Spirit Airlines 2018 Baggage Allowance
If you’re travelling with Spirit Airlines on an upcoming flight, find out everything you need to know about Spirit Airlines Baggage allowance, restrictions, fees and charges.
Spirit Airlines Carry-On Baggage
Spirit Airlines passengers are charged for both carry-ons and checked bags. This is so that the airline can keep their ticket prices low. However, one personal item that fits entirely in the smaller sizer box (such as a purse, small backpack, etc) is included with your ticket. Anything larger, such as a standard carry-on bag or checked bag will need to be paid for.
A personal item must be no bigger than 45 x 35 x 20cm.
The fee for bringing a larger item on board varies according to when the allowance is actually purchased. If purchased online during the flight booking process, the fee is typically $37. If, however, the allowance is purchased during online check-in, the fee increases to $45 as standard, it then increases to $55 at the airport or $65 at the gate.
Carry-on baggage must be no bigger than 56 x 46 x 25cm.
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Spirit Airlines Checked Baggage
Spirit Airlines passengers are not entitled to any free checked baggage allowance. Again, this is so that the airline can keep their ticket prices low for everyone. Checked baggage must not weigh more than 45kg or measure more than 203cm in overall dimensions.
Please see the table below for more information on check baggage prices:
| Baggage Type | During Booking (Standard Fare) | During Booking ($9 Fare Club) | Before Online Check-In (Standard Fare) | Before Online Check-In ($9 Fare Club) |
| Carry-On Bag | $31 | $40 | $41 | $50 |
| 1st Checked Bag | $26 | $35 | $36 | $45 |
| 2nd Checked Bag | $36 | $45 | $46 | $55 |
| 3rd-5th Checked Bag | $81 | $90 | $91 | $100 |
| Baggage Type | During Online Check-In (Standard Fare) | During Online Check-In ($9 Fare Club) | Airport | Gate |
| Carry-On Bag | $41 | $50 | $55 | $65 |
| 1st Checked Bag | $36 | $45 | $50 | $65 |
| 2nd Checked Bag | $46 | $55 | $60 | N/A |
| 3rd-5th Checked Bag | $91 | $100 | $100 | N/A |
The number of checked bags you are permitted depends on your destination.
Please visit the Spirit Airlines website for more information on this.
Spirit Airlines Excess Baggage
Please see below for Spirit’s policy on excess baggage weight/dimensions:
| Excess Weight/Dimensions | Per Bag |
| 18-23kg | + $30 |
| 23-32kg | + $55 |
| 32-45kg | + $100 |
| 158-203cm | + $100 |
| 203cm | + $150 |
Please visit the Spirit Airlines website for more information on this.
Spirit Airlines Exceptional Baggage
Please see below for Spirit’s policy on special baggage:
| Baggage Type | Each Way |
| Bicycle | $75 |
| Surf Board (maximum of 2 surfboards in one bag) | $100 |
| Golf Clubs | Same as checked bags, overweight charges may apply |
| Skis/Snowboards | Same as checked bags, overweight charges may apply |
Please visit the Spirit Airlines website for more information on this.
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Learn more:
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Content is based on information gathered from the following sources on 30/10/2018
https://customersupport.spirit.com/hc/en-us/articles/202096476-What-are-the-size-and-weight-limits-for-bags-
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