and Spirit credit cardholders receive baggage allowances. Bundled fares include bags.
More Spirit help
Booking Spirit? Talk to a US travel consultant.
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.