Travelling with Spirit Airlines, but concern about cancellation? If you are looking for Spirit Airlines cancellation policy before making a reservation or need to cancel flights booked, here is all that you need to know.

Spirit Airlines Cancellation Policy Overview

Spirit Airlines is a low-cost carrier and as such follows a strict but flexible cancellation policy. But few service airlines want to reveal Spirit’s rules, which are meant to keep fares low but give passengers options to change or cancel trips.

24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation

Spirit Airlines operates under U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations that give passengers the ability to cancel their flight within 24 hours of booking for a full refund, as long as:

• It booked at least 7 days in advance of departure.
• The cancellation is made within 24 hours of the booking.

If you satisfy these criteria, you will not be charged any fees, and your refund will go to the original payment method.

Spirit Airlines Standard Cancellation Policy

After the 24-hour grace period ends, if you cancel a flight, Spirit Airlines levies cancellation fees based on how far in advance of departure you cancel:

How to Cancel a Spirit Airlines Flight

You can cancel Spirit Airlines reservation from:

1. Online: Sign into your Spirit Airlines account here → Manage My Booking (login required) → Cancel Flight.
2. Spirit Airlines Mobile App: Cancel Or Change Booking
3. Customer Service: Call Spirit Airlines’ customer service line, but you may pay extra service fees for having to cancel over the phone.

Spirit Airlines Refund Policy

• Spirit Airlines primarily issues travel credits instead of cash refunds (except for 24-hour risk-free cancellations).
• Travel credits are valid for 12 months from the date of issue and can only be used for future Spirit flights.
• Refunds are only issued in special cases, such as flight cancellations by Spirit Airlines or military deployment.

Spirit Airlines Flight Cancellations by Airline

If Spirit Airlines was to cancel your flight because of operational issues, weather, or any other issue, you may have the following choices:

• Rebook on the next available flight at no extra cost.
• Request a refund in the form of a travel credit or original payment method (if applicable).
• Request compensation (if applicable) under Spirit’s policies for involuntary cancellations.

Spirit Airlines Travel Insurance & Refund Protection

Spirit Airlines offers Flight Flex and Travel Insurance, which provide additional flexibility in case of trip cancellations.

• Flight Flex: Available for purchase during booking, allowing one free itinerary change.
• Travel Insurance: Covers trip cancellations due to medical emergencies, weather disruptions, or other covered reasons.