Baggage
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Carry-On Baggage and Fees
Spirit may require that a carry-on item travel as checked baggage if the item cannot be safely stowed on a particular flight or if it doesn’t comply with Spirit’s baggage policies set forth herein, pursuant to Spirit’s Contract of Carriage available at www.spiritair.com. Excess items will be charged according to checked baggage fees.
Car Seats
Car seats may be carried on board the aircraft at no charge if a seat has been purchased for the child.
Additional Information:
For the most updated information on what you may bring on board your flight, please visit the TSA website at www.tsa.gov.
Fees apply for carry-on baggage that will not fit in the under seat space (max size of under seat space is 16”x14”x12”). All baggage fees are non-refundable and may be paid in advance or at the airport.
PERSONAL ITEM
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Only 1 per seat purchased. Must fit underneath a seat.
16 x 14 x 12"
(40 x 35 x 30cm)
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DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL |
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Any flight - Any destination - Any time
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Personal item dimensions may not exceed 16 inches by 14 inches by 12 inches (40 x 35 x 30cm).
EXCLUDED ITEMS
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Umbrella, Camera, Infant Diaper Bag, Assistive Devices, Outer Garments (Coats/Hats/Wraps), Car Seat/Stroller, Reading Material, Food for the flight.
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DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL |
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Any flight - Any destination - Any time
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Excluded items are not counted towards a customer's carry-on item baggage allowance and are free of charge.
CARRY-ON*
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Only 1 per seat purchased. Must fit in the overhead bin.
22 x 18 x 10"
(56 x 46 x 25cm)
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ONLINE (Member)
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ONLINE
(NON-MEMBER)
PHONE OR CHECK-IN |
GATE |
| DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL1 |
1Additional VAT (value added tax) taxes may apply
*All customers who purchased reservations prior to April 6, 2010, for travel August 1, 2010 and beyond, will be “Grandfathered” and no carry-on bag charges will apply.
Carry-on bag dimensions for overhead bin space may not exceed 22 inches by 18 inches by 10 inches (55.9cm x 45.7cm x 25.4cm).
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Checked Baggage
Fees apply for all checked baggage. All checked baggage fees are non-refundable
and may be paid online at www.spiritair.com or at the airport. Spirit offers a discount for reserving space for your checked
bag online. A maximum of five (5) bags may be checked per customer, based on availability.
Sporting Equipment
Spirit allows only one (1) sporting item per customer. A flat fee of $75.00 each leg will apply for all sporting equipment (surfboards, scuba tanks, bicycles etc.) with the exception of golf clubs.
For specific type of Sporting Item, please review our Contract of Carriage or Travel Policies/Special Items.
Golf Clubs
Golf clubs can be transported as a normal checked item if within the weight limit
(size limits are waived for golf clubs). Overweight charges apply. See Additional, Overweight, & Oversized Baggage for charges for overweight items.
Infant/Child Seats:
Bassinets, infant/child seats, and strollers are accepted as checked baggage at
no charge, and are NOT considered part of the customer’s baggage allowance.
Wheelchairs
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.
CHECKED BAGS
For travel before November 1, 2010
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First Bag
Size: 62" linear
(length+width+height)
Weight: 50 lbs
(158cm/23 kg)
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ONLINE (Member)
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ONLINE (NON-MEMBER)
PHONE OR CHECK-IN |
GATE |
| DOMESTIC |
| INTERNATIONAL1 |
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Second Bag
Size: 62" linear
(length+width+height)
Weight: 50 lbs
(158cm/23 kg)
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ONLINE (Member)
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ONLINE (NON-MEMBER)
PHONE OR CHECK-IN |
GATE |
| DOMESTIC |
| INTERNATIONAL1 |
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Third - Fifth Bag
Size: 62" linear
(length+width+height)
Weight: 50 lbs
(158cm/23 kg)
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ONLINE (Member)
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ONLINE (NON-MEMBER)
PHONE OR CHECK-IN |
GATE |
| DOMESTIC |
| INTERNATIONAL1 |
1Additional VAT (value added tax) taxes may apply.
2If a bag is checked at the gate the charge will be $45.
| Overweight |
51- 70 lbs. (23.13 – 31.75 kg)
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$50 |
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| Overweight |
71 – 99 lbs. (32.20 – 44.90 kg) |
$100 |
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| Oversized |
62 - 79 linear inches (158 - 200.66 cm) |
$100 |
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| Oversized |
80+ linear inches (203+ cm) |
$150 |
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CHECKED BAGS
For travel November 1, 2010 and beyond
(Effective for reservations purchased on or after August 26, 2010)
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First Bag
Size: 62" linear
(length+width+height)
Weight: 50 lbs
(158cm/23 kg)
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ONLINE (Member)
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ONLINE (NON-MEMBER)
PHONE OR CHECK-IN |
GATE |
| DOMESTIC |
| INTERNATIONAL1 |
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Second Bag
Size: 62" linear
(length+width+height)
Weight: 50 lbs
(158cm/23 kg)
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ONLINE (Member)
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ONLINE (NON-MEMBER)
PHONE OR CHECK-IN |
GATE |
| DOMESTIC |
| INTERNATIONAL1 |
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Third - Fifth Bag
Size: 62" linear
(length+width+height)
Weight: 50 lbs
(158cm/23 kg)
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ONLINE (Member)
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ONLINE (NON-MEMBER)
PHONE OR CHECK-IN |
GATE |
| DOMESTIC |
| INTERNATIONAL1 |
1Additional VAT (value added tax) taxes may apply.
