Spirit Airlines Check in Process

All set to take off to your favorite destination? Hold on and complete your flight check-in beforehand to avoid any unnecessary hassles. Spirit Airlines opens the web check in option 24 hours before the flight departure, thus allowing passengers to download the boarding pass with the swipe of their fingertips.

Besides, you can complete your flight check-in at the airport and get the boarding pass. Make sure you have the boarding pass at least 45 minutes before the departure; otherwise, the airline may cancel your reservations without any prior notice. Here are the details.

How to Check-in a Spirit Airlines Flight?

There are various Spirit Airlines check-in methods that enable you to check in to your flight at your ease. Here are the options through which you can choose to check-in - 

• Website
• Mobile app
• Airport check-in kiosk
• Airport counter

Now, let’s see one by one, how each of these methods help you.

Web Check-in

• Visit the website of Spirit Airlines.
• Click the Check-in button on the homepage.
• You will be redirected to a new page.
• Enter your details like last name and confirmation code.
• Click the Check-in button.
• Find your trip details and click “Add Extras” if you want to add more services to your bookings.
• Click “Generate Boarding Pass” to get the document with ease.

Via Mobile App

To complete the check in process through your mobile device, install the Spirit Airlines app on it.

• Hit the check-in button.
• Log in to your account.
• Enter the travel details required.
• Follow the prompts.
• Complete the check-in.
• Save your boarding pass to your smart device.

The app is available on App Store and Google Play.

Airport Check-in

If you are unable to check-in for your Spirit flight online, then visit the airport ticket counter and complete the process with ease. Here’s how.

• Visit the Spirit Airlines ticket counter at the airport.
• Provide them with your booking details.
• Ask the agent to check-in for your flight.
• Get the boarding pass and rush to the gate area.

What are the Timings of Spirit Airlines Check-in?

When you are checking in with Spirit, you must know about the timings for a hassle-free experience. Let’s take a quick look at it - 

Reach the airport at least - 

• 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for domestic Spirit Airlines flights
• 3 hours before the scheduled departure time for international Spirit flights

Also, be mindful that bags may not be accepted more than four hours before the flight departure. You must check them at the counter, at least

• 45 minutes before the departure for domestic flights
• 60 minutes before the departure for international flights

Any bags presented after this deadline may be refused for transportation.

Check-in Types	Timings before departure	Obtained boarding pass & check-in bags at least
Online	24 hours to 60 minutes	45 minutes before a domestic flight departure  60 minutes before an international flight departure (and a U.S.V.I flight)
Self-Service Kiosk
Airport Counter	2 hours to - 45 minutes for domestic U.S. flights 60 minutes for international & U.S.V.I flights

Please note

The Spirit flight check in timings might vary. Contact Spirit Airlines customer service executive for updated timings.

How to Get a Boarding Pass on My Email?

You can easily get your boarding pass on your email address after Spirit Airlines web check in completion. Here’s how - 

• When checking-in online, choose the option of Email Boarding Pass.
• Enter your email address..
• On your mobile device, confirm that you have received your boarding pass on the given email address. Check if it has all the information required. Also check that the following correctly shown on the boarding pass.
  
  
  • Name
  • Flight information
  • Barcode
• At the airport, show your email boarding pass to the TSA agent and Spirit Agent.

How Much is the Fee for Spirit Airlines Check-in?

There is no Spirit Airlines check in fee when you do it online. Your online check-in window opens 24 hours before your scheduled departure. It closes an hour before the departure of your flight.

At this time, you can buy seats of your choice. Buying last minute bags online is comparatively cheaper than at the airport. If you pay for bags 24 hours before your flight takes off, Spirit charges you with an online check-in rate. This makes your purchase even more cost-effective.

Who is Not Eligible for Online Check-in with Spirit?

Some travelers might not be allowed to go for an online check in to a Spirit flight in certain cases. Let’s take a look when Spirit does not allow you to check-in online. It happens when you are - 

• An Unaccompanied Minor
• Traveling with an infant in your lap
• Flying with pets
• Traveling to or from certain international destinations
• Flying with Military ID, not a passport
• A non-U.S. citizens departing from international locations
• On a group trip of 10 or more travelers
• Traveling on an extra seat or special items purchased
• Unable to complete your check-in online (Here, check-in at ticket counter and your fee is waived)

Please note

• In any of the cases above, check in at the airport counter.
• For any assistance regarding check-in, call Spirit Airlines español 855-728-3555. You will get connected to customer service executives who speak fluent Spanish and English.

Bottom Line

In a nutshell, you can easily check-in to your Spirit Airlines flight, thanks to its various check-in methods. You can choose from online check-in approaches to offline ways for checking in as per your convenience. And what’s more? Online check-in is free and exempts you from paying for the process. So, in addition to saving time, you can also save money with online check in. However, take note of the timings for different check-in types and the guidelines to follow for each.

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