Spirit Airlines Carry-On Size & Baggage Allowance
Spirit Airlines: every fare includes an under-seat bag up to 18 × 14 × 8 in; a cabin bag up to 22 × 18 × 10 in costs extra.
Spirit Airlines ceased all operations on 2 May 2026 and no longer flies. The rules below are its last published policy, kept for reference.
What is carry-on, personal item and checked baggage?
Baggage allowance for Spirit Airlines · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.
22 × 18 × 10 in including handles and wheels. Spirit publishes no carry-on weight limit, but a carry-on is not part of the base fare.
Maximum 62 linear inches (158 cm total) and 50 lb (22.6 kg). Heavier or larger bags are accepted for additional fees.
Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare
Baggage allowance for Spirit Airlines · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
Cabin allowance by fare
The figures above are the standard allowance. On Spirit Airlines it changes with the fare or cabin you book.
Excess & Oversize Fees
Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.
Good to Know
Will your bag fit Spirit Airlines?
Enter your suitcase dimensions in the size checker and see instantly whether it meets these limits.
Check my bag for Spirit AirlinesThe three baggage types, explained
Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.
The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.
The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.
The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a cabin bag free on Spirit Airlines?
Not on every fare. The cheapest option (Value) includes only a small bag up to 18 × 14 × 8 in (45 × 35 × 20 cm) that fits under the seat. A cabin bag up to 22 × 18 × 10 in (56 × 46 × 25 cm) comes with Premium Economy / Spirit First.
What happens if my bag doesn't fit Spirit Airlines' sizer?
Staff can send it to the hold at the gate and charge for it, and a gate charge is usually far more than adding the bag online before you fly. The current amounts are on Spirit Airlines' own fees page. Spirit Airlines baggage fees
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my Spirit Airlines cabin bag?
Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 18 × 14 × 8 in (45 × 35 × 20 cm), such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, stowed under the seat in front of you.
Compare with other airlines
Baggage limits differ sharply between carriers — these are the ones travellers most often weigh against Spirit Airlines.
