Spirit Check-in

Does Spirit Airlines have online check-in?

Yes, Spirit Airlines' Online Check-in allows you to check-in up to 24 hours before your flight departs. All you need is an internet connection and a printer!

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What are the requirements for using Online Check-in?

  • Check-in 60 minutes-24 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart.
  • You have an electronic ticket for a domestic Spirit flight.
  • You are not a special needs passenger (ie. Unaccompanied Minor).

Make sure you leave enough time at the airport to get through security, check your bags etc.

Can I use Online Check-in if I have bags to check?

Yes, you will be able to print your boarding pass at home but will have to drop your bags with a Spirit Airlines skycap or at a Spirit Airlines Check-in counter at the airport before the cut-off time. Spirit Airlines also provides a Fast Bag drop in certain airports.

Can I change/select my seat with Online Check-in?

You can reserve a seat before and during Online Check-in and if you can choose your own seat for a fee.

If I plan to check in at the airport, will I be charged?

Prior to November 1, 2011: Online check-in is free, Airport kiosk check-in is free, Agent printing a boarding pass is free.
Starting November 1, 2011: Online check-in is free, Airport kiosk check-in is free, Agent printing a boarding pass is $5 per customer.
Starting June 26, 2012: Online check-in is free, Airport kiosk check-in is $1 per customer, Agent printing a boarding pass is $5 per customer.

If I plan to check in at the airport, how much time should I allot?

If you are traveling domestically or internationally, Spirit Airlines recommends you arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart.

  • For domestic flights, the cut-off for checked baggage acceptance is 30 minutes (except for Las Vegas and Los Angeles, which is 45 minutes) before your flight's departure time.
  • For international flights, the cut-off for checked baggage acceptance is 60 minutes before your flight's departure time.

When do I need to be at the boarding gate?

  • Domestic passengers: at least 15 minutes before departure time
  • International passengers: at least 30 minutes before departure time
  • You are not a special needs passenger (ie. Unaccompanied Minor).

Make sure you leave enough time at the airport to get through security, check your bags etc.

Can I use Online Check-in if I have bags to check?

Yes, you will be able to print your boarding pass at home but will have to drop your bags with a Spirit Airlines skycap or at a Spirit Airlines Check-in counter at the airport before the cut-off time.

Can I change/select my seat with Online Check-in?

You should reserve a seat before using Online Check-in.

If I plan to check in at the airport, how much time should I allot?

If you are traveling domestically or internationally, Spirit Airlines recommends you arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart.

  • For domestic flights, the cut-off for checked baggage acceptance is 30 minutes (except for Las Vegas and Los Angeles, which is 45 minutes) before your flight's departure time.
  • For international flights, the cut-off for checked baggage acceptance is 60 minutes before your flight's departure time.

When do I need to be at the boarding gate?

  • Domestic passengers: at least 15 minutes before departure time
  • International passengers: at least 30 minutes before departure time

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