Spirit Airlines Cancellation Policy (2026) — Change Fees, Refunds & How to Cancel
Full refund within 24 hours of booking if flight is 7+ days away. Refund to original payment method.
24-Hour Rule
Yes — free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. Full refund within 24 hours of booking if flight is 7+ days away. Refund to original payment method.
Cancellation Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | $69-$119 deducted from credit value |
| Main Cabin | $69-$119 deducted from credit value |
| Premium | N/A |
| Business | N/A |
Change Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | $69-$119 online ($99-$150 at airport/call center) |
| Main Cabin | $69-$119 online (fare difference applies) |
| Premium | N/A |
| Business | N/A |
Refund Method
Non-refundable. Reservation credit valid 90 days from original travel date. Can extend with fee.
Same-Day Change
Not available.
No-Show Policy
Ticket forfeited entirely. No credit issued.
How to Cancel
- Spirit Airlines ceased operations May 2, 2026. These steps are historical only.
- Previously: Online → My Trips → Cancel
- Previously: Spirit app → My Trips
- Previously: Call 855-728-3555 ($25 call center fee)
Tips
- Always cancel online to avoid the $25 call center/counter fee
- Credits expire 90 days from original travel date — use quickly
- The 24-hour rule requires 7-day advance booking
- Consider travel insurance for Spirit tickets
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was Spirit Airlines cancellation policy?
- Before Spirit Airlines ceased operations on May 2, 2026, its cancellation policy allowed free cancellation within 24 hours of booking (had to be booked 7+ days before departure for US flights). After 24 hours: Main Cabin — $69-$119 deducted from credit value. Basic Economy — $69-$119 deducted from credit value.
- Could you cancel a Spirit Airlines flight for free?
- Yes — when Spirit Airlines was operating (until May 2, 2026), Full refund within 24 hours of booking if flight is 7+ days away. Refund to original payment method. $69-$119 deducted from credit value
- What was Spirit Airlines's change fee?
- Before ceasing operations, Spirit Airlines charged: Main Cabin: $69-$119 online (fare difference applies). Basic Economy: $69-$119 online ($99-$150 at airport/call center).
- How did refunds work on Spirit Airlines?
- When Spirit Airlines was operating, its refund method was: Non-refundable. Reservation credit valid 90 days from original travel date. Can extend with fee.
- What happened if you no-showed on Spirit Airlines?
- Before Spirit Airlines ceased operations: Ticket forfeited entirely. No credit issued.