2If a bag is checked at the gate the charge will be $45.
Standard Size and Weight and General Requirements
A standard checked bag is defined as a bag not exceeding 62 linear inches/158cm
(length + width + height) in overall size and 50 pounds/23kg in weight.
Each checked bag must have identification on the outside of the bag. Spirit recommends
placing identification tags inside luggage as well.
Additional, Overweight, & Oversized Baggage
Any checked baggage that exceeds the standard size and weight limit is subject to
excess baggage fees in addition to the standard checked bag fee.
| Overweight |
51- 70 lbs. (23.13 – 31.75 kg)
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$501 |
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| Overweight |
71 – 99 lbs. (32.20 – 44.90 kg) |
$1001 |
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| Oversized |
62 - 79 linear inches (158 - 200.66 cm) |
$1001 |
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| Oversized |
80+ linear inches (203+ cm) |
$1501 |
1Additional VAT (value added tax) taxes may apply.Spirit Airlines will not accept baggage that weighs more than 99 pounds (45kg),
measures more than 80 linear inches (203cm) in a single dimension, or has combined
size of 160 linear inches (406cm).
Boxes and Plastic Containers
Boxes and plastic containers (such as Rubbermaid) are accepted on both domestic and international flights with certain restrictions. Click here for more information.
Baggage Embargos / Restrictions
Year Round Baggage Limitations
There are limits on the amount of baggage that can be transported in the cabin and cargo areas of the aircraft.
Customer Traveling To/From Haiti and Lima*:
Only one (1) checked bag per customer is permitted year round, whether reserved online in advance or at the airport.
Customer Traveling To/From Colombia*:
Only two (2) checked bags per customer are permitted year round, whether reserved online in advance or at the airport.
| Spirit Airlines Destinations with Baggage Limitations Year Round |
| Destinations |
Number of
Bags Allowed
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Overweight
Bags
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Oversized
Bags
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Policy
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| Port-au-Prince, Haiti (PAP) |
1* |
Not Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Only one checked item per customer.
All items must be within weight and size limits.
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| Lima, Peru (LIM) |
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| Armenia, Colombia (AXM) |
2*
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Allowed
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Allowed
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Only two checked items per customer. Overweight & oversized items are allowed with a fee. For more information see our checked baggage fee chart.
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| Barranquilla, Colombia (BAQ) |
| Bogota, Colombia (BOG) |
| Cartagena, Colombia (CTG) |
| Medellin, Colombia (MDE) |
*Note: All international destinations continue to have the holiday embargo for one (1) bag during the holiday seasons (Dec. 1st – Jan. 10th). Please see Holiday Baggage Limitations in Travel Policies for more details.
Holiday Baggage Limitations (December 1st
- January 10th)
In anticipation of increased holiday or peak travel to/from certain cities in Latin
America, Mexico and the Caribbean, Spirit Airlines limits baggage transported to
certain destinations.
The following baggage restrictions apply to all customers traveling to/from any of the destinations listed below:
| Size: |
Maximum of 62” or 158 cm in overall dimensions (L+W+H).
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| Weight: |
Maximum of 50 lbs or 23 kg – no excess weight will be accepted |
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| Number of checked bags: |
One (1) checked bag. |
In addition, boxes/plastic tub containers will not be accepted for transportation
to the destinations identified. Click here for more information.
Spirit Airlines Destinations with Holiday Baggage Limitations
| December 1st - January 10th |
| Caribbean |
Only one checked bag per customer.
All items must be within standard weight and size limits. No overweight or oversized
baggage will be accepted.
Boxes will not be accepted for transportation.
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| Aruba (AUA) |
| Kingston, Jamaica (KIN) |
| Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) |
| Nassau, Bahamas (NAS) |
| Port-au-Prince, Haiti (PAP) |
| Santiago, Dominican Republic (STI) |
| Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ) |
| St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles (SXM) |
| St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. (STT) |
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| Central America |
| Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA) |
| Managua, Nicaragua (MGA) |
| Panama City, Panama (PTY) |
| San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) |
| San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP) |
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| Mexico |
| Cancun, Mexico (CUN) |
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| South America |
| Armenia, Colombia (AXM) |
| Barranquilla, Colombia (BAQ) |
| Bogota, Colombia (BOG) |
| Cartagena, Colombia (CTG) |
| Medellin, Colombia (MDE) |
| Lima, Peru (LIM) |
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General Conditions of Baggage Acceptance
For complete checked and carry-on baggage rules, see Spirit’s Contract of Carriage.
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