How much does it cost to pick seat Spirit?

Spirit Airlines seat selection fees Spirit advertises the price for a standard seat as starting at $5 per flight and climbing as high as $200 under the most expensive circumstances. The price of a Big Front Seat ranges from $12 to $750 per route, and will be pricier than standard seats for the extra space.



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If you are accessing your reservation more than 24 hours prior to departure you can click the Add or Modify Seats link and complete the form. If you are accessing your reservation within 24 hours prior to departure (up to 1.5 hours prior to departure) you must purchase seats through online check-in process.

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In fact, most regular airlines now charge for seat selection anyways. It's often around $10-$30 per seat per flight segment, so if you cave in and pay for that, it can add up quickly. You shouldn't do it. No matter which airline you're flying on, don't ever pay to select a seat.

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Overall, if you're the type of person who wants to save money by refraining from paying for a seat assignment, early check-in is your best bet for a not-awful seat. Otherwise, certain airlines (namely, Southwest) reward early birds. With other airlines, however, it may not matter too much either way.

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Sometimes, getting a free upgrade from the airline means agreeing to take another flight. Voluntary bumping occurs when you agree to give up a seat on an overbooked plane in exchange for some compensation. Most of the time, that compensation comes in the form of a voucher for a fixed amount of future travel.

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Just say no. Within 24 hours of your departure, the airline will assign you a seat. Pro tip: If you want to avoid paying for a seat assignment, arrive at the airport early. That way, you'll have the pick of the unassigned seats.

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Spirit will randomly assign you a seat at check-in for free, but we can't guarantee that you'll get to sit with your friends or family. You can purchase a seat assignment and choose the seat you really want. Seat assignments start at just $5 and vary according to specific routes and location in the aircraft.

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As an ultra low-cost carrier, the rule of thumb on Spirit is that seat selection isn't free, and customers can expect to pay for seats on each leg of their trip. The only travelers who don't have to pay a seat selection fee are Free Spirit elite status members, who get free seat selection as one of the program's perks.

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Spirit Airlines seat selection for elite members
  1. Free Spirit Silver members get complimentary seat selection at check-in and may be able to move to an exit row seat prior to departure at no cost.
  2. Free Spirit Gold members get complimentary seat selection when booking, including exit rows.


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Family Seating: If Guests with children aged 13 and under do not opt to pre-select seats at the time of booking, our gate agents and Flight Attendants will work to provide adjacent seats when possible. For more information on seating, please click here.

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If you are accessing your reservation more than 24 hours prior to departure you can click the Add or Modify Seats link and complete the form. If you are accessing your reservation within 24 hours prior to departure (up to 1.5 hours prior to departure) you must purchase seats through online check-in process.

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The best seats on a plane
  • Best seat for minimizing the effects of turbulence: A seat over the wing.
  • Best seat for peace and quiet: A seat near the front.
  • Best seat for legroom: A bulkhead or exit-row seat.
  • Best seat for sleeping: A window seat in a bulkhead row.


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Yes. If the price of the new seat is equal to or less than the one you first booked, you can change your seat for free. If the price of the new seat is more than the one you first booked, your old seat will be refunded once you buy your new seat.

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Realistically, it's a gamble and getting upgraded to business class at the airport is pretty rare. If luxury and extra legroom is really important to you, book it in advance. However, if you're perfectly willing to fly economy class, and willing to roll the dice, a last-minute upgrade can be the cheapest option.

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Flight attendants typically do not have the authority to upgrade passengers to higher class seats or cabins without proper authorization. The decision to upgrade passengers is usually handled by the airline's ground staff or a designated team responsible for managing seat assignments and upgrades.

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