Spirit Airlines Seat Selection Guide (2026)
No free seat selection. All seats cost extra. If you don't pay, you'll be randomly assigned at check-in.
Seat Selection Fees
Standard: $5-$50 (varies by route and demand). Preferred: $10-$60 (front of cabin, aisle/window). Extra Legroom: $12-$100 (Big Front Seat — 18.5 inch width vs 17.75 standard).
Free Seat Selection
No — No free seat selection. All seats cost extra. If you don't pay, you'll be randomly assigned at check-in.
Tips
- Buy your seat during initial booking — prices increase later
- The Big Front Seat is Spirit's best value — extra width and legroom for $12-$100
- If you don't buy a seat, you'll likely get a middle seat in the back
- Spirit's standard seat pitch (28 inches) is the tightest in the industry