Spirit Airlines is known for offering affordable fares, but understanding their baggage policy is essential to avoid surprises at the airport. While every traveler gets one free personal item, the rest depends on your selected fare. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what you can and cannot bring on board.
1. Free Personal Item for All Travelers
Every guest on Spirit Airlines is allowed to bring one personal item at no extra charge. This includes:
- Small backpacks, purses, laptop bags, etc.
- Must fit entirely in the smaller sizer bin
- Maximum dimensions: 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm) including handles and wheels
Additional Items Allowed for Free (with Personal Item):
- Umbrella
- Camera
- Infant diaper bag
- Assistive devices
- Outer garments (coat, hat, wrap)
- Reading material
- Food for the flight
- Neck/head pillows (must fit inside personal item)
Note: Folding wagons are not considered carry-on items.
Wheelchairs, car seats, and strollers may be checked at the gate or brought onboard free of charge, depending on space and circumstances.
2. Carry-On Bags
Carry-on bags are not included in all fare types and are subject to fare upgrade or additional charges.
Included With:
- Go Big
- Go Comfy
- Go Savvy
Not Included With: Go fare
(Guests who book the Go fare after Feb 5, 2025, will no longer be able to upgrade to Go Savvy.)
Carry-On Bag Dimensions:
- Maximum size: 22 x 18 x 10 inches (56 x 46 x 25 cm) including handles and wheels
Important: Carry-on bags that cannot be safely stowed may be checked at the gate.
3. Checked Bags
Checked baggage is included with some fare options and can also be purchased separately.
Included With:
- Go Big (includes 1 checked bag up to 50 lbs)
Can Be Purchased Separately With:
- Go
- Go Comfy
- Go Savvy
Checked Bag Requirements:
- Maximum size: 62 linear inches (158 cm) including handles and wheels
(Length + Width + Height) - Maximum weight: 50 pounds (22.6 kg)
Oversized/Overweight Charges:
- Bags over 50 lbs or 62 inches will incur extra fees
- Bags over 100 lbs (45 kg) or 80 linear inches (203 cm) are not accepted
Travelers can check up to 5 checked bags if space allows.
4. Bag Add-ons & Changes
If you need to add or modify your baggage:
- Visit the My Trips section on the Spirit Airlines website
- Add carry-on or checked bags (based on your travel option and space availability)
You can view current pricing for:
- Carry-on bags
- Checked bags
- Sporting equipment
5. International & Regional Bag Restrictions
Spirit Airlines has additional baggage rules for specific regions and travel periods, especially during peak seasons.
South America (Lima, Peru – LIM)
All Year:
- Only one paid checked item per guest is accepted
- Additional checked items may be purchased (based on availability)
- Overweight limit: up to 100 lbs (45 kg)
- Oversized limit: up to 80 linear inches (203 cm)
December 1 – January 10:
- Items exceeding 80 linear inches are not accepted
South America (Colombia: AXM, BAQ, BGA, CLO, CTG, MDE; Ecuador: GYE)
All Year:
- One paid checked bag per person
- Additional bags available first-come, first-serve
All International Destinations
December 1 – January 10:
- One paid checked bag per person
- Overweight fees apply starting at 51 lbs (23 kg)
- Oversized fees begin at 63 linear inches (158 cm)
- Items over 80 linear inches (203 cm) are not accepted
6. Additional Notes
- Certain sporting equipment may exceed size limits but must not exceed weight limits
- These items still count toward your checked baggage allowance and may incur separate fees
- Spirit does not allow separate purchase of carry-on bags for the Go fare option
- Some destinations have limited space for additional bags, so early check-in or pre-purchase is recommended
By understanding Spirit Airlines’ baggage policies, you can plan better, avoid extra fees, and travel smoothly. Whether you pack light or bring everything but the kitchen sink, Spirit has options tailored to every kind of traveler.