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Spirit Airlines Baggage Allowance
The exact Spirit Airlines cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official Spirit Airlines baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official Spirit Airlines website (link below)
Spirit Airlines baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: Carry-on max 22 x 18 x 10 inches (56 x 46 x 25 cm) including handles and wheels; included with Spirit First and Premium Economy, purchasable separately with Value
· Personal item: One personal item free for all Guests; max 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm) including handles and wheels; must fit entirely in the smaller sizer bin
Checked (Spirit First): First checked bag included (up to 50 lbs), plus a carry-on included; additional checked bags purchasable
How Spirit Airlines counts your baggage
Spirit Airlines uses the piece concept: your allowance is counted in bags (pieces), and each piece has its own weight and size limit. Two lighter bags are not automatically the same as one heavier bag — check the per-piece limit in the table below.
Spirit Airlines cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | One personal item free for all Guests; max 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm) including handles and wheels; must fit entirely in the smaller sizer bin |
| Cabin bag | Carry-on max 22 x 18 x 10 inches (56 x 46 x 25 cm) including handles and wheels; included with Spirit First and Premium Economy, purchasable separately with Value |
| Notes | Umbrella, camera, infant diaper bag, assistive devices, outer garments, reading material and food for the flight may also be carried free in addition to the personal item. |
Spirit Airlines checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Spirit First | First checked bag included (up to 50 lbs), plus a carry-on included; additional checked bags purchasable |
| Premium Economy | Carry-on included; checked bags purchasable separately |
| Value | No carry-on or checked bag included; both purchasable separately |
Checked bag standard limits: max 62 linear inches (length + width + height; 158 cm) including handles and wheels and max 50 pounds (22.6 kg). Bags over 100 pounds (45 kg) or over 80 linear inches (203 cm) are not accepted. Up to 5 checked bags may be checked if space is available. Spirit does not publish fixed checked bag prices on the support page read; current prices are shown during booking (dynamic pricing).
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Overweight bags | Bags exceeding 50 lbs are overweight and incur a corresponding charge; on international routes overweight charges begin at 51 lbs (23 kg) - amount not stated on official page read |
| Extra bags | Up to 5 checked bags if space available; prices dynamic - not fixed on official page read |
| Prepaid online vs airport | Oversized charges begin at 63 linear inches on international routes; bags over 80 linear inches (203 cm) not accepted; fixed overweight/oversize amounts not stated on official page read |
| Currency | USD |
Special items on Spirit Airlines
Sports equipment
Sporting equipment prices are listed with current bag prices during booking; no fixed amount stated on official support page read
Infants & strollers
Infant diaper bag may be carried free in addition to the personal item
Wheelchairs & mobility aids
Assistive devices may be carried free; wheelchairs, car seats and strollers may in some cases be checked at the gate or carried on free of charge
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on Spirit Airlines?
Cabin bag: Carry-on max 22 x 18 x 10 inches (56 x 46 x 25 cm) including handles and wheels; included with Spirit First and Premium Economy, purchasable separately with Value Personal item: One personal item free for all Guests; max 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm) including handles and wheels; must fit entirely in the smaller sizer bin Umbrella, camera, infant diaper bag, assistive devices, outer garments, reading material and food for the flight may also be carried free in addition to the personal item.
How much checked baggage is included on Spirit Airlines?
Spirit First: First checked bag included (up to 50 lbs), plus a carry-on included; additional checked bags purchasable; Premium Economy: Carry-on included; checked bags purchasable separately; Value: No carry-on or checked bag included; both purchasable separately Checked bag standard limits: max 62 linear inches (length + width + height; 158 cm) including handles and wheels and max 50 pounds (22.6 kg). Bags over 100 pounds (45 kg) or over 80 linear inches (203 cm) are not accepted. Up to 5 checked bags may be checked if space is available. Spirit does not publish fixed checked bag prices on the support page read; current prices are shown during booking (dynamic pricing).
What happens if my bag is overweight on Spirit Airlines?
Bags exceeding 50 lbs are overweight and incur a corresponding charge; on international routes overweight charges begin at 51 lbs (23 kg) - amount not stated on official page read
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online with Spirit Airlines?
Oversized charges begin at 63 linear inches on international routes; bags over 80 linear inches (203 cm) not accepted; fixed overweight/oversize amounts not stated on official page read
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.