Spirit Airlines Web Check-In – Save Money, Skip the Counter
Checking in for your Spirit Airlines flight? Avoid long lines at the airport by using Spirit Airlines’ web check-in. Through Spirit.com or the mobile app, you can check in, choose your seat, add luggage, and get your boarding pass—all from your phone or computer.
Whether you're flying solo, in a group, or just trying to dodge last-minute charges, Spirit’s online check-in gives you easy access to everything you need before heading to the gate.
How to Check In for Spirit Airlines Flights
Access online check-in three ways:
- Website: Visit spirit.com/check-in
- Mobile App: Use the Spirit app for iOS or Android
- Airport Kiosk: Use only if you must (fees may apply for printing)
Web check-in is quick, intuitive, and recommended for all Spirit Airlines passengers.
Spirit Airlines Check-In Window
| Flight Type | Check-In Opens | Check-In Closes |
|---|---|---|
| All Flights | 24 hours before departure | 1 hour before scheduled takeoff |
Want to select a seat or add bags? You can do it during check-in to save more.
Boarding Pass Delivery Options
- Download to your mobile through the Spirit app
- Print your boarding pass at home (PDF format)
- Save to your Apple or Google Wallet for easier airport scanning
Tip: Avoid the $25 print fee at the airport. Go paperless with mobile check-in or print ahead of time
Add Luggage & Seats Online to Avoid Fees
- One personal item is included in your base fare
- Carry-on and checked bags are an additional cost
- Save up to 70% by adding bags online instead of at the airport
- Want to sit with friends or choose a window seat? Seat selection is available at check-in (fees apply unless your fare package includes it)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A. Check-in opens 24 hours ahead of departure and stays open until 1 hour prior to flight time. Check in online early if you’re bringing bags.
A. Yes. You can check in everyone listed on the same booking in a single session, making it fast and easy.
A. Not if you're using the mobile app. Most U.S. airports accept digital boarding passes, so you can check in and scan your phone at the gate.
A. During the check-in process, you’ll be given a prompt to pre-pay for your carry-on and checked bags. Prices increase significantly at the airport.
A. Yes, for a fee. Spirit allows you to select seats during the check-in process or when managing your booking, unless they’re included in your fare bundle.
A. You may be charged a $25 per person check-in fee at the airport, depending on the airport and your boarding pass delivery method.
A. Yes. Just log in to your Spirit account or use the mobile app to resend or re-download your boarding pass anytime before departure.
A. Yes. The Spirit app allows notifications for flight updates, gate changes, delay alerts, baggage updates, and boarding announcements.
A. Absolutely. Online check-in offers major savings compared to last-minute fees at the airport. Bags can be more than twice as expensive if added at the counter.
A. Not at all. As long as you're all booked under the same reservation, you can check in the entire group at once.
Book Smart. Check In Smarter.
Online check-in can help you avoid additional fees. Use Spirit's check-in tools 24 hours before departure—on mobile or desktop—and take control of your seat, baggage, and boarding pass long before you reach the airport.
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