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Spirit Airlines Baggage Fees 2023
Spirit Airlines Carry On 2023 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit
Spirit Airlines Baggage Report Card
| Carry-On Allowance | 2 / 10 |
| Checked Bag Allowance | 4 / 10 |
| Excess Baggage Fees | 6 / 10 |
| Overall Grade | 4.0 / 10 |
Spirit airlines is very stingy with carry-on bags, and only allow one small personal carry-on bag free of charge. Another personal item or anything larger like a standard carry-on or checked bag will need to be paid for. If planning to bring a larger carry-on, it is much cheaper to plan ahead and purchase the carry-on allowance while buying your ticket.
Size restrictions for the personal item are strictly enforced, and must not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches. [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']
You are able to purchase an additional carry-on either online during your flight booking, online before flying, at online check-in, or at the airport. Prices vary depending on origin and location of your flight, but always increase the closer you are to your flight, so it is best to plan ahead. The carry-on piece is limited in size to a maximum of 22 x 18 x 10 inches (56 x 46 x 25 cm) including handles and wheels. Spirit Airlines may require that a carry-on bag travel as a checked bag if it cannot be safely stowed on a particular flight.
Car Seats
Car seats may be carried on board the aircraft if a seat has been purchased for the child; one (1) child per car seat. If the car seat is not able to be safely accommodated on the aircraft (e.g., car seat too large for the aircraft seat) and the customer has purchased an extra seat, a refund will be issued without penalty.
Spirit Airlines Checked Baggage Fees 2023 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits
Spirit Airlines charges for all checked bags, including the first checked bag. Prices are dependent on the origin and destination of your flight. As with most low-cost airlines, it is cheapest to purchase ahead of time, preferably while booking purchasing your ticket, as opposed to during online check-in or at the airport counter.
Please note the reduced weight limit allowed by Spirit Airlines (40 lbs/18kg, rather than the typical 50lbs/23kg which is standard among most other airlines) when packing. Otherwise you will be charged an overweight fee for exceeding this limit.
All checked bags on Spirit Airlines are limited to a maximum of 62 linear inches (length + width + height; 158 cm) including handles and wheels and maximum of 40 pounds in weight (18.1 kg). Any bag that exceeds these dimensions or weight limit is considered oversized/overweight and has a corresponding charge. Spirit Airlines does no accept bags that weigh more than 100 pounds (45 kg) or that measure more than 80 linear inches (203 cm) in overall dimensions.
Additional Baggage Restrictions on Spirit Airlines International Flights
Customers traveling to or from our international airports may have additional size and weight restrictions for their baggage.
Spirit Airlines Checked Baggage on Flights to/from Lima, Peru
- A maximum of one (1) checked item will be allowed per customer.
- Overweight items may not exceed the maximum weight limit of 50lbs (23kg) and are subject to overweight baggage charges.
- Oversized items may not exceed 80 linear inches (203cm) in overall dimensions and are subject to oversized baggage charges.
- Certain items (e.g. Sporting Equipment) may exceed 80 linear inches in overall dimensions; however, the item may not weight more than 50 lbs (23kg). This item counts towards the maximum of one (1) checked item allowed per person. Separate charges may apply.
-From December 1st through January 10th, items that exceed 80 linear inches will not be accepted.
Spirit Airlines Checked Baggage on Flights to/from Havana, Cuba
- One (1) checked item will be accepted per person.
- Additional checked items may be purchased on a first-come first-serve basis.
- Overweight items may not exceed 70lbs (32kg) and are subject to overweight baggage charges.
- Oversized items may not exceed 80 linear inches (203cm) in overall dimensions and are subject to oversized baggage charges.
Special Baggage Embargoes - December 1st to January 10th
The following special baggage rules apply to Spirit Airlines flights to a selection of locations during popular travel times of the holiday season, from December 1st to January 10th.
- One (1) checked item will be accepted per person.
- Additional checked items may be purchased on a first-come first-serve basis.
- Overweight items may not exceed 70lbs (32kg) and are subject to overweight baggage charges.
- Oversized items may not exceed 80 linear inches (203cm) in overall dimensions and are subject to oversized baggage charges.
These limitations apply on all flights from December 1st to January 10th, to/from the following locations:
Caribbean
Aruba, Aruba (AUA)
Kingston, Jamaica (KIN)
Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)
Port au Prince, Haiti (PAP)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ)
Santiago, Dominican Republic (STI)
St. Maarten, A.N. (SXM)
Mexico
Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD)
Cancun, Mexico (CUN)
Toluca, Mexico (TLC)
Central America
Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA)
Managua, Nicaragua (MGA)
Panama City, Panama (PTY)
San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP)
San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL)
San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO)
South America
Armenia, Colombia (AXM)
Bogota, Colombia (BOG)
Cartagena, Colombia (CTG)
Medellin, Colombia (MDE)
Musical Instruments:
Musical instruments are considered a fragile item. Fragile items will be accepted as checked baggage if they are appropriately packaged in a container/case designed for shipping such items. Fragile items without appropriate packaging will be accepted for domestic travel upon the execution of a release furnished by Spirit Airlines relieving Spirit Airlines of liability for loss/damage of checked baggage. Musical instruments are permitted as carry-on baggage as long as they fit within Spirit Airlines carry-on dimensions of 22"x18"x10" inches length x width x height.
Wheelchairs and other mobility devices
Wheelchairs and other mobility devices are accepted as checked baggage at no extra charge, and are NOT considered part of the customer's normal baggage allowance.
Spirit Airlines Overweight Baggage Fee 2023 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage
Please note the reduced weight limit allowed by Spirit Airlines (40 lbs/18kg, rather than the typical 50lbs/23kg which is standard among most other airlines) when packing. Otherwise you will be charged an overweight fee for exceeding this limit.
Be sure to check the updated 2023 Overweight and Oversize fees, which have gone up again in mid-2023.
Any checked baggage that exceeds the standard size and weight limit defined by Spirit Airlines is subject to excess baggage charges in addition to the standard checked bag charge (a standard checked bag is defined as a bag not exceeding 62 linear inches (length + width + height) in overall size and 40 pounds in weight).
Overweight and Oversized Baggage Fees on Spirit Airlines 2023 [UPDATED]
41 – 50 lbs. (18 – 23 kg) +$79
51 – 70 lbs. (23 - 45 kg) +$125 (previously $99)
Between 62 - 80 linear inches (158 - 203 cm) +$150 (previously $100)
More than 80 linear inches (203 cm), Special Items Only - $150
Spirit Airlines will not accept baggage weighing more than 99 pounds, or longer than 80 inches in a single dimension (or 160 inches in combined dimensions), special items only are allowed above the 80 inches limit. Please note, additional rules may be apply for some Spirit Airlines international routes.
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