Minimum required check-in time with checked baggage: 30 minutes before scheduled departure time for US domestic flights. 60 minutes before scheduled departure time for international flights to/from the US.
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Checking a bag? Visit a Spirit kiosk at the airport to print your own bag tags and tag your own bags. Make a quick stop at Bag Drop, where you present your ID & your boarding pass (paper or mobile). Then you're on your way to the boarding gate.
If you don't check in, you won't receive a boarding pass that allows you to board the plane, and your seat might be given up to a standby passenger. The check-in process also confirms your traveler details like your passport information and frequent flyer number.
Can you bring a backpack on Spirit for free? Spirit allows you to bring one personal item that fits under the seat in front of you, meaning that it cannot exceed 18” x 14” x 8”. You can bring a small backpack for free as long as it is not larger than that. Larger backpacks or other carry-on bags cost extra.
Views: Bags purchased online are cheaper than those purchased at the airport because they don't require an agent and don't slow down check-in. If you are accessing your reservation more than 24 hours prior to departure, simply go to the My Trips tab and follow the instructions to access your reservation.
No, unfortunately you cannot check in and hand over your luggage 10 hours before the departure of the flight. Airlines typically open their check-in counters two to three hours prior to departure time.
A backpack can be your carry on if it meets your airline's carry on size limits. A personal item is a smaller, secondary bag, which you'll stow under the seat in front of you. Read Carry Ons vs. Personal Items for more on the differences between the two.
Even if you have bags to check in, the bag drop process is much faster if you have already checked in online. If you are running late, say arriving at the airport only 30 min before departure, the airport check-in counter may be closed. Checking in online helps you beat the counter close time.
What to Do After Online Check-In. Once you receive your electronic boarding pass, you can head straight to security if you're traveling carry-on only. If you're checking a bag, you'll still need to stop by the ticketing area at the airport. Look for special “bag drop” lines that bypass longer check-in lines.
In most cases, you will only need to go to check-in when you have checked-in online if you need to drop off an item of hold baggage. Please ensure that you are aware of the hand baggage requirements for your specific airline before you travel